To protect life and property by minimizing the effects of criminal and traffic activities. To respond to the changing needs of a dynamic community by implementing and sustaining compassionate, creative, and comprehensive law enforcement programs which focus on prevention, as well as apprehension. Continued to support the City of East Palo Alto through normal mutual-aid police response agreements. Successfully recruited, hired and trained five police officers.
Continued department improvements efforts through teambuilding meetings.
Implemented new comprehensive noise ordinance. Continued team-building efforts in the Police Department. Moved the Police Department to the new facilities at City Hall. Expanded Community Policing by department wide implementation and the use of teams. Continued strong code enforcement efforts in the City with special emphasis in the Belle Haven Neighborhood.