LANCASTER TRAINING DEPUTIES' AIDES.Byline: PATRICK ST. MICHEL Michel named after Gaston Michel, a French surgeon (1875-1937). Michel clip metal skin sutures in various sizes from 8 to 16 mm long. Each clip is a 2 mm wide band of metal with a downturned sharp prong at each end. Special to the Daily News LANCASTER Lancaster, city, England Lancaster (lăng`kəstər), city (1991 pop. 43,902) and district, county seat of Lancashire, NW England, on the Lune River. -- Several sheriff's patrol cars cruised Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week. Friday young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe] See : Servant morning through the parking lot of Clear Channel Stadium, but in a refreshing turn of events, it wasn't was·n't Contraction of was not. wasn't was not wasn't be a crime in progress. It was a driver's training program for Lancaster's community service officers that brought out the black-and-whites. Fifteen CSOs were hired by the city of Lancaster The City of Lancaster (2002 population: 133,914) is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. Its main town is Lancaster, from which it obtained its city status. Other towns in the district include Morecambe, Heysham, Slyne, and Carnforth. after the City Council approved the additions in January January: see month. . The CSOs were hired to perform law enforcement duties not requiring sworn personnel, providing patrol deputies with additional time to pursue more pressing situations. Assistant City Manager Mark Bozegian is pleased with the CSO (Chief Security Officer) The person in charge of all staff members who are responsible for promulgating, enforcing and administering security policies for all systems within an enterprise or division. hirings. ``We have made a pretty big commitment to this,'' he said near a white Jeep 4X4 dotted with sheriff's logos. ``I'm I'm Contraction of I am. Our Living Language Speakers of some scattered varieties of American English sometimes use I'm instead of I've or I have in present perfect constructions, as in really happy with this group we have.'' Once trained and deployed, the CSOs will respond to routine calls for service from the public, like taking crime reports in which there are no immediate threats. ``If someone called in saying their bike was stolen, a CSO would respond to that,'' Bozegian said. The institution of CSOs also ushers in a new Internet-based crime reporting system, in which residents can log on to a Web site and alert officials about similar small-scale crimes. Even though CSOs have been used by the city before, Bozegian said this is the first time they have served as city employees. Still, they will work with sheriff's officials. ``They will be clearly recognized as law enforcement,'' he said. Even though Friday's driving session was their first behind-the-wheel practice, the CSOs have been training since July 17. After they finish up training, the CSOs will join patrol deputies for on-the-job training. CSO Yeni Deciga said the experience has been very beneficial. ``It has been thorough, great,'' she said while a small squad car piloted by a fellow CSO cautiously coasted around cones Cones Receptor cells that allow the perception of colors. Mentioned in: Color Blindness . ``The deputies make sure we understand what we do.'' The 30-year-old Palmdale resident previously worked security at the Valencia Town Center, and her concern for her city brought her to the CSO position. Deciga said there will be some challenges, chief among them establishing a positive relationship with the public. But she said she is excited about getting out into the area. ``We want to set the example here,'' she said. ``I can't wait to get out there and help.'' Fellow CSO Jim Wienke said he wants to help the community as well. Unlike Deciga, this is his first exposure to law enforcement. ``I can't wait to interact with the public,'' Wienke said, a smile slowly gracing his face. ``But, then again, the biggest challenge will also be dealing with the public.'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Community service officers in training used several types of vehicles to practice their low-speed driving skills Friday at Clear Channel Stadium in Lancaster. Below, Chuck Sather of Lancaster works on his parallel parking. Alex Collins/Special to the Daily News |
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