Meeting 4/5/2017

April 5, 2017

 

Members in attendance: Don, Janet, Linda, Joe, Julie, Mary, Brenda, Mike, Charlie, Ken, Karen, Ralph, Carol, Sue, Franziska.  Guests: Louise, Scott and Brian

 

President Karen opened the meeting with the flag salute, introductions and Thought for the Day.

 

Announcements: Our next social is at Casa Nostra. Stop Hunger Now is rescheduled to May 7^th at the District Conference. More information to come—but most likely it will start at 10:00am. District Conference is the weekend of May 6.

 

Guest Speaker: Brian Cleveland, Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Department

Born in San Jose, Brian was drafted by the Cubs and Dodgers and played professional baseball with the Marlins. He came back to work in law enforcement in Santa Cruz County because of the family atmosphere. During his 10 years in the department, he has patrolled all areas of SCC and has held numerous positions.

 

Brian is assigned to the SLV. He shared how Sheriff Hart implemented the 21^st Century Law Enforcement plan developed by the Obama Administration. The department is analyzing their results and using the data to help improve their effectiveness. The department hired a crime analyst created hot spot maps and they are proactively sending deputies to these areas.

 

Crime is down in the Valley and alcohol related arrests are up. They have started a child safety program and they present to 2^nd grade classes in the schools. School lock-down procedures and community trainings are also being held.

 

Problem areas in SLV – covered bridge with encampments under the bridge; serial drunks and public intoxication and transients in downtown BC and drinking in public. Brian asked that we talk to our neighbors, stay involved in our community and call when there are problems they haven’t been resolved. The department would like to take care of issues early on and they appreciate the community’s help.

 

Drawing: Lucky Don pulled a 5!

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30.

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by J. Haff