The following announcement came across Web Alert Thursday evening. The last page includes some great tips and resources. I love that the flier includes a phone number to call if you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area: 909-620-2318.
Web Alert 032609
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
911 wireless in Claremont
Does anyone know if we have this capability in Pomona?
Wireless 911 System Now Operational in the City of Claremont
The Claremont Police Department has been working in partnership with the State Office of Public Safety, Wireless 911 Section, and six wireless service providers to complete the Wireless 911 project in Claremont. This program was funded through a State grant obtained through the Police Department. The program was completed on March 16th, 2009.
When you dial 911 on your cell phone in the City of Claremont, the call no longer goes to the California Highway Patrol communications center; the call now goes to the Claremont Police Department communications center. However, the system is not 100% percent accurate. If the caller is calling from the City boundaries the call could be sent to a surrounding city, additionally if the caller is calling from the freeway, within the City limits, the call is directed to the California Highway Patrol.
The system will provide enhanced service to the citizens and visitors to the City of Claremont. When a 911 cell phone call is made, the call is displayed on the Police Department's communications center screens, giving the cell phone caller information, as well as the latitude and longitude of the caller. This information is computer translated onto a map of the City and an icon appears showing where the caller is located. This wireless 911 system will greatly reduce the wait time for police responses within the City and enhance the availability of Police and Fire Department resources.
From the Claremont PD neighborhood e-watch.
Are you ready?
As I mentioned yesterday, the next community-wide Neighborhood Watch meeting (April 14 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers) will focus on emergency preparedness.
Carrie Cruz [see footnote], the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Pomona, will talk with us about how to prepare for the next big earthquake or other emergency.
Fear as a motivational tool is usually less than successful because people get all worked up and then stick their heads in the sand as a coping strategy. That said, fear coupled with information about how to reduce the anxiety is a solid tactic for getting people to take action.
"Why do I bother sharing this little reflection?," you might ask. Well, take a look at the PD's flier and you'll see what I'm talking about: a big ol' fear message coupled with a really obvious point of action: ATTEND THIS EVENT!
Do it for your own well-being. Do it for your family. Do it for your community. In the words of the goddess Nike, "Just do it." Side note: I do wish the goddess Pomona had a nifty one liner like that -- any ideas? Maybe "just pluck it." Although the goddess might see such a directive as applying the fruit harvest, I imagine I could use it in quite a number of situations.
Emergency Preparedness
Footnote: Cpl. Haggerty explained that Carrie Cruz is responsible for making sure all city employees are prepared and trained for any kind of major emergency that occurs within the city. She is also the liaison between our city and outside cities during major emergency situations.
Carrie Cruz [see footnote], the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Pomona, will talk with us about how to prepare for the next big earthquake or other emergency.
Fear as a motivational tool is usually less than successful because people get all worked up and then stick their heads in the sand as a coping strategy. That said, fear coupled with information about how to reduce the anxiety is a solid tactic for getting people to take action.
"Why do I bother sharing this little reflection?," you might ask. Well, take a look at the PD's flier and you'll see what I'm talking about: a big ol' fear message coupled with a really obvious point of action: ATTEND THIS EVENT!
Do it for your own well-being. Do it for your family. Do it for your community. In the words of the goddess Nike, "Just do it." Side note: I do wish the goddess Pomona had a nifty one liner like that -- any ideas? Maybe "just pluck it." Although the goddess might see such a directive as applying the fruit harvest, I imagine I could use it in quite a number of situations.
Emergency Preparedness
Footnote: Cpl. Haggerty explained that Carrie Cruz is responsible for making sure all city employees are prepared and trained for any kind of major emergency that occurs within the city. She is also the liaison between our city and outside cities during major emergency situations.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Issues to discuss at April 14 SARA meeting
The next community-wide Neighborhood Watch meeting (aka SARA meeting) will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers.
I understand the meeting will focus on emergency preparedness (I'll see if I can get more specifics). That said, I believe there will be a little time for the usual Q & A. To help streamline things a bit, PD welcomes questions before the meeting.
To that end, feel free to post a comment with any questions or issues, big or small, you'd like the police department to address during the meeting. I will forward any concerns/questions posted by April 7 to Cpl. Brian Haggerty. Be as specific as you can so PD can respond in kind.
So far, we have:
1. [held over from last meeting] How does the community get access to Pomona PD press releases?
2. [from Ed, with Pride's paraphrase] How frequently do patrols pop into park restrooms to check for shady activity? Would it be possible to make checks a regular part of patrols by parks?
What else is on your mind?
I understand the meeting will focus on emergency preparedness (I'll see if I can get more specifics). That said, I believe there will be a little time for the usual Q & A. To help streamline things a bit, PD welcomes questions before the meeting.
To that end, feel free to post a comment with any questions or issues, big or small, you'd like the police department to address during the meeting. I will forward any concerns/questions posted by April 7 to Cpl. Brian Haggerty. Be as specific as you can so PD can respond in kind.
So far, we have:
1. [held over from last meeting] How does the community get access to Pomona PD press releases?
