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Newton Area
Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB)
Minutes of Meeting
February 5, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Sergeant Gil Curtis at 6:10 p.m. Newton Area personnel present:
Captain Mark Olvera, Commanding Officer, Newton Area
Sergeant Gil Curtis, Community Relations Office, Newton Area
Senior Lead Officer Mark Hyland, Newton Area
Senior Lead Officer Rick Madrigal, Newton Area
Senior Lead Officer Frank Contreras, Newton Area
Members
Saundra Bryant Kelly Parker
Andy Felz Kaffie Powell
Willie Jackson Gilbert Radillo
Abdul Jabbar Jami Hilda Samayoa
David Olivera Tony Zepeda
Guests
Erendira Camarena, Community Member
Adoption of Minutes
The minutes from the January 8, 2009 meeting were adopted as submitted; Mr. Zepeda motioned for approval; Mr. Olivera concurred.
Presentation – Peoples’ Coordinated Services
Mr. Tony Zepeda and Ms Aziza Wright conducted a presentation regarding the history and component services of the Peoples’ Coordinated Services. Of particular interest and emphasis was the newly implemented program that targets intervention efforts for youth who are at-risk of joining a gang. The program will be activated on April 1, 2009, with its service site at Carver Middle School.
They also discussed the criteria and assessment tools used to identify such youngsters. The prevention component of the program is geared toward 10-15 year-old youth; the intervention component is geared toward 15-25 year-olds. Referrals may be faxed to 323-735-7059, Attn: Aziza Wright.
A “meet/greet” meeting will be held on February 19, 2009, at Augustus Hawkins Park, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to meet service providers in the area.
Project Accountability Team (PAT)
Captain Olvera introduced the PAT to the Board. It is a ten-week program focusing on at risk youth. PAT also utilizes assessment tools to identify these youngsters and to determine the focus and depth of each youngster’s need.
Further discussion of this program revealed possible parallels with the Peoples’ Coordinated Services’ program. As a result, a motion was adopted directing the C-PAB to form a subcommittee to explore possible areas of duplicity between the two programs. Membership on the subcommittee may extend to participants who are non-C-PAB members.
Announcements
- Graffiti removal program – call 3-1-1 to report graffiti and request removal. The City is seeking more community involvement; a $1000 reward is being offered.
- Police Clergy Meeting – Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
- ESL Class – morning session at Fred Roberts Park
- Youth basketball league – Ross Snyder Park
- Health Resource and Book Fair – All Peoples’ Community Center on March 28, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- EMT certificate course – Avalon/Craver Center; enrollment January – April
- Summer Nights Program extended to include 15 parks; Ross Snyder Park in Newton Area will again host the program, beginning July 8. Mr. Zepeda will be recruiting for a “youth squad” for the summer.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., in the Newton Area Community Room.
Respectfully submitted: Approved:
Linda Spicer Mark Olvera, Captain
Acting C-PAB Recording Secretary Commanding Officer
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