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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA1993-01-27 LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARDZ66T 'bZ A-Tpnagaa - buTgaaw zxaH * Sl flora' ST11Ho , S URE Iaw c ldv oa sgvHO OI buTgaax zpTnbag Z66T '£Z zagivaoaa - sagnuTw •p TTVO TTOH •o aouvTbaTTV 3 abpaTd •q a 04 TTpO •p SKa Z I 3AI IVH S I R I Wad' 91 � I � I � I � I � I Z[ I n 1 0i 1 6 1 8�,L Wd fiy I 30 11 -40 6N48310 lllo QOOMNAl J0 ,l1lo Q_ 3/113 38 9-4a (�4 'ui' 00 :9 ssaqiu-eg0 TTounoo 44TO £66T 'LZ �avnupr vclNa v 39ZOG do 'Poomu61 peoti slpn8 oESll poomudl to 40 'AI *III •II . I Q,JPCIOL mxnal �a�ua���zz� �1�I, • 0 MINUTES LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD Meeting of December 23, 1992 The regular meeting of the Law Enforcement Review Board was held on December 23, 1992, in the City Hall Council Chambers. (The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Chairperson Robert Downs. The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Chairperson Robert Downs. Members in attendance were: Don Brantley, Robert Downs, and David Willis. Members absent were: Elizabeth Dixon and Hilario Esparza. Staff members in attendance were: Deborah Jackson, Roger Haley, and Pat Alvarez. The minutes of the December 23, 1992 regular meeting were approved as distributed. Publi Oral Mr. Apolinar Palomera, from 2521 East 127th Street, said he was not satisfied with services from the Sheriff's Department. He related that a shooting took place near his house four days earlier, and he reported the incident to the Sheriff's Department, but that there has been no action. He also mentioned that he regularly reports incidents to the Sheriff's Department relative to cars that get stolen, dismantled, and sold. He also reported that it is very common to see sale of stolen goods at the corner of Alameda and E1 Segundo. Mr. Downs advised that Mr. Palomera report incidents of illegal sales to the Code Enforcement Division. Mr. Palomera additionally reported that there is a constant problem of gang members congregating at 2517 127th Street. Maria Sahagun, of 2534 127th Street, spoke on behalf of residents of her neighborhood, who are mostly hispanics. Ms. Sahagun mentioned that the people who live in her neighborhood are scared and feel no support from the Sheriff's Department. She perceives the tension between Hispanics and African Americans to the cause of the numerous problems that plague our communities. Ms. Sahagun said that many people would like to come forward and report incidents they either witness or are victims of, but are afraid of retaliation, and many times there is also a language barrier that impedes communication r i Law Enforcement Review Board December 23, 1992 Page 2 with the Sheriff's Department. She came to speak to the board on behalf of her neighborhood and asked the Law Enforcement Review Board for their direction and support. Mr. Downs assured Ms. Sahagun that the board cares about what happens in our streets and is there and will continue to be there to help fill the communication gap between the residents and the Sheriff's Department. Ms. Maria Sahagun expressed interest in starting a block club /watch in her neighborhood. Staff will contact her in order to help her initiate one. Lt. Gil Jurado, who is the p.m. Watch Commander for the Lynwood Sheriff's Department said he has been assigned by Captain Freeman to be the Sheriff's liaison to work with the City, including the Law Enforcement Review Board. He will also be working with the Block Watch groups. Lt. Jurado expressed sympathy for the people who came to the meeting to voice their concerns. However, he also explained that many of the problems could be resolved if only people reported those incidents and were willing to cooperate and provide all the information they possibly could to the Sheriff's Department. He feels the community needs to be educated on how the Sheriff's Department works in order for them to understand what needs to be done to see that their problem or complaint gets resolved. Lt. Jurado presented the board with the Sheriff's Department new "Service Comment Form ", which is a bilingual, four copy form where they receive both good and bad comments regarding the services that they provide. The copies are distributed as follows: 1) Office of Professional and Ethical Standards, 2) Local Sheriff's Captain, 3) Division Headquarters, and 4) Reporting Party. This process ensures that everyone concerned is kept abreast of every incident that is reported. He also said that every complaint received is assigned to a watch commander for investigation and /or follow up action. Lt. Jurado encouraged all board members to go on a Sheriff's ride - along, in order to get a feel of and understand what deputies go through. It was also recommended by Lt. Jurado that the board consult with the West Hollywood Public Safety Board, as they are a more experienced organization and can orientate Lynwood's newly formed board. Mr. Downs asked what the turn around time is to process a complaint. Lt. Jurado responded that it depends on the nature and complexity of the complaint, but the complainant definitely gets a response in less than thirty days. 0 0 Law Enforcement Review Board December 23, 1992 Page 3 Lt. Jurado also mentioned that Lynwood Sheriff's Department is currently conducting a cultural Diversity Program, and in addition to that, deputies are also being trained on tactful communication skills. Many residents are not aware of some of the actions that they can obtain in order to protect themselves, such as citizen arrests, restraining orders and temporary emergency protection orders. Lt. Jurado feels that the community needs to be educated on these and other topics. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned t 7:13 p.m.