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SOUTHWEST AREA
COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD
Los Angeles Child Guidance Center
3787 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California
M I N U T E S
March 3, 2008
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Captain James Craig.
Acceptance of February 4, 2008 minutes. The minutes were approved with the following correction; Lucky Liquor is located at Arlington Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Captain’s Comments, Comstat Update - Captain James Craig
There was a 13% reduction in Part I crime and a 15% reduction in violent crime for the month of February as compared to last year. Members from the Jefferson Park community and the Southwest Area Clergy-Police Council are sponsoring weekly prayer meetings to raise awareness and aid in the reduction of gang violence. Continuous efforts by both groups include working with business owners to improve the exterior conditions around three liquor stores.
Question and Answer Session
Question: How can we alleviate graffiti, there is a lot of tagging in the Jefferson Park area?
Answer: (Captain Craig) The area is plagued with several gangs, especially the Rollin' 30s Crips. Members of the community are encouraged to dial 3-1-1, and utilize the City of Los Angeles Graffiti removal services.
Question: Can we get a task force to clean up the alleys near the Jefferson Lock and Key business?
Answer: (Captain Craig) Southwest Area is concerned with reducing criminal activity and drive-by shootings that have occurred lately?
C-PAB Member’s Comment: To discourage criminal activity near businesses, storeowners can request the City install auxiliary lighting near their business for an additional $16.50 month.
Question: Can something be done about the prostitution problem on Jefferson Boulevard between Western Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard?
Answer: (Captain Craig) We are aware of the narcotics and prostitution activity as far west as La Brea Avenue. The Vice Detail will address this problem, and reports of drug dealing at Crenshaw and Adams Boulevard.
Committee Reports
Homeless. Sharon Dean stated that Officer Hawkin's report covered the work of her committee for February. Senior Lead Officer Hawkins advised a task force meeting was held to address the homeless problem. Representatives from 15 agencies contacted homeless people in the Leimert area to offer services.
Block Club Support and Training. Mr. Johnnie Raines is continuing to work with the Urban League in the Crenshaw area to create new block clubs. The Urban League wants CPAB to provide Block Captain training for the new clubs. They will provide free Neighborhood Watch signs. We will try to conduct a CPAB-sponsored training later in the year. There is a meeting every Friday at 4:00 pm at the Urban League, 5414 S. Crenshaw Boulevard.
Community Enhancement. Mr. L. Evans reported that in February two homeless encampments were removed by SLO Sam Salazar. A legal case for drug and prostitution problems against the Danmar Motor Inn at 38th Street and Western Avenue was won, imposing a $25,000 fine. Conditions imposed on the motel included permitting police officers to ask the names of those staying there, that guests provide drivers' licenses, and that they keep lists of people arrested on file and not allow them to come back.
Announcements
Senior Lead Officer Summit March 13, 2008
Jefferson Park Prayer Vigil March 13, 2008
Next Meeting:
Monday, April 7, 2008
L.A. Child Guidance Center
3787 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California
6:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Leslie Evans
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