2. [from Ed, with Pride's paraphrase] How frequently do patrols pop into park restrooms to check for shady activity? Would it be possible to make checks a regular part of patrols by parks?
What else is on your mind?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Garfield Park NW: Saturday @ 3:00
Rumor has it some of our trusty blog readers are not yet part of a NW group. Fear not! You are invited to join the Garfield Park NW group this Saturday at 3:00. We will meet at the picnic tables in the northwest corner of the park. The park is located on Holt 1 block east of San Antonio.
Saturday's meeting will largely focus on learning more about the concerns held by Reeves Street apartment residents and brainstorming what we can do as a neighborhood to create a safe and welcoming community.
Saturday's meeting will largely focus on learning more about the concerns held by Reeves Street apartment residents and brainstorming what we can do as a neighborhood to create a safe and welcoming community.
Monday, March 23, 2009
And the "duh" award goes to...
So let me get this straight: Group A provides its address to Couple B so Couple B can come by (with cash?) to purchase jewelry from Group A. Group A robs Couple B. Couple B provides Group A's address to the police. And...drum roll...police find Couple B's stolen property at the address. Isn't there an award of some sort for criminals who demonstrate a decided lack of forethought?
From KCAL News:
"Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing two Perris residents at gunpoint in Pomona Sunday afternoon authorities said.
"The 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were robbed in the 1200 block of West Mission Boulevard about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, said Pomona police Lt. Paul Hitt.
"The pair went to the location to buy jewelry from a potential seller, Hitt said.
"The victims gave police a description of the suspects and the address of an apartment building in the 1500 block of West Mission Boulevard.
"When officers arrived at the location, they found two men and a woman matching the description of the robbers and took Ronald Chavez, 41, Pedro Reyes, 33, and Omara Bautista, 29 into custody, Hitt said.
"During a search of the location, police found the victims' stolen property, Hitt said.
"A fourth suspect, described as an older man, was still at large, Hitt said
early Monday.
"Anyone with information about the robbers call Pomona police at (909) 620-2156."
From KCAL News:
"Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing two Perris residents at gunpoint in Pomona Sunday afternoon authorities said.
"The 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were robbed in the 1200 block of West Mission Boulevard about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, said Pomona police Lt. Paul Hitt.
"The pair went to the location to buy jewelry from a potential seller, Hitt said.
"The victims gave police a description of the suspects and the address of an apartment building in the 1500 block of West Mission Boulevard.
"When officers arrived at the location, they found two men and a woman matching the description of the robbers and took Ronald Chavez, 41, Pedro Reyes, 33, and Omara Bautista, 29 into custody, Hitt said.
"During a search of the location, police found the victims' stolen property, Hitt said.
"A fourth suspect, described as an older man, was still at large, Hitt said
early Monday.
"Anyone with information about the robbers call Pomona police at (909) 620-2156."
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Young kids' commentary
Last Thursday, while awaiting Obama's motorcade, I found myself enjoying a neighborly conversation with two kids who live on the block.
The little boy, perhaps age 5, told me that when he grows up he would like to be a cop. The little girl, perhaps age 7, told him that their mother wouldn't let the little boy be a cop because cops kill people.
I quickly chimed in, explaining cops only hurt people when those people are doing really, really bad things.
The kids corrected me immediately. The little boy -- a kindergartner -- said, "nuh uh, because sometimes the cops take those sticks and hit people over and over and they die."
The kids were right: Sometimes some police officers use force for brutality rather than protection.
The kids had learned about such incidents from their mother and incarcerated older brother. Their young minds are likely trying to reconcile those truths with the truths of their experiences -- the officer who smiled and said hi to the kids as they sat on the curb, the motorcycle cop who waved at them while on patrol.
Perhaps these are the experiences that prompt a child to say, "I want to be a cop when I grow up." Certainly these experiences help create trusting relationships between the community and the police, even when so many families have good reason to mistrust.
As I prepared to head on my way down the street, I said to the boy, "You know what, you are right. Sometimes we hear about cops who behave badly. That's why we need even more good people like you to be cops."
The little boy, perhaps age 5, told me that when he grows up he would like to be a cop. The little girl, perhaps age 7, told him that their mother wouldn't let the little boy be a cop because cops kill people.
I quickly chimed in, explaining cops only hurt people when those people are doing really, really bad things.
The kids corrected me immediately. The little boy -- a kindergartner -- said, "nuh uh, because sometimes the cops take those sticks and hit people over and over and they die."
The kids were right: Sometimes some police officers use force for brutality rather than protection.
The kids had learned about such incidents from their mother and incarcerated older brother. Their young minds are likely trying to reconcile those truths with the truths of their experiences -- the officer who smiled and said hi to the kids as they sat on the curb, the motorcycle cop who waved at them while on patrol.
Perhaps these are the experiences that prompt a child to say, "I want to be a cop when I grow up." Certainly these experiences help create trusting relationships between the community and the police, even when so many families have good reason to mistrust.
As I prepared to head on my way down the street, I said to the boy, "You know what, you are right. Sometimes we hear about cops who behave badly. That's why we need even more good people like you to be cops."
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