CC - Item 2A - Proclamation for Crime Prevention MonthWHEREAS, The City of Rosemead values the health and safety of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Crime and the fear of crime harm our trust in others and in civic institutions,
threatening the community's health, prosperity, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Citizens of all ages must be made aware of prevention efforts that could
protect themselves, their families, neighborhoods, and coworkers from crime
and its harmful effects; and
WHEREAS, The personal injury, financial loss, and community deterioration resulting from
crime are intolerable and require investment from the whole community; and
WHEREAS, Adults must invest time, resources, and policy support in effective prevention
and intervention strategies for youth, so too must teens actively engage in
driving crime from their communities; and
WHEREAS, Effective crime prevention programs excel because of partnerships with the
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (Temple Station), Rosemead Public
Safety CONNECTIONS, Neighborhood and Business Watch programs, other
government agencies, schools, faith communities, and individuals as they
nurture shared responsibility and instill pride; and
WHEREAS, City of Rosemead Public Safety Department and Rosemead Public Safety
CONNECTIONS Forum are supporters of crime prevention efforts, promoting
awareness through a variety of educational programs and collaborative efforts
to make neighborhoods, businesses, and schools safer including the
Community Academy, Red Ribbon School Assemblies, and Drug Awareness
Workshops; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention is a shared responsibility and each of us can reduce the fear
we face by better understanding and learning how to better safeguard
ourselves, our property, and our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead City Council does hereby proclaim
the month of October 2013 as "Crime Prevention Month" in the City of Rosemead and encourages all
citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to invest in the power of
prevention and work together to make Rosemead, "Today's Small Town America," a safer community.
Polly Low, Mayor
Bill Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tom
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Me
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Crime Prevention Month
October 2013