AgdaPkt 2013-10-21 Special - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

5.A. - Page 1 RE PO RT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er October 21, 2013 SUBJECT Informational report to City Council on the Sequoia Station Project SAFE Program RECOMMENDATION This report is being submitted for informational purposes only. BACKGROUND Project Safe is a program developed by the Redwood City Police Department in response to the crime and quality of life issues involving Sequoia Station. Project SAFE serves as a model to bring together appropriate individuals and organizations to address community safety issues and comprehensive strategies to address anti-social behavior and crime related issues at Sequoia Station. This program seeks to mobilize the collaborative efforts of a broad spectrum of community partners and stakeholders into a unified force that can be collectively responsible and accountable for promoting the safety, health, and welfare of our community. The Redwood City Police Department has developed Project SAFE in response to complaints received from residents, business owners, and commuters regarding issues of crime and blight in and around the Sequoia Station shopping center, as well as our historical knowledge and efforts to efficiently police the area. Project SAFE is a Department wide commitment to provide a multi-faceted approach to crime and quality of life issues surrounding Sequoia Station. The project will utilize members from the Administrative, Investigative, and Patrol divisions of the Redwood City Police Department; in collaboration with the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, San Mateo County Sheriff's Department and the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force (SMCNTF). Other essential constituents committed to the program include business owners, property management representatives, community based organizations, and mental health facilitators. The Department is working closely with community based organizations to ensure that homeless and mental health candidates that are contacted are connected with the proper services. Policing through environmental re-design will also be incorporated into this project. The removal of tables, planter boxes, and lighting improvements has already proven to be successful.