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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/2018 05A Public Safety Forum Final ReportBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT 1 Item No. 5.A. For Meeting of: June 19, 2018 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Public Safety Forum Final Report SUBMITTED BY: Cliff Moore, City Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: At the June 5, 2018, City Council Business meeting, Assistant Mayor Gutierrez provided Council with a draft report of the Public Safety Forum Final Report. It was Council consensus to bring a final draft to the June 19, 2018, Business meeting for final approval. Once the report is approved, it was Council consensus for the Public Safety Committee to recommend how to utilize the report. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description d public safety forum report Upload Date 6/112018 Type Coker Memo SON city of Y. Summary report drafted by Council -member Dulce Gutierrez Page 1 of 47 Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. Agenda of Neighborhood Forums 3. List of 10 Neighborhood Forums 4. Mapping of Neighborhood Fo 5. Reports of each Neighborho a. Cross intersection of 8th b. St. Michael's E biz.* al lvliss* c. Garfield Elemen ol ,„ • t' -„ft; d. Henry Beauchamp'', e. Robe g.LMecw1g!' e ta esi 4,1 4 , JCI(I1C 'ool ' Nli 4 2 ii .,,,,,School lir , ddle‘—;41 thOdiathUrCh 6. Lim 7. Full Co ons of Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 11 Page 13 Page 16 Page 19 Page 22 Page 24 Page 27 Page 29 Page 32 orhOod Forums on Public Safety Page 35 Resident Input Page 36 Page 2 of 47 3 4 Overview In spring of 2017, after a string of strong armed robberies and gang related shootings within the city of Yakima, public concern about safety and security was wide spread throughout the city. During this time of great public distress, a request was made by a group of residents to have the City of Yakima host a community discussion on neighborhood safety in a neighborhood around 8th street, an area heavily impacted by violent crime. The Yakima City Council responded to the residents' requ on the cross intersection of 8th street and "D" street to ho about a wide spectrum of public safety issues. • iosting a neighborhood forum the ring of neighbors and talk The City of Yakima had 2 objectives while hos neighborho or on public safety: (a) inform neighborhood residents of the vari* tfays to report and ret4;„ crime, and (b) learn about common neighborhood needs . * que neighborhood ni/mtr: In order to obtain as much input fro ieipating asked residents at the neighborhood *a uestions advocacy agency named Southern Ca roa measure level of closeness amongst nei The first neighborho included residents f resident feedback. Proving to. neighb All !.id neighborho atte lffefen hb°rh° e Yakima Count- hnernbers I. ended by a violence prevention dition, questions were added to rs ess rite n block -watch type programs. the eighborhood, and also roduced a high volume of g_1* e and 4 4' ISC11 s who wished :Were encour requests for rig orhood fo Each neighborhood' *.fl ity Council decided to host multiple nt neighborhoods across the city. hborhood forum on public safety in their *141/ e Yakima City Council committed to fulfilling 10 ested by a Yakima resident and/or Council -member. The option to hold a neig • od forum in Spanish was made available to all residents who requested a neighborhood fo •. Bilingual police officers were also made available for all neighborhood forums with Spanish speaking residents. Questions, concerns and comments shared by Yakima residents throughout the neighborhood forums were documented and summarized into this report. Nearly 200 unique residents participated during the process (only a handful of residents attended more than 1 forum). This report may be utilized as a reference tool or guide for understanding neighborhood needs, addressing concerns and planning out strategies for crime prevention and violence prevention. Page 3 of 47 5 Agenda of Neighborhood Forums Each 1 of the 10 neighborhood forums included the following agenda: Welcome and Introduction — Facilitated by councilmember(s) a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, and 3 Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- Staff a. Process of reporting a crime for witnesses and victims b. Policy regarding inquiries about citizenship status for c. How to report crimes using Crime Stoppers, 911 Te441:* Section 2 - Neighborhood Patrolling -- Staff a. How the YPD generally patrols residential b. Resource limitations, volume of crime and prt tion c. Community policing and participation improve s s and victims .ck Section 3 - Crime Prevention — Facit a. Questions and Answers for attendee potineilrrie (s) Do you recogni Do you think What is mos What challeng What 0 f 'five , . your net ,L40-t*rs hete sefWto e safety x, eightio 0. tits reduein an What "S:b iience? of t rlidod that can help reduce violence? to kqj violence and crime down? witnesses who wish to report crime? natife and/or phone number? essed fai bublie safety? Additional Notes: )0` Section 1 and Section 2 were presented by City of Yakima law enforcement officials. Residents were encouraged to ask questions during these sections. Each bullet point in Section 1 and Section 2 represents a question asked by a resident. )=. Section 3 was facilitated by City of Yakima Council members. Residents were encouraged to answer questions and share comments, experiences and/or concerns. Each bullet point in Section 3 represents input stated by a resident. Spanish/English translation was provided at each forum upon request. Page 4 of 47 6 List of 10 Neighborhood Forums 1. Cross intersection of north 8th street & east "D" street - public/outdoor 06-17-2017; Spanish 2. St. Michael's Episcopal Mission - 5 S. Naches Ave 10-14-2017; English 3. Garfield Elementary School - 612 10-25-2017; English 4. Henry Beauchamp Community C 11-15-2017; English S. 7th 5. Robertson Elementary Sch 12-06-2017; • iS $44* 6. McClure Ele 8. Franklin 02-24-2 Pierce Street 9. Washington Mid 'School - 510 S. 9th Street 02-27-2018; Spanish 10. Wesley United Methodist Church - 14 N. 48th Ave 03-07-2018; English Page 5 of 47 7 Manping of Neighborhood Forums Page 6 of 47 8 Page 7 of 47 9 City of Yakima Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #1 Location: Cross intersection of north 8th street and "D" street (outdoor forum) Date/Time: Saturday, June 17, 2017 @ 4:OOpm Language: Spanish with English translation Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, City Prosecutor; Sergeant Uriel Mendoza, Yakima Police Department; Council -members: Dulce Gutierrez, Carmen Mendez Public Attendance: 50 NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Gutierrez a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- a. Process of reporting a crime for wt b. Policy regarding inquiries about citiz *p uru c. How to report crimes rune Sto# # 4= 911 and victims Section 2 - Neighborhs ) a. How the YPD general b. Resource\ *o.ns, vt) C. CC) 'po ci '1- Staff ru) (uoltical ots„! safety 1411 Section 3- C evention uncilmern' ber Gutierrez a. Questions and 1.) Do you recognize • Yes. wers for atteAdees eighbors here today? (Attendees asked to raise their hand) 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? (If yes: attendees invited to contact D. Gutierrez for a coordinated list) • Yes Page 8 of 47 10 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood? • The safety of our children and our neighbors. • When crime occurs, that police keep in touch with the family of victim to share updates (relatives may know information helpful to the investigation). • Arresting criminals before they become embolden to harass, threaten, or taunt the family members of victims. • When parents have any information on the homicide of their child, that detectives listen respectfully and investigate information thoroughly. • Ensure police have the ability (time) to build positive relationships with residents and bridges of communication prior to crime occurring in*lieighborhood. • Homicide victims be picked up from crime scene Ifti' asonable timeframe. • Communication is necessary. • Action is key. 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing• vio is5 If no arrest is made after a homici 'S compelled to retaliate against Reports of a family party are sometime reports of gunshots. ,fr ose close to the (ie. victim feel dividual pven 11 uni ia y. 