BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | ACR 7| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: ACR 7 Author: Rodriguez (D), et al. Amended: 7/16/15 in Assembly Vote: 21 ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 7/16/15 SUBJECT: National Night Out SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution proclaims August 4, 2015, as National Night Out in California and urges the people of California to observe and participate in National Night Out. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative finding: 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. ACR 7 Page 2 4)Over 37.8 million people participated in National Night Out in 2014, including citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and local officials from over 16,124 communities worldwide. 5)This resolution proclaims August 4, 2015, as National Night Out in California and urges the people of California to observe and participate in National Night Out. Comments According to the author: Crime touches every corner of California. Local Law Enforcement and Neighborhood watch communities have kept our streets safe for generations. With the initial sacrifice of these individuals, California's crime rate is in decline. Therefore we should recognize the importance of crime-prevention efforts. A populace that is educated on the topic of crime-prevention will allow for a safe and peaceful society. Citizens will know what to expect from criminal activity and how to combat it. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. The event has been held annually since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The events are typically organized by block watches, non-for-profit organizations, companies, and police departments. These events can be as simple as backyard cookouts to full-blown festivals like the one on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified8/18/15) ACR 7 Page 3 Chino Police Department Fontana Police Department Pomona Police Department OPPOSITION: (Verified8/18/15) None received Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520 8/19/15 8:47:11 **** END ****