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SAFE COMMUNITIES MONTH
March 2013
WHEREAS, the vitality of the City of Rosemead depends on how safe we keep our
home, neighborhoods, work places and communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead's number one priority is Public Safety as over 43%
of the City's general fund budget is allocated for law enforcement to
ensure the well -being of residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's commitment to Public Safety is producing positive results as
major crimes have decreased by more than 28% over the past four years,
with violent crimes being reduced by over 50% during this period; and
WHEREAS, all elements of the Rosemead community are uniting to create a safe,
healthy, crime -free environment through a variety of robust community -
based programs; and
WHEREAS, through Rosemead's unique "contract city /Chief of Police" organizational
model in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
and innovative programs such as Rosemead Public Safety
CONNECTIONS, monthly Community Safety meetings and School
Resource Officers, this community is making a positive difference by
educating our youth and adults, by providing positive alternatives and role
models for children and by unifying the support of the local community,
including schools, businesses, religious organizations, service clubs, law
enforcement and city government.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council does hereby
proclaim March 2013 as SAFE COMMUNITIES MONTH in the City of Rosemead and
urges all citizens, public and private institutions and all businesses to increase their
participation in our community's crime prevention efforts to enhance quality of life for all.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 2013.
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
Polly Low, Mayor Pro Tern Bill Alarcon, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member Steven Ly, Council h
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