The PAC work crew is not available for residents to call for assistance on private property. This is a City of Palmdale crew that works to help in the Partners Against Crime program, a partnership between city staff, residents and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Palmdale Station. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Jim Ledford and a number of other local officials. Bob Denham, one of the originators of the PAC program, were also on hand to address the audience. Denham noted the importance of trash removal and how it helps in reducing crime in the City of Palmdale.
Trash removal has a huge impact on reducing crime.
It fosters pride, and pride in the city helps reduce crime. Just the addition of the on-board restroom will allow the crews to work without interruptions. Prior to this, Longdon would have to load everyone on the crew back into the old van and transport them to a facility, stopping work in progress, sometimes just for one crew member. Additionally, the larger trailer will carry other equipment that could not be transported previously. The trailer, tools and safety equipment all have been provided by the public works department staff who dedicated the van, trailer and tools to the PAC work crew.