't* within a sh eframe than for underperforming in duties • • Ai Some residents may feel (specifically, delayed polic 40*. • There's more talking about th • Some resid elt disre inforrnativro. '4,;e: rime co "14* e hav 5.) What positive thing .04 a tieighb "43 A 44r, ,,egin, ; ecau inre nc t towards e). Ir. hie d ac tiOn a. taken to solve the problem. s w ng new or additional ;of, ::4-porti fly member. d that can help reduce violence? cation among neighbors is positive f neighborhood violence. 6) As hors what d eed.k tteaz.. 4 er to keep violence and crime down? e;01, e lights beca'kit is to k. • ..V.ectivities hr:while y're still young because some kids in Yakima begin s. ; to WI i14144:A violence 'eails a young age. These kids need protection and prevention work se\.$“.. don't b4;,,t, e violent, as well. • Have curfe**. uent youth. • More neighbors ,...,e3 ved in making criminals feel unwelcome in the neighborhood. • Address and hold responsible landlords who own rental property and constantly rent it out to gang members or drug dealers. • Having a police officer station his/her vehicle near areas of suspected of criminal activity to discourage overt criminal activity, even if for a short period. • Crack down on school truancy; enforcement needed. • Neighbors need to call police and report crimes as they happen. • Neighbors need to know one another better. • Cameras located on street intersections that can read vehicle license plates. Page 9 of 47 7.) Would "Street Captains" be helpful for fearful witnesses who wish to report crime? • Yes, affirmative support from residents to establish "Street Captains." 8.) What are short term needs? • More neighborhood forums to continue this conversation on public safety. • "Night Out" gatherings for neighbors to meet neighbors. • Inform neighbors of the wanted criminals on Yakima's Crime Stoppers list. • Identify "Street Captains" and create "Street Coordinated Phone Lists." 9.) What are long term need? • More police/patrolling in residential streets. • Focus on gang prevention and drug preventr, --> Reformed gang members can disco 00 --> Encourage youth to do a "Ride- • Enable older youth to provide merit,0 • Redirect city investments from wi youth. youth from joining gangs. e with p SRO in middle school, IE younger ys ohot events to you cntersiprogr 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public s ---Fo • Can parents legally discii' a minor who is beingsp 410 .1 o 6 with parents in this scenario, g areundoc ;*. grants.. • • 2 tug. oes the YPD handle a call made by •nrentsY How do YPD officers deal icers deal with parents who too ers disclose at the scene who with the individual who called If sortie° o's port a called 91 it tieees 911 at or tie. ko.,,,o c scene iately as itto best a stre a It oo 0 toss , for poll 4),41 ers to sii-.:.' the critni i'Jsthere a way for witnesses to report a crime .. 0 t N. t 'pc. %rot with LEO in front of neighbor? o z! 4:: :'ll behalf of a primary witness? What is tkcaptain ,, ii , an effective liaison for his/her neighbors? to 6666 Page 10 of 47 12 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #2 Location: St. Michael's Episcopal Mission Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2017 @ 4:OOpm Language: English Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, City Prosecutor; Sergeant Rafael Sanchez, Officer Jorge Quinones, Yakima Police Department Council -members: Dulce Gutierrez, Kathy Coffey Public attendance: 4 NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Gutierrez a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, an Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- a. Process of reporting a crime for w b. Policy regarding inquiries about citiz c. How to report crimes 'me Sto • 01:.:1„,s. victitns or switn- d Y and victims Section 2 - Neighborha ao‘*atrol a. How the YPD generan o b. Resour VO c. CO 1„ioye. d p. 1 text avai Sp - Staff ritial are tie . .„ Section 3 - Cr no 'revention a. Questions and ittz rs for 1.) Do you recognize • Yes A - uneihn mber Gutierrez non e safety neighbors here today? (Attendees asked to raise hand) 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes, it would be great if the City can help create neighbor phone lists • Toppenish neighborhoods make good use of neighborhood phone lists • Service providers, La Casa Hogar, the Church, and the food bank also serve as hubs that help families know one another in the neighborhood Page 11 of 47 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood? • Community coming together is important • Being friendly towards neighbors is important • Knowing your neighbors • Extend the downtown district boundary to Walnut Avenue • Reporting crimes, no matter how small the crime 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing violence? • Verbal fights are common • Difficult to distinguish when crime is occurring in are a*7 *th heavy loitering 5.) What positive things do we have as a neighborhood .9,3`; help reduce violence? • The Henry Beauchamp Community Center ; • All the churches, social services and co • Naches Parkway • Association of Churches holds "Mom y centers a "tise. neighborhood f Blessings" after fa 6.) As neighbors, what do we need in order to keep en • Law enforcement at the YN ot because homelessness in the neighbW „4 3.6 there are to Camp Hope (uncertain of red.;:fin • Speaking/being friendly to neigh' von.. Azi otings Crime down 241,:.6 4'4* ope services haveknot relieved ess people who say they can't go 13 7.) Would "Street C. tt be h • Probably so. * Dep the ne Bld for fe 8.) Wh * Ge *ppgltatch.15 tresses a • 3 .ientiteniporary housing 9.) What are Ion • Better light' %14 • Improving Na * Improving streets' *11 wish to report crime? • Clean up blighted areas • Reducing the number of abandoned properties 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public safety? • Residences that sell drugs need to be reported • Heard a neighbor was upset/felt ignored after reporting a house suspected of selling drugs because uniformed officers did not arrive to the scene ---Forum Concluded --- Page 12 of 47 14 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #3 Location: Garfield Elementary School Gymnasium Date/Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 6:OOpm Language: English with Spanish translation Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, City Prosecutor; Captain Jeff Schneider, Sergeant Uriel Mendoza, Officer Thomas Garza, Yakima Police Deptartment Council -members: Dulce Gutierrez, Carmen Mendez, Kathy Coffey Public attendance: 25 Also in attendance: Garfield Elementary Principal NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Gutierre a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- S a. Process of repotting a crime for witn=.i'sr.s b. Policy regarding inq c. How to report cri • Is texting 91 • Are services a ut eitize e Stepp rity? -sh, spec e vier' „ 'tness 4,1 victims 4' 4 ip Ly 911 Text services? ceived a case number but it remains e of the house burglary "** Section- ighborhood ling a. How the etterally pa resid I areas b. Resource li •ns, vol crime and prioritization c. Community po and p: ation improve public safety • What is the res time for a shooting? • Is there an * • nse to reports of speeding in a school zone? • How can law enfor ent prevent speeding in residential neighborhoods? • Is it hard to get a speed bump installed to help reduce speeding? Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Gutierrez a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here today? (Attendees asked to raise hand) • Yes. Page 13 of 47 15 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes. 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood? • More lighting • Cleaning up streets and alley ways • City employees who pick up trash should be allowed to report sightings of illegal dumping • Reporting graffiti • Neighbors need to get together and know one another A 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing violence? • Bad lighting * Lack of support for after-school progr • Naissance motels/hotels • Community involvement and awarene • More neighbors need to report crime or * Not enough police officers 4 iz acking conce 5.) What positive things do we have • None. borhood help reduce violence? 6.) As neighbors, wha 4 3 ..