AUTHORITIES CREATE PATROL PROGRAM; DEPUTIES TO SURVEY CANYON COUNTRY BY BIKE, FOOT.Byline: Stacy Brown Daily News Staff Writer Calling it another effort to reduce crime and strengthen the relationship between deputies and residents, sheriff's and city officials announced Thursday the creation of a second community interaction team. The Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, sheriff's station will redeploy re·de·ploy tr.v. re·de·ployed, re·de·ploy·ing, re·de·ploys 1. To move (military forces) from one combat zone to another. 2. a four-man team to concentrate on Canyon Country, particularly the areas around Camp Plenty Road, Whites Canyon, the Soledad corridor, Canyon High School Canyon High School can refer to:
``This is another program to bring the deputies and the community closer,'' said Capt. Don Rodriguez of the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. Sheriff's station. ``We also believe community-based policing is very effective in affecting crime and quality of life issues in a community.'' The Canyon Country program is a spinoff Spinoff A new, independent company created through selling or distributing new shares for an existing part of another company. Notes: Spinoffs may be done through a rights offering. of the community interaction team that kicked off in Newhall last October. Since then, officials said, serious crime such as rape, robbery and assault has declined 17 percent. ``It has worked well, and we plan to expand this program as needed as needed prn. See prn order. throughout Santa Clarita,'' Rodriguez said, adding that officials are eyeing Saugus next. Efflandt, who will continue to command the four-member Newhall team as well as the new Canyon Country patrol, said the response from residents has been overwhelming. ``They approach us while we are on our bikes and want to ask us questions about the patrol and how is it working,'' Efflandt said. Assistant City Manager Ken Pulskamp said the program is part of a broad campaign between the city and sheriff's deputies who are trying to address issues that are of concern to residents. Pulskamp said the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance Noun 1. Bureau of Justice Assistance - the bureau in the Department of Justice that assists local criminal justice systems to reduce or prevent crime and violence and drug abuse BJA gave the city a $130,000 grant for the program last year. Chamber of Commerce member Bob Kellar said the patrol officers have a standing invitation to seek any assistance from the city at any time. ``This means so much to quality of life issues and the business in the communities,'' Kellar said. With the bicycles, the team is able to ride through bike paths, trails and other areas that are inaccessible by car, Efflandt said. ``This method of working with the community to reduce crime and create relationships between law enforcement and residents has proven to be a highly effective means of improving the quality of life in various communities,'' city spokeswoman Gail Ortiz said. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. announced a new Canyon Country patrol program. Hans Gutknecht/Daily News |
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