The Hancock Foundation, established in 1948, supports community building initiatives, particularly in San Jose, that rely on grassroots strategies from the people who live and work in the community. Programs that promote community action and neighborhood participation are of particular interest. With the increased mobility, officers can proactively seek out criminal activity in both urban and park settings.
Bicycles also provide officers with a forum to interact with citizens in the field.
In keeping with the Police Department s mission, officers will use these skills and techniques to reduce crime, ensure public safety, recover lost and stolen property, and to provide non-enforcement services reflective of the community needs. This project has been coordinated with the West Side Community Action Group, the West Side Property Owners Group, the Colonial Garden Apartment Association, the Boynton West Action Group, and the Lynnhaven Neighborhood Association. This memorandum has been coordinated with the Manager s Budget Office and the City Attorney s Office. There is no match required. Ongoing costs for bicycle maintenance will be absorbed by the Department.