`f3:3' 4 orde • If someone s • Report naiss: ceOUSCS • Yakima police o s wh • rvio resen so live in neighborhood 7) Wo • treet ('ap''3• 'b be helpful ighbors are e h for fe Itrig 8.) What are shcirt "?* • Get to knoW. net • Don't feel fe ed youth - adults need to report criminal youth • Surveillance c. e intersections • Repair of eroded sidewalks • Handicap ramps needs? 33. e down? blesses who wish to report crime? ice their name on a Block Watch list 9.) What are long term needs? • Responsible spending to preserve funding for public safety • Revive old programs like "The Alley Cats" Page 14 of 47 16 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public safety? Keep school gyms open during after school hours to increase opportunities for kids Develop a support system to keep young people safe • Many small children unsafely walk home alone to and from school ---Forum Concluded --- Page 15 of 47 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #4 Location: Henry Beauchamp Community Center Date/Time: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 @ 6:OOpm Language: English with Spanish translation Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, City Prosecutor; Officer Gonzalo Deloza, Yakima Police Department Council -members: Dulce Gutierrez Public attendance: 35 Also in attendance: U.S. Senator Patty Murray Central Washington Director NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Gutierre a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, and 1-1b, Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- S a. Process of reporting a crime for witif s b. Policy regarding inqui 1out cii'' °'8$ c. How to report crime, *fi Stopp 8 Does the norb ergency btf e n b Can you track ti"‘ e pr$:,13iess of a $, $1 :stattis'r, Sectio a. FloW2 b. Reso c. C01111111111 • Why d igh YPII) gener itat*oris voi of cri ttt • • • tieing and n the detect" happens? Why won't yes Can a witness re anonymously by being given an incident number? Can the City prov victim's advocates or support services for the families of victims? What can a family of a homicide victim do to protect itself from the suspected perpetrators that killed their relative? Is the City setting aside money to hire more officers? Can community members help (or participate in the city's process to) recruit officers to the YPD? After years of discussing public safety problems, who is actually accountable for providing the proper resources to respond to these public safety problems? zt4iic $.' ential arei, . 4 land prioritization . . . . atio rove public safety ivision reach out to the victim's family after a homicide $$1,0 victims phone calls to family members of homicide victims? Page 16 of 47 17 18 • Is there an overlap in officer training for new officers to learn from well -experienced officers? • Why hasn't the city contracted an outside agency to help reduce gang violence and other problems? • Why doesn't the city have reserve officers? • Where can a Block Watch be established? • Can a Block Watch (or civilian) conduct a citizens' arrest? • How can the city help prevent youth behavioral problems? Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Gutierrez a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here cv • Yes 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know yo • Yes ked to raise hand) e arid/or number? 3.) What is most important for the sa *This question was not stated. 4.) What challenges do Need more Broken fami Reduction in pr High of depe ea s tteighbo d? wn redtici , °tette ut the ken Not e th and n community involvement of love -.... , - programs ugh advertisi ;':,:',4a f staff/voludt,,, ut heir fa h jobs 5.) What positive • Block Watch p.I.44,tai • Full family partic • Programs at parks • PTA • After school programs S at as a neighborhood that can help reduce violence? be positive for our neighborhoods including children) 6.) As neighbors, what do we need in order to keep violence and crime down? *This question was not stated. 7.) Would "Street Captains" be helpful for fearful witnesses who wish to report crime? • Yes Page 17 of 47 19 8.) What are short term needs? • Volunteers for block parties, youth programs, community policing program, and helping protect others • Culturally relevant programs • Sports activities • Open up schools during evening hours • Provide support for educational success and strengthen youth skills • More facilities within walking distance for youth • Transportation options for youth to access youth servitz."..- xample: bus passes) • Develop stronger resources • Treat kids to positive activities (example: youth 9.) What are long term needs? • Pool in east Yakima • Tutoring services (education support) • Emphasis on family unity and parents as ,teachers/of youth • Teach (children) love, teach consistency teabhub uing other P1 0,14 property, and to be a decent person Affordable indoor sports acti (extre ather in) the winter and summer seasons • More parents willingto volunteer • Access to schu ,ivii;;;,, for yout es 10.) What else needs si,4- ad bPuello • The creation of aii,ltro ; iiiltyt(t renter to improve community pride poitti -4):, ',mho come nh theintent to help parentsavoid • Jobs wor erpetuate the absence of parents in their • • dren's liveS e. irig sup eervi Ycin ogri d high school diploma/GED support services Eugai- 41-,4t of Yi ool DiStrict Increase e lement of unity members More co l'i:e;tion b: en parents and the Yakima School District ---Forum Concluded --- Page 18 of 47 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #5 Location: Robertson Elementary School Gymnasium Date/Time: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 @ 6:OOpm Language: English Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney & City Prosecutor; Officer Gonzalo Deloza, Lieutenant Chad Stevens, Yakima Police Department Council -members: Dulce Gutierrez Public attendance: 14 Also in attendance: Robertson Elementary School Principal; Gina McCabe NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM ington State Representative Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Gutierre a. Welcome attendees b. Introduce staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for sect Oi*fr'''. d 3 Section 1 - How to Repo, a. Process of reportin b. Policy regarding c. How to report Brim • About 6 years ag tiring th ere a best p'tit, '44tk. • A- .„„tsi,ent witness offic ; arrive to nearby. 1,t4' wasn't thi 222 S wimesse Iizenshi toppers, ter atte cy l 911 11 ling from outside of the jurisdiction? cting 91 1e driving if there is an emergency? had her car broken into and was waiting for a police e rep e resident observed a police officer in his vehicle r wi and victims ext and Y. ack d to contact YPD from her location in 'rna and couldn't reach the YPD. How 20 cer ab e to attend to this problem if he was nearby? Section 2 - Neighborhob g -- Staff a. How the YPD generallyols residential areas b. Resource limitations, volume of crime and prioritization c. Community policing and participation improve public safety • A resident had his property broken into so he drove to the police department for a case number and was told to go back to his shop and wait for an officer. The resident felt it was more important at the moment to drive to a store and purchase a new door to replace the broken -in door damaged by the burglars. Why does an officer need to enter the property to verify his claim that his property was been broken into? • If neighbors/officers don't know the neighbors is it really a neighborhood? • Are there "beat" officers assigned to each of the nine districts? Page 19 of 47 21 • If a property/house security alarm goes off does the tenant or a neighbor need to call for police response? • How do pawn shops prevent stolen items from being bought/sold in their establishment? • How are the pawn shops monitored to ensure they are reporting accurately? • Are second hand stores held to the same standards? • How many vacancies does the YPD have right now? • Do all officers live in the city of Yakima? • Can the City of Yakima pay for officers' living expenses for officers who are willing to live in east Yakima? Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Gutie a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors he 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your • Yes 3.) What is most important for the s *This question was not stated. * '''tredtteing age aboE,48: they p o help reduce crime . 