Public Safety Outreach Results
Total community members reached: 500+
Pop Up Safety Results
Which 3 elements would make our community safer?
More lighting in streets and public spaces
More fire/police services (traffic enforcement, trainings, safe zone exchanges, etc.) Pedestrian/traffic safety
Housing assistance and community spaces
Mobile Crisis Team (mental health support)
Youth programing services
4 pop-up activities
Sherwood Hall- State of the City
El Dorado Park - Tenants’ Right’s Meeting
Sherwood School - Hebbron Center Meeting
Sacred Heart Church - COPA Housing Academy
150 respondents
Public Safety Workshop
Feedback Source: Public Safety Meeting Breakout Groups (3/28 & 3/29) (78 participants) Recurring themes:
Community Conflict Resolution and Crime Prevention
Communicate/establish relationships with businesses/commercial Have more communication and connections with neighbors
Have trainings in Spanish to be better prepared in case of natural disasters and crime Programs for parents on how to help our children to prevent violence After school programs that are free and accessible
Indigenous/Spanish resources--need to communicate in multiple language Teach classes on how to strategically live in crowded conditions More community events—National Night Out, Ciclovia, etc.
CHW model for safety (neighborhood watch)
Community first aid and CPR courses (collaborate with schools) CPTED
More public lighting
Programs for youth in schools and community centers
Have lighting in parks and that are nice looking
Maintain parks and gardens to eliminate dangers to the those who use them Maintain the streets, more pedestrian crossings and speed reducers Safe, well-funded schools
More community spaces
Cameras in the stop lights that function and are maintained Setting up a raceway for legal racing/outlets for cultural practices like low riders Fire and Police Services
More police surveillance
A more united society, free of discrimination. Have more confidence with the police force The police should accept anonymous calls so that the community is not scared to report crimes Remove the language barrier in all departments of the city since most of the residents are Spanish speaking A police department that has capability and that is completed staffed Firefighter and police services that respond faster to emergencies Engage more with the community
Quick response: less interrogation, no discrimination, gender language Uniforms can be intimidating
Mental health resources for fire/police officers
Education on what to do when firetruck is on road
Police Response Alternatives
Programs for youth to combat crime
Have resources like youth centers
Response alternatives, have social workers that are well prepared (bilingual) More help for mental crisis, more collaborations with health departments Programs for people living on the streets, plus community outreach service programs Halfway house for runaway youth, safe space to go to prevent homelessness, run by social workers/not probation Youth outreach positions for violence at-risk/Gang prevention Alternative response models
Police response alternatives: mobile crisis unit, out community is in strong need of mental health awareness and other response aside from police regardless of training people still fear them and don’t feel safe—escalates the situation Family Justice Center (victims of domestic violence) --center that includes all resources necessary to help victims Mental health workers need to feel safe
Public Safety Survey
Feedback source: CCA Public Safety Survey (273 participants) Recurring Themes/Top Response(s):
What three elements would make your community safer?
More lighting on the streets and in public places
More police/fire services
Programs and services for youth
What are the major problems in your community?
Robberies (auto/car)
Disorderly youth
School safety
Vandalism/graffiti
Gang activity
Gun violence
Problems related to the homeless
Do you feel safe in your community?
More or less
What is “public safety” to you?
To feel safe outside in your neighborhood. Less housing insecurity. More police involvement in the community.
In the past 12 months have you had an interaction with the police? Was it negative or positive? No interaction
Do you feel safe asking for help from the police?
Yes
If you don’t feel comfortable asking for help, what could the police do to make you feel more comfortable? Accept anonymous calls/tips. Don’t ask so many personal or unnecessary questions. Respond to calls quickly. Speak Spanish/be bilingual.
Would you be willing to work the police to resolve issues in your community? Not sure
Additional comments:
More safety in schools and for our youth.