The Community Affairs Section personnel and programs are under the direction of
the Office of the Chief of Police. The objectives of the Community Affairs
programs and activities are to provide comprehensive crime prevention programs
to all segments of the community, to serve as a well-informed, professional
public information office, to link the organization's mission with community
participation through the establishment of Police Community Centers, and to
support Department operations through crime analysis.
Under the command of a Police Sergeant, the Community Affairs Section is
comprised of police officers, civilian personnel, and volunteers. Currently, the
Community Affairs Section maintains four Police Community Centers located within
the City. Each of these centers has a Senior Lead Officer assigned to it to
facilitate the needs of the community. Each of the Inglewood Police Community
Centers is located in one of the four police "beats" of the City.
Programs
602(n) Program is in response to the problem of trespassers who
congregate in and around houses and apartment buildings, sell and use drugs, and
intimidate law-abiding tenants with fear and violence. The Inglewood Police
Department, in conjunction with the property owners, implemented procedures for
making arrests for trespassing under section 602(n) of the Penal Code.
Anti-Gunfire Campaigns, through media resources and advertisements,
inform the Inglewood community about the dangers of indiscriminate firing of
weapons during New Year's Eve and July 4th celebrations. In an effort to curb
this ritual of random gunfire from celebrations, the Inglewood Police Department
requests involvement from the community.
Business Watch, similar to Neighborhood Watch, encourages business
merchants to organize and look after one another and actively participate in
crime prevention strategies.
Citizen Police Academy, started in 1993, is a 10-week program designed to
familiarize Inglewood residents and merchants with the inner workings of the
Police Department. Many of the graduates go on to be volunteers for the Police
Department.
Citizen Volunteer Program recruits Inglewood residents, especially from
the Citizen Police Academy, to perform non-hazardous duties within the Police
Department and assist with various programs.
Explorer Post Program (Post 651) recruits boys and girls between 14 and
17 years of age. The Explorer Academy is a 10-week curriculum that promotes good
citizenship and interest in a law enforcement career. The Explorer Program is
coordinated by Explorer Advisors and the Commanding Officer, Community Affairs
Section, Sgt. Ron Ragan.
Inglewood Rental Property Owners Association Program, started in 1992,
assists rental property owners with reduction of crime on rental property in
Inglewood. City and police resources are organized to reduce crimes, such as
drug dealing and gang activities, in rental property housing. The Association's
office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., at the Beat
4 Police Community Center. For more information, call the office at
310-330-5346.
Inglewood
Police Activities League (IPAL)
is a
non-profit corporation that builds partnerships between
youth, police and the community through recreational,
athletic and educational programs that recruits boys and
girls between 12 and 14 years of age. The IPAL Academy
is a 10-week curriculum that promotes character building
activities under the guidance and constructive influence
of law enforcement officers and other adult role models. For more information please visit their website at www.inglewoodpal.com
IPAL Brochure
IPAL Calendar
Kidsafe is a program providing parents with standardized personal safety
documents (fingerprint cards, a photo, a medical profile) for their children.
The purpose of the program is to educate families about child safety and provide
a tool in helping to recover a missing child.
Neighborhood Watch (Block Clubs) is the primary component of crime
prevention strategies. Neighbors are encouraged to organize and to look after
one another. Block clubs are formed as a mechanism which permits residents to
actively participate in safeguarding their neighborhoods.
Senior Lead Officers implement the program of Community Oriented Policing
and Problem Solving.
Web Site development and maintenance of of the Police pages of this city
web site is assigned to the Community Affairs Section.
Workplace Violence Prevention Program was implemented for city employees
to take a pro-active approach in reducing the risks of workplace violence and
maintain safe and healthful working conditions.
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