0 ik-t• tivities. Youth are either home alone or '7414 d decisi t er these circumstances, in particular youth he o tt I for you is activities are too narrow. ship '411. o people are less invested in where they live, and n't truS eir neighbors. to, onse time has been great in her neighborhood in central d by an officer in response to a report and felt very reassured dents in east Yakima are not experiencing the same police • Police cannot be. • Net may no t ‘e streetund ea: tv, on't play sp is less home 0 they i i,dont know Experie ith police Yakima. e was by it. She is c ce response time. • Crime in other areas6 town are just as meaningful as in their own areas and vice versa so the city has to fix safety problems across the city. 5.) What positive things do we have as a neighborhood that can help reduce violence? • Robertson Elementary School offers an after-school art program • Strong and active PTA 6.) As neighbors, what do we need in order to keep violence and crime down? *This question was not stated. Page 20 of 47 22 7.) Would "Street Captains" be helpful for fearful witnesses who wish to report crime? • Possibly yes but Captains must be trustworthy/creditable. 8.) What are short term needs? • Sidewalk needed on Powerhouse Rd between Lincoln and Englewood 9.) What are long term needs? • Sidewalk and street lighting needed on Powerhouse Rd between Lincoln and Englewood • Strengthening code enforcement • Reducing the amount of non-operating vehicles par yards and streets • Reducing homelessness 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public s • Public report on results of public safe *iota • Incentives for police officers to reside ighborhoods most • Expand Lincoln between 24th and 40th • Police officers can use baseball cards to en kid ---Forum Concluded --- ow la it...,ted by crime en Ilpent Page 21 of 47 23 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #6 Location: McClure Elementary School Date/Time: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 @ 6:00pm Language: English Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney & City Prosecutor; Lieutenant Sean Boyle, Gang Unit Sergeant Chad Janis, Yakima Police Department Council -members: Carmen Mendez, Kay Funk Public attendance: 7 NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Mendez a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- S 44 a. Process of reporting a crime for wiuiid b. Policy regarding, inquif:.4:,Ii,out citizen -41: statu c. How to report erim 4:4 i41 e Stop ® What crime sidere stantial non-emergeni Sectio a. lio*Z/ b. Reso c. Co • • g „Pats Sta YPD gene e,,„ trOli 714ential mitations, vo ffric of c „and prioritization un4, tieing and p matio i; prove public safety What p D'`) ol does the :411(ool use during an active shooter situation to keep kids safe? When a :%*, old was o4ii ed around noon and students were outside within school premises loc\',..bck away of shooting, there wasn't a warning by Yakima ; Police Departm hould school staff do in these situations? Can the City ask fot4 ear answer regarding active shooter drills from the Yakima School District? People are partaking in drug use in the next door parking lot to McClure elementary school. What can be done to stop this drug use occurring so close to the school? Does a person being charged for a crime have the ability to know the identity of the witness who reported them? What crime is considered a Page 22 of 47 Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Mendez a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here today? • No. 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes. Is there a neighborhood block watch in the McClure Elementary neighborhood? 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood?" • More police patrolling in the area • More awareness about the location of registered 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing violen • Lack of mandatory training for school s • McClure Elementary School is no lon ders studentsfor':14,14 e shooter lock -downs ed with an assi pliee officer 5.) What positive things do we have as a neighbo No input from residents. at, d..!Itein reduce 6.) As neighbors, what do we need in • Report crime 7.) Would "Street Ca 40 Yes • Some people exposed to the sus 8.) +It No in om residents.. crime down? •ful 4 A. me due to fear of having their identity nee? to report crime? 9.) What ar- el.! term needs • Validate, perils Increase a ess abo proving public safety 24 10.) What else needs to ed for public safety? • Schools should m."it; e parents to "Parent Nights" if they have students in the Yakima School District ---Forum Concluded --- Page 23 of 47 25 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #7 Location: Lewis & Clark Middle School Cafeteria Date/Time: Thursday, February 22, 2018 @ 6:OOpm Language: English with Spanish translation Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney & City Prosecutor; Lieutenant Sean Boyle, Gang Unit Sergeant Chad Janis, Yakima Police Department Council -members: Carmen Mendez, Dulce Gutierrez Public attendance: 8 Also in attendance: Lewis & Clark Middle School Principal NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember MndePd a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for se A: , 2, and 3 Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- St a. Process of reporting a e lorwitues b. Policy regarding in it* t citizens C. 110W to report cri C • After mportio-u crim and city police 'Mt* P • ,t31; „ la bI Section ighborhood 'q'11 3 , a. How the ienerally patrals re- ii - areas b. Resource*tins, yol crime and prioritization ;033, c. Community pu and put *.,..,.ation improve public safety d victims Stoppe xt an ack the Yak County Sheriff's office do city prosecutors ort too Section 3 - Crime Prevent Councilmember Mendez a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here today? • Yes Page 24 of 47 26 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes, for long-term neighbors but it may not be helpful for short term neighbors. • Building relationships with neighbors and local officials help people address their concerns. 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood? • Need sidewalks for student population • The lack of sidewalks also increases the vehicle traffic on private property • Need more police patrolling • When school is out there is greater risk of violence • Fencing the parks help children feel safer • The lack of sidewalks demonstrate a lack of saft 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing viole % e • Lack of communication about domestic • Sometimes fear prevents residents fro rtmg a public crim • People need to speak up more about pub ',. ime and o find violence .., , * More people need to say sowhen etbing they • Continuing constant cornm een. the ere witness to to domestic ol and immediate neighbors 5.) What positive things do we have to.0 7i:: ane,M.. ihu • Neighbors chec th • Parents can and • i'...p key 'When people' - one awl they are' '444, er i 7Ale. open to t • Building trust anon shoula ers 44' :ng suspicious at a neighbors residence 6.) As • , • • Re • cot= • Ensuring speaking res • Have a YakBar residents who don gilant for ss - e police I picious ve tion ack is ac ord reduce violence? raying out of trouble mg about problems ence and crime down? ible to as many residents as possible including spanish number that provides the same service as YakBack online for e Internet access 7.) Would "Street Captains" be helpful for fearful witnesses who wish to report crime? • Yes, having private residents work closely with law enforcement is very helpful. 8.) What are short term needs? • Sidewalks! Page 25 of 47 27 9.) What are long term needs? • Public safety through environmental design; around the school and inside of school • Sidewalks! 