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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.
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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)
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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
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