BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: July 9, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
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(Rodriguez/Cooper) - As Amended July 2, 2015
SUBJECT: National Night Out.
SUMMARY: Proclaims August 4, 2015, as National Night Out in
California and urges the people of California to observe and
participate in National Night Out. Specifically, this
resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1)National Night Out is an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable
program to promote and recognize neighborhood spirit and
police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation,
and provides community benefits that extend throughout the
entire year.
2)It is essential that Californians be aware of the importance
of crime prevention programs and the impact that their
participation can have on reducing crime.
3)National Night Out is designed to increase crime prevention;
generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime
efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community
partnerships; and send a message to criminals; letting them
know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
4)Over 37.8 million people participated in National Night Out in
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2014, including citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic
groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and local
officials from over 16,124 communities worldwide.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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