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public safety? • Encourage students to speak out about violence and suspicious behavior • Students don't feel safe reporting peers who are behaving violently or suspiciously • Barb wire on school buildings to prevent active shooters from having rooftop access • The City of Yakima should directly contact schools to promote Police community events. • Have more Police community events on school prope ---Forum Concluded --- Page 26 of 47 28 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #8 Location: Franldin Middle School Cafeteria Date/Time: Friday, February 24, 2018 @ 6:OOpm Language: English Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney & City Prosecutor; Lieutenant Linda Watts, Sergeant Kelly Willard, Officer Jorge Quinones, Officer Eric Jones, Yakima Police Department Council -members: Kay Funk, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez Public attendance: 15 NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Funk a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- S a. Process of reporting a crime for witnl."' "t NeS tr:$ b. Policy regarding inu' c. How to report crim„7 • What is the '1,4,6,A.,Cititergen ut eittze e St.f)p one ti tness d victims Section. 2 , a. b.R and pr zation c. Co I rfN,, p, olicing an; jeiPa *mprove public safety • Is ,1°., minim t,(i.,,, d for A', ber of K-9 dogs on duty? ' ee- Is rec trge, officers fof-Ir..,- YPD going well? Can the 1p revit. t,,. a previously active neighborhood block watch? • 05, '24$ How big of ' *-4e. d° eighborhood block watch cover? . Is the police m. rtir't .,.- ort to reach and interact with middle school students? • Is the police engagi ,:: n Iocal sport tournaments? sideritt. Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Funk a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here today? • Yes Page 27 of 47 29 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood? • Reducing clustered housing facilities of registered sex offenders • Suspicious individuals may be gone by the time law enforcement arrives to the scene • It's unsafe for pedestrian traffic attempting to walk in north -south directions to cross vehicle traffic going east -west on Tieton and east -west on Summitview • Police need to patrol residential areas (not only main streets) 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing violence? • Some people may be hesitant to report crime • After hit-and-run incidents, victims don't • People are worried about exposing thei, r.3'43 3 5.) What positive things do we have as a neigh • Police officers were great in responding to to house asking residents fo p0 ity what hap* ert,,with their report ty when repo *.apat. crime 6.) As neighbors, what do we need in • Report all crime regardless of . -,. • Report all crime aeiiiii,,,,,,een suspe **4"[:4 ; for fe. it:o4 7.) Would "Street CU • Yes help reduv.;-„iolence? individual g from house r cash. vinieaort'icrime , me maY seem° down? 9) What Ong. term nee' • • • • sing aggrssive pan handling oiling orcement of non-operating vehicles parked on front lawns wish to report crime? 10.) What else needs to sed for public safety? • Have crossing guar at high traffic intersections ---Forum Concluded --- Page 28 of 47 30 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #9 Location: Yakima — Washington Middle School Cafeteria Date/Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 @ 6:OOpm Language: Spanish with English translation Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney & City Prosecutor; Officer Gonzalo Deloza, Nicki Sandino, (Community Services Division), Yakima Police Department Council -members: Dulce Gutierrez, Jason White Public attendance: 37 NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Guti6rre a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, and Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- S a. Process of reporting a crime for wi OUt tn:e:611"4 # Stahl" e Stepp 91 4° v. 'Sh? about ci b. Policy regarding inq c. How to report crim • Can texts be • Do 911 dispatc ,77 Sectio tg Pa S ential ad; a. [-lo YPD getter troll b. Reso *tations, vo of c d prioritization c. Co ,ollicing and p ipatio *rove public safety • What i a,e require u t for participating in the Community Academy? • Is citizensuired to'liArtic ipate in the Community Academy? • How do peop u e Community Academy? • What are options.114, dividual who feel they were victimized by law enforcement officials? • Can the city do something about parked vehicles that block road access and/or parked vehicles that increase risk of vehicle collision? Page 29 of 47 31 Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Gutierrez a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here today? • Some said yes, some said no. 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhood7.:;7k, • Improving lighting • Communication with law enforcement officials • Need to increase police presence significantly • Neighborhood residents need to be info tyko #ut publi6 • Programs, activities and mentorship for • Reducing speeding • Reducing graffiti 4.) What challenges do we face in r • Gangs • Need more family involvemen • Need enforcement of curfew for 4pP * Gang intimidaf on° eiih. P A 5.) What positive ii.iu do we hdi'Vkl * Folks are 1 )jjlthars, ty on a consistent basis 6.) As Ile, y. od that elp reduce violence? eighboring homes & neighbors o we m r ,s;:i.r., - - si knee and crime down? '91 1 whery Is ots% -t: e eard; t - -nt.,,are heard almost daily in this neighborhood t '' eighbors are': rr:fid to #1'.# out, or unsure of who the offenders are, or simply don't feel. 4 a fident talkm 1taw en einem • You k# • Mutual r t for quiet) by all neighbors 7.) Would "Street Captaf 4:sAn, elpful for fearful witnesses who wish to report crime? • Yes 8.) What are short term needs? • Sidewalks • Trees • Maintain alley ways in descent conditions • Improving south 4th street • Better standards for maintaining lawns/properties Page 30 of 47 32 9.) What are long term needs? • More vigilance • Lighting in alley ways • More street lights • More speed humps • Youth programs • Workshops for kids during after-school hours • Stronger PTA • More community engagement to uphold safety 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public safety? • Alley way next to Adams Elementary School is aintained • Support for removal of trees that cause sidewa • Intersections with deep potholes flood d p:Aieavy lamb lied snow • Vehicles are broken into frequently bu s do not alway swiort the crime because often no arrest is made (leaving peopl little confidence in 1 reporting system) • Cameras do not always ensure an arrest e made • Scammers that go home to ho I e • Theft of mail • School lock -down procedures • Parents need to know how their premises • Preventing stu - shooter st ons ..r!o 4', be prot- ‘,...Fit.frcttri violence while on school ---Forum Concluded --- Page 31 of 47 City of Yakima - Public Safety Neighborhood Forum #10 Location: Wesley United Methodist Church Date/Time: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 @ 6:OOpm Language: English Staff: Cliff Moore, City Manager; Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney & City Prosecutor; Captain Gary Jones, Nicki Sandino, (Community Services Division), Yakima Police Department Council -members: Holly Cousens, Brad Hill, Dulce Gutierrez Public attendance: 10 NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM Welcome and Intro — Councilmember Cousens a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, and uticilmembe41: Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- S a. Process of reporting a crime for witn b. Policy regarding in c. How to report cry • What does thit citize e step* 4*.:,itztt 911,14:;*i. t:tt* ess g r tllitt 5,1; .t,sitvz:c7,4 ty do to d victims 4 tit Section 2 ',A 0'0 00d 1; 0.,:i. Z:14 30t, a. How_ It 11 F.4 . '41. ?.':*" esidentialt Lhe .. ., b. Reskqi, climitatioils\'' , 'lil e o , c. Co ,. ' ' • policing ati4 ' 4,1 *Cirih!:11Prove public safety can0"411 0 . . I •::. release f 51 4 atiOir4:'4Ia consistent basis regarding arrests made of suspects? ...„, 001i0 e residents ittt: m they have called detectives during an investigation and ailed b. t,:::Jrom law enforcement officials? ceiy0hlock-watch sticker or do only active members of block -watch 'how effective a block -watch is? e and p ization 33 • Why d have not ho4t • Do all neigh receive a block- • Is there data to q • Is the City helping homeless service providers in their effort to patrol streets looking for homeless individuals to serve? • What is the common age range for people participating in the Community Academy? • Why has a young African American male been experiencing being pulled over in his vehicles multiple times on his own neighborhood in recent months? Page 32 of 47 Section 3 - Crime Prevention -- Councilmember Cousens and Councilmember Hill a. Questions and Answers for attendees 1.) Do you recognize any of your neighbors here today? • Yes 2.) Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes 3.) What is most important for the safety of this neighborhoe4 • Speeding and careless driving on Chestnut • Radar cameras to reduce speeding • Street lights to improve lighting • Improving compliance with Stop signs • Improved infrastructure that removes oles out of the rtuddIfsidewa1ks 4.) What challenges do we face in reducing violen • Not enough police officers -V • Prevalence of gang activity • A diverse community can pres of police force speaks Spanish. 5.) What positive tin • Some nei • Most people do 34 y population is Latino and 15% 6.) As ne This as a ne ()els hav t)t of sp t to ang rtffilt ce feat elp reduce violence? Jence and crime down? 7.) \Vault '44‘‘ No input fro eet Captains adents. fearful witnesses who wish to report crime? 8.) What are short 14 t needs? pe No input from reside`'`ess. • 9.) What are long term nee • Satellite police facilities throughout different neighborhoods • Sharing more information about City resources intended to support public safety • Making gym space more accessible for physical health activities Page 33 of 47 35 10.) What else needs to be addressed for public safety? • Sidewalks on McKinley are so bad they're dangerous • Working to improve sidewalk infrastructure better in all areas is important • The City shouldn't recreate another plan similar to Gang Free Initiative (nor fund it) • Is there anything being done in the schools to teach about active shooter situations? • Pass ordinance that requires housing developers to construct sidewalks on both sides of street • Incentivize police officers to live in the neighborhood/area they are assigned to patrol by covering the cost of housing expenses (for as long asicer resides in the area he/she #,4 patrols) ?iv • Does the City offer premium pay for bilingual Speed bumps shouldn't make drivers slow do • it A • Grateful for the neighborhood forums on " safe ---Forum Concluded --- cers? l Omph (it's excessive) Page 34 of 47 36 Limitations of Neighborhood Forums on Public Safety 1. The selected locations used to host neighborhood forums were determined by the individual(s) who requested the forum. These locations were not selected based on crime or violence rates. 2. Due to a lack of funding, there was very limited advertising of these neighborhood forums. The two main approaches used to promote the neighborhood forums included Council -members delivering invitations door to door and also school officials sharing forum details with students. 3. At the 1st and 4th forum, residents expressed therItfrad!!about sharing their experiences in regard to crime at the forums due to fear of atioix ....criminals in their neighborhood. Page 35 of 47 Full Compilation of Resident Input Welcome and Introduction — Facilitated by councilmember(s) a. Welcomes attendees b. Introduces staff at forum c. Explain the forum format for section 1, 2, and 3 Section 1 - How to Report Crime -- Staff a. Process of reporting a crime for witnesses and victims b. Policy regarding inquiries about citizenship status fo c. How to report crimes using Crime Stoppers, 911 T • Is texting 911 treated as a priority? • Are services available in Spanish, specifi • After reporting a house burglary the vic * unknown if officers actually arrived to • Does the non -emergency phone n ber , • Can you track down the progress of a repo • About 6 years ago, a reside er attempte Phoenix AZ during a relative cy in Y does someone reach the local in sses and victims YakBack ‘;‘ Text sc.; ceived a case xi scene of the house b r but it remains ate 24/7? act YPD from her cation in d couldn't reach the YPD. How outside of the jurisdiction? , ... . • Is there a best practice for contac;41, 9 • A resident witni.z4:91.0, titan whi itt I officer to , 'tt-1:- ii- cpun. -WR nearby. Why's' 't this u .,., r able t. • sees, - • What crime is ci"i_avered 5.,14.. antial ert non- pricy: - A,..'f64 10154* 'Itlft 37 win ere is an emergency? d was waiting for a police o a police officer in his vehicle to this p tern if he was nearby? to call 911? What crime is considered a • • • Can te •Do 911 • What does rug city police ack availioss, the non-eme It;sti,R be sent to 91 4.1, hers ask do abo e report inettiiiittoianish? nty Sheriff s office do city prosecutors y phi osta umber for safety issues? „ Spanis rs about citizenship status? dress graffiti? Section 2 - Neighborhood Patrohng -- Staff a. How the YPD generally patrols residential areas b. Resource limitations, volume of crime and prioritization c. Community policing and participation improve public safety * Is 911 text available in Spanish? * What is the police response time for a shooting? • Is there an immediate response to reports of speeding in a school zone? • How can law enforcement prevent speeding in residential neighborhoods? • Is it hard to get a speed bump installed to help reduce speeding? Page 36 of 47 • Why doesn't the detective division reach out to the victim's family after a homicide happens? • Why won't detectives return phone calls to family members of homicide victims? * Can a witness report a tip anonymously by being given an incident number? * Can the City provide victim's advocates or support services for the families of victims? • What can a family of a homicide victim do to protect itself from the suspected perpetrators that killed their relative? • Is the City setting aside money to hire more officers? • Can community members help (or participate in the city's process to) recruit officers to the YPD? • After years of discussing public safety problems, w ly accountable for providing the proper resources to respond to the safety problems? • Is there an overlap in officer training for new s from well -experienced officers? • Why hasn't the city contracted an outsie:41:11-1tey to help re problems? • • 38 ang violence and other f.4 Why doesn't the city have reserve office Where can a Block Watch be established? Can a Block Watch (or civi How can the city help preven A resident had his property bro number and was told to go back t was more impo the broken -i property to • If heighbdred • Are o e sec duct a citi avioral p drove Nvait fo est? s? police department for a case fficer. The resident felt it d 'hase a new door to replace moment by the b a his pr w the nei each 44 ce respells o pawn she' the pa sit hand stores uncles do y officer need to enter the as been ' oken into? s is it really a neighborhood? e nine districts? the tenant or a neighbor need to call for n items from being bought/sold in their establishment? ensure they are reporting accurately? to the e standards? he YPD have right now? of Yakima? y for officers' living expenses for officers who are willing to Are se How man'. Do all office Can the City o live in east Yakim • What protocol does the school use during an active shooter situation to keep kids safe? • When a 14 year old was killed around noon and students were outside within school premises located only 1 block away of shooting, there wasn't a warning by Yakima Police Department. What should school staff do in these situations? • Can the City ask for a clear answer regarding active shooter drills from the Yakima School District? • People are partaking in drug use in the next door parking lot to McClure elementary school. What can be done to stop this drug use occurring so close to the school? Page 37 of 47 • • • • • • • • • 1 Does a person being charged for a crime have the ability to know the identity of the witness who reported them? Is there a minimum standard for the number of K-9 dogs on duty? Is recruiting officers for the YPD going well? Can the YPD help revitalize a previously active neighborhood block watch? How big of an area does a neighborhood block watch cover? Is the police making an effort to reach and interact with middle school students? Is the police engaging in local sport tournaments? What is the age requirement for participating in the Community Academy? Is citizenship required to participate in the Communt • emy? How do people sign up for the Community Acade What are options for an individual who feel the officials? • Can the city do something about parked v vehicles that increase risk of vehicle c. S t • Can the City release information on a • Why do some residents claim they have have not been called back fro law enforce timized by law enforcement hat bloe' 3 Pe49_ IA access and/or parked 39 tent basis regarding ts made of suspects? detecd, during an stigation and y active tnernher 'of block -watch • Do all neighbors receive a b tch sticker receive a block -watch sticker. • Is there data to quantify how e t Is the City helpin eless *roNtr • • homeless indiv.41).11:!. What is the *qi'A.,ron ag izse 0 , . • Why has a yo vehicles multiple Seeti a. u ctor erican m nei .tch heir e At. oto patrol streets looking for the Community Academy? n experiencing being pulled over in his ood in recent months? 