- Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger expressed his gratitude and esteem to the men and women from Central Area homicide and Scientific Investigation Division on their tireless efforts in leading to the capture of the suspect who allegedly killed 17 year old Lily Burk over the weekend. He added it was a powerful example of what the LAPD is capable of.
- The verbal presentation and update from the Commanding Officer and Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) representative regarding community initiated problem solving, crime strategies, and other programs and goals within the Foothill Area was given by Captain Joseph Curreri and Ms. Vikki Burch. Ms. Burch informed the Commission the Foothill C-PAB consists of 47 members, 25 of which regularly attend meetings. She added C-PAB members work with Senior Lead Officers to improve quality of life in the area. Programs include the Zero Waste Program, Neighborhood Watch, Youth C-PAB, and a Volunteer Surveillance Team.
- The Department’s verbal presentation and update relative to the status of the new Police Administrative Building (PAB) and other Police construction projects was given by Police Administrator Thom Brennan. Mr. Brennan stated the new PAB was in the finishing stages with system testing being done. September 8, 2009, is the new move-in date. He added all major construction projects paid for with funds from Proposition Q were complete.
- The Department’s report, dated July 7, 2009, relative to the Criminal Case Filing Rates of Individuals Arrested – 2nd Quarter Report (April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025), was continued.
- The Department’s report, dated July 22, 2009, relative to the Gang Enforcement Detail Quarterly Status Report, Second Quarter 2009, was approved.
- The Department’s report, dated July 17, 2009, relative to the City Council Motion Regarding Photo Red Light Bankruptcy (C.F No. 07-1202-S7), as given by Deputy Chief Richard Roupoli, City Attorney Terry Martin-Brown, and Sergeant Matthew MacWillie was approved. Deputy Chief Roupoli said the company which runs and maintains the City’s photo red light system filed for receivership on June 4, 2009. City Attorney Martin-Brown informed the board a receivership requires an independent person not affiliated with the company be selected to run the operation. The intent is to either sell the company or to make the assets of the company liquid to satisfy creditors. She added the current City contract with the company expires April 4, 2011. Sergeant MacWillie stated there has been no change to the system and the company is still maintaining the equipment and is still sending violations to officers for review. The Board directed a Request for Proposals be prepared now as opposed to a future date.
- The Department’s report, dated July 14, 2009, relative to the request for approval of selected vendor for Valley Bureau Wireless Camera Surveillance System, as approved.
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