Community Policing is a partnership between the police and the community. It is a partnership in which the police and the community share responsibility for identifying, reducing, eliminating and preventing problems that impact the community. By working together, the police and the community can reduce the fear and incidence of crime and improve the quality of life in the community. In this effort, the community and police, as partners, identify and prioritize problems of crime and disorder and share the responsibility for the development and implementation of proactive problem-solving strategies to address identified issues. The strategies used combine the efforts and resources of the police, the community and local government.
Community-Police Advisory Boards (CPABs)
West Valley Community-Policing Activities
Community-Police Advisory Boards (CPABs)
Each geographic Area has a CPAB. A CPAB is an Area-level community board comprised of members from the various residential and business communities who live or work in a particular geographic area. The membership is Area specific and can also include representatives from religious, social and educational institutions. In partnership with Area commanding officers, these community members identify crime problems, or problems of disorder and neglect that can breed serious crime, develop strategies to address these issues, and mobilize community and governmental resources which can help solve these problems.
The West Valley CPAB is comprised of community business and residential members who meet monthly with the Commanding Officer of the West Valley Community Police Station to address community problems, identify solutions and improve the communication between the community and Police Department. For more information, contact 818-374-7690.
West Valley Community-Policing Activities
West Valley Area Community Partnership and Problem Solving Detail - Sergeant Chris Rowland, 818-374-7694. This detail receives long-term crime and quality of life concerns in your neighborhood. The information received is given to the Senior Lead Officer and Sergeant that are assigned to that area. They will assist you and take whatever action is necessary to solve the problem.
Abatement Nuisance - Senior Lead Office - Sergeant Chris Rowland 818-374-7694. This program addresses quality of life issues including abandoned vehicles and vacant buildings.
Apartment, Condo and Neighborhood Watch Programs - Sergeant Sergeant Chris Rowland 818-374-7694. These programs are comprised of property owners, managers and residents who have joined together to work with the Police Department to identify crime problems and to find methods to address these issues. The meetings are held by the community with police officers providing support.
Block Captains - Sergeant Chris Rowland 818-374-7694 - Community business and residential members who serve as the liaison with their Police Community Representative.
Chamber Of Commerce - The West Valley Community Police Station Commanding Officer is actively involved in the Encino, Tarzana and Winnetka Chamber of Commerce to assist them in achieving and identifying their members' public safety concerns.
Children's Holiday Party - Sergeant Frank Avila 818-374-7694- The men and women of the West Valley Community Police Station, along with members of the Community, annually donate gifts and create a special day with entertainment, exhibits, and Santa Claus for the deserving children in West Valley.
Crisis Response Team - Sergeant Randy Hoffmaster 818-374-7694 - This program uses highly trained community volunteers to assist crime victims, relatives etc. at the scene of crimes, deaths, traffic accidents or other police-related scenes.
Community Volunteer Surveillance Team - Officer Lyle Michelson 818-374-7685 - These community volunteer groups are the "eyes and ears" of the West Valley Community Police Station, providing information to assist in the apprehension of criminals.
Community Tagger Task Force (CTTF) is a program that has been in existence in West Valley since October 5, 1998. It has proven to be an effective tool in reporting and gathering information on taggers, which has led to the identification and prosecution of many tagger suspects. Volunteers deploy in the community and identify tagging victims, complete crime reports and take photos of the "tags." Reports and other intelligence information are forwarded to Operations-Valley Bureau and input into a central tracking system. This information assists detectives in identifying the suspects and eventually filing charges. For more information, contact Officer Casillas - 818-374-7878.
Cadets - Officer Christian Costales 818-374-7690 or Officer Gail Muzzey 818-374-7687 - Youth organization that introduces young people to law enforcement careers and community service.
Jeopardy Program - Officer Mike Noji or Officer Adrian Rios, Juvenile Coordinator - 818-374-7684 - This is an at-risk youth intervention program that provides our youth with alternatives to gang membership through counseling, education, mentoring, and sports programs.
New Employee Community Orientation Program - Sergeant Chris Rowland 818-374-7694 - New employees to West Valley Community Police Station meet monthly with community business and residential members to receive insight into community concerns.
Police Activity League Supporters (PALS) - Officer Edison Vistar or Officer Christy Fawcett 818-374-7689 - This non-profit community organization is comprised of local business and residential members who assist the West Valley Community Police Station by providing support such as equipment, supplies, training, etc.
Police Assisted Community Enhancement (P. A. C. E.) - Sergeant Frank Avila 818-374-7694 - This program coordinates City services that deal with quality of life issues, such as abandoned vehicles and oversized trash items in public places.
Police Clergy Council - Sergeant Randy Hoffmaster 818-374-7694 - This council meets with the West Valley Community Police Commanding Officer to exchange information on community problems, identify strategies, and expand community communication.
Police Community Representatives (PCR) Sergeant Chris Rowland 818-374-7694 - Community business and residential members serve as liaisons between block captains in their reporting districts and their Senior Lead Officer. They ensure that crime information is distributed to each block captain, oversee the activities of the block captains, assist in organizing and coordinating neighborhood watch meetings and maintain an information resource library containing crime prevention materials.
Reserve Officer Program - Officer Steve Whitelaw 818-374-7683 - The Reserve Police Officer program includes line officers who are qualified to work with police officers, and technical reserve police officers, assigned to the front desk, allowing other officers to work field assignments. Additionally, the program has specialist reserves who provide a unique or specialized skill.
Safe Parks - Sergeant Randy Hoffmaster 818-374-7694 - This program provides a safe environment in which to enjoy our local community parks.
Safe Schools - Juvenile Coordinator - Detective Ninette Toosby 818-374-7764 - This program maintains liaison with local elementary, middle and high school principals and the Los Angeles Unified School District Police Department to maintain a safe environment for our youth to attend school.
Senior Lead Officers (SLOs) - Sergeant Chris Rowland 818-374-7694 - The SLOs are the commanders of their basic cars. They coordinate community-policing activities throughout the Encino, Tarzana, Reseda, and Winnetka communities.
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