1. • • 0 Crime Do y Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Some Yes cognize11 our. n said yes, some said no, neilinember(s) bore here today? Page 38 of 47 40 iL Do you think it would be useful to know your neighbors' name and/or phone number? • Yes • Yes, it would be great if the City can help create neighbor phone lists; Toppenish neighborhoods make good use of neighborhood phone lists; Service providers, La Casa Hagar, the Church, and the food bank also serve as hubs that help families know one another in the neighborhood • Yes • Yes • Yes • Yes. Is there a neighborhood block watch in the M • Yes, for long-term neighbors but it may not be relationships with neighbors and local offic • Yes • Yes • Yes iii. What is most important f • • • • • • Ac Co coming to sCiii r is o Being fri towards bors is important • Knowing yo bo • Extend the do 0 'ct boundary to Walnut Avenue • Reporting crimes, atter how small the crime • More lighting • Cleaning up streets and alley ways • City employees who pick up trash should be allowed to report sightings of illegal dumping • Reporting graffiti • Neighbors need to get together and know one another * More police patrolling in the area * More awareness about the location of registered sex offenders The safety of our children an When crime occurs, that police' (relatives may know info .tion Arresting or members of When patent respectfully and Ens have Elementary neighborhood? short term neighbors; Building dress their concerns. afety of torhoot? bora. ith they beeilt!,- , anon on ation to hu u_oe Ite ly of victim to share updates vestijA'i ara • }/ omicide o ositive relationships with residents and g in the neighborhood. cene within reasonable timeframe. eaten, or taunt the family eir child, that detectives listen Page 39 of 47 41 • Need sidewalks for student population • The lack of sidewalks also increases the vehicle traffic on private property • Need more police patrolling • When school is out there is greater risk of violence • Fencing the parks help children feel safer • The lack of sidewalks demonstrate a lack of safety • Reducing clustered housing facilities of registered sex offenders • Suspicious individuals may be gone by the time law enforcement arrives to the scene • It's unsafe for pedestrian traffic attempting to walk in nth -south directions to cross vehicle traffic going east -west on Tieton and east -we- tilloununitview • Police need to patrol residential areas (not only eets) • Improving lighting • Communication with law enforcement offi • Need to increase police presence signi • . Neighborhood residents need to be i ;14 i:jd about public safe • Programs, activities and mentorship for • Reducing speeding • Reducing graffiti • Speeding and careless drivin • Radar cameras to reduce speedi #1i • Street lights to i lighting Improving co 0.; 444.Stop si • Improved in cture t ;41 -moves s out o e middle of sidewalks a consistent basis iv. NVitg etiges e a ate again '0400:,secto rePibL: f gunshots. Some 0.0y0ents may !1 resentme towards LEO for underperforming in duties (specific' cloyed pei 4i* response time). • There's mor- 0; ng abu1Ahe problem than action being taken to solve the problem. • Some residents havbo sregarded by detectives when reporting new or additional information e1u1d o a cine committed against their family member. • Verbal fights are common • Difficult to distinguish when crime is occurring in areas with heavy loitering • Bad lighting • Lack of support for after-school programs for kids • Naissance motels/hotels • Community involvement and awareness is lacking • More neighbors need to report crime or voice concern • Not enough police officers • Need more people to care about the violence problem ucin ence? omictse, thu.eeilbe to the deceased victim feel compelled to •4,4 "Vidual, e- 40'y-unlawfu1ly. etimes responded to within a shorter timeframe than Page 40 of 47 • Broken families • Reduction in programs for youth • High level of dependency on police and not enough community involvement Lack of communication to youth community Lack of love for youth within their families Need programs that provide youth jobs Not enough advertising of YPAL Not enough staff/volunteers at YPAL Not everyone is on the same page about public safety priorities Police cannot be everywhere Neighbors may not know what role they play to he Need more activities for Youth besides sports a on the street and can make bad decisions unde that don't play sports. The options for yo There is less home ownership now so they often don't know or don't trust th Experience with police response time has Yakima. Once she was called by it. She is concerned resid response time. • Crime in other areas of town ar se ci ivities are are less investe ighbors. great ce crime :youth are either home alone or ces, in particular youth ow. here they live, and er neighbo'v a report an t experiencing Hie y an officer east Y, 11 so the city has to fi „ st • Lack of • McClure Ehiigii,o ' Se • Lack of • Sometimes fear p d in central ery reassured e police :their o afety probl for sch ts f tive shooter lock down s no lo Assigned police officer domestic ence from r ng a public crime they were witness to ic e and also find solutions to domestic 42 areas and vice versa • • Co nce people n ng constant • Some • After hit- • People are rig when they see something between the school and immediate neighbors • Gangs t to re rt crime victims don't know what happens with their report posing their identity when reporting a crime • Need more family initroivement in their children's' lives • Need enforcement of curfew for youth • Gang intimidation of other neighborhood youth • Not enough police officers • Prevalence of gang activity • A diverse community can present challenges; 40%+ of city population is Latino and 15% of police force speaks Spanish. Page 41 of 47 43 v. What positive things do we have as a neighborhood that can help reduce violence? • Once community conversations begin, communication among neighbors is positive and unified because of shared experiences of neighborhood violence. • The Henry Beauchamp Community Center • All the churches, social services and community centers in the neighborhood * Naches Parkway * Association of Churches holds "Moment of Blessings" after fatal shootings • Block Watch programs can be positive for our neighborhoods * Full family participation (including children) • Programs at parks • PTA • After school programs • Robertson Elementary School offers an after -s • Strong and active PTA • Neighbors check in with other nei b s, • Parents can talk with children and f: al' ta,:a embers about stayint tr,i. of trouble • When people trust one another they are *nitio, *en ng about 0.0 a CMS !IL • • Building trust and cotnmuni on should be\ • Police officers were great in ng to a re an individual walking from house to house asking residents for t ty to w , vir cash. * Folks are typically familiar wite ' hb ig on „ii: a f mes & neighbors • Some neighborho*a - a .ve a lot o t,.:ce an eatur Most people *7 3 ,,:4-4•1,te gang tat vi« Asin keep violence and crime down? .- ..., t. More li. is becan"„,:ols itoll:ut3 3.73lt itt,. - 'for ki.,i . 3 because some kids in Yakima begin to SS vioi owl a g age. need protection and prevention work so don't • tufew for de • ilibers • AcIcires 'nui „bold respo out to gane'sl -33* bars or Having a poll to discourage ov'' Crack down on sclil in mak 1,1 criminals feel unwelcome in the neighborhood. le landlords who own rental property and constantly rent it g dealers. n his/her vehicle near areas of suspected of criminal activity al activity, even if for a short period. cy; enforcement needed. • Neighbors need to call police and report crimes as they happen. • Neighbors need to know one another better. • Cameras located on street intersections that can read vehicle license plates. • Law enforcement at the YNHS Depot because Camp Hope services have not relieved homelessness in the neighborhood and there are homeless people who say they can't go to Camp Hope (uncertain of reasoning) • Speaking/being friendly to neighbors • If someone sees something criminal, they should report it. Page 42 of 47 vii. 44 • Report naissance houses • Yakima police officers who also live in this neighborhood • More police presence • Report crime Be vigilant for outsider • Call the police if you see something suspicious at a neighbors residence • Report suspicious vehicles • Communication * Ensuring Y. ack is accessible to as many residents as ossible including spanish speaking residents • Have a YakBack telephone number that provides # e service as YakBack online for residents who don't have internet access * Report all crime regardless of how small or ,n crime may seem. • Report all crime even when suspect has e the area • Call 911 when gunshots are heard; e heard Winos in this neighborhood but neighbors are afraid to speak out, "-';'## -ure of who the offen are, or simply don't feel confident talking to law enforcemen',1-2-., • Youth programs '4„# • Mutual respect for quiet ho tietglil)ors Would "Street Captains" be Yes, affirmative Probably so b Block Watc Could be help Some neighbors a al w h "St bor rt from res the nei amen es who wish to report crime? aptains." d; Difficult to sustain • y • • Yes • Yes yes - Some peon d to the susp g private re ust be e on a Block Watch list creditable. om repo g crime due to fear of having their identity me basely with law enforcement is very helpful. viii. What are short ds? • More neighborhoo rums to continue this conversation on public safety. • "Night Out" gatherings for neighbors to meet neighbors. * Inform neighbors of the wanted criminals on Yakima's Crime Stoppers list. * Identify "Street Captains" and create "Street Coordinated Phone Lists." • Getting to know neighbors * Get to know your neighbors • Don't feel fearful of troubled youth - adults need to report criminal youth • Surveillance cameras on intersections * Repair of eroded sidewalks Page 43 of 47 ix. 45 Handicap ramps • Volunteers for block parties, youth programs, community policing program, and helping protect others Culturally relevant programs Sports activities Open up schools during evening hours Provide support for educational success and strengthen youth skills More facilities within walking distance for youth Transportation options for youth to access youth services (example: bus passes) Develop stronger resources Treat kids to positive activities (example: youth fi Sidewalk needed on Powerhouse Rd between L. Sidewalks! Sidewalks Trees d Englewood Maintain alley ways in descent condin'oion.. *Er Improving south 4th street Better standards for maintai lawnsfprop What are long term needs? More police/patrolling in reside Focus on. gang pr* --> Refo eti --> Eneouragtit Itith to 4,4 Enable older y o prov Redir n and dm can di Tide -A mentors laves event you joining gangs. polie 0 in middle school. younger youth. vents to youth centers/programming. Cle Reduc Responsi Revive old p Pool in east Y oving Na ty.3 ark ving streets ,1* e number 1„, t4i.0endirtg t(r„, s endow 0 °properties serve funding for public safety he Alley Cats" Tutoring services tion support) Emphasis on family unity and parents as first teachers of youth Teach (children) love, teach consistency, teach about valuing other people's property, and to be a decent person Affordable indoor sports activities during (extreme weather in) the winter and summer seasons • More parents willing to volunteer at youth facilities • Access to school facilities for youth activities • Sidewalk and street lighting needed on Powerhouse Rd between Lincoln and Englewood • Strengthening code enforcement Page 44 of 47 46 • Reducing the amount of non-operating vehicles parked on lawn yards and streets • Reducing homelessness • Validate concerns • Increase awareness about improving public safety • Public safety through environmental design; around the school and inside of school • Sidewalks! • Be consistent with suppressing aggressive pan handling • Be consistent with bike patrolling • Be consistent with code enforcement of non-operating • More vigilance • Lighting in alley ways • More street lights • More speed humps • Youth programs • Workshops for kids during after-schoo • Stronger PTA • More community engageme • Satellite police facilities thr • Sharing more information abo • Making gym space more accessi 40 'des parked on front lawns o uphold sa x. What else n • Can parents minor who is pare is seen ifferent ne urces int rhoods o support public safety *yities heal essed f by sp ow does YPD handle a call made by a sciplined eir parents? How do YPD officers deal with how D officers deal with parents who are 404 neone Is it necess ne scene of th it °cep' ithout spe • How sh6 best way fo • Residences • Heard a neighboil because uniformed o a tcrtme p() e? Is with L , 40lice officers disclose at the scene who called cers to speak with the individual who called 911 at or a way for witnesses to report a crime immediately as in front of neighbor? eport a crime on behalf of a primary witness? What is the n" to be an effective liaison for his/her neighbors? eed to be reported set/felt ignored after reporting a house suspected of selling drugs cers did not arrive to the scene • Keep school gyms open during after school hours to increase opportunities for kids • Develop a support system to keep young people safe • Many small children unsafely walk home alone to and from school • The creation of a Centro De la Raza community center to improve community pride • Job training opportunities for low-income parents (with the intent to help parents avoid employment that require long work hours and perpetuate the absence of parents in their children's lives) • Early learning support services and high school diploma/GED support services Page 45 of 47 • 47 Youth programs in different parks Engagement of Yakima School District Increase engagement of community members More communication between parents and the Yakima School District Public report on results of public safety forums Incentives for police officers to reside in neighborhoods most impacted by crime Expand Lincoln between 24th and 40th Police officers can use baseball cards to engage kids to know law enforcement Schools should mandate parents to "Parent Nights" if they have students in the Yakima School District Encourage students to speak out about violence 41tt :41ciuus behavior Students don't feel safe reporting peers who ,ttpleN vit4 yinlently or suspiciously Barb wire on school buildings to prevent a9 The City of Yakima should directly co Have more Police community events c caters from having rooftop access Is to pronto Tolice community events, ool properties. Have crossing guards at high traffic ii1crsctns Alley way next to Adams Elementary SehO 14aintained K.1,1 Support for removal of freest use sidewdikon Intersections with deep potho wing hea in melted snow Vehicles are broken into freque hut do nnt a s report the crime because often no arrest is ruc ' *ti the 911 reporting system) trtytt Cameras do no, Scammers t Theft of mail Scho leaving e with tire an home e • tive s ises ting studen • mpro Sid k t- wor The City S Is there anyth Pass ordinance street r situations SOO 11.4,,- protected from violence while on school C '11/4 t weapons onto school premises tt. so tit: ey're dangerous k infrastructure better in all areas is important t reere another plan similar to Gang Free Initiative (nor fund it) el e in the schools to teach about active shooter situations? es housing developers to construct sidewalks on both sides of • Incentivize police officers to live in the neighborhood/area they are assigned to patrol by covering the cost of housing expenses (for as long as the officer resides in the area he/she patrols) • Does the City offer premium pay for bilingual police officers? • Speed bumps shouldn't make drivers slow down to 5mph or lOmph (it's excessive) • Grateful for the neighborhood forums on public safety Page 46 of 47 48 Page 47 of 47 49 1 in = 4,000 ft Public Safety Community Forums leaches Heights Rd Englewood Are 6.:neon Av• Summit/Kw Ave W Chestnut Ave Midvale R n Douglas D. 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