Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Holiday Suspension of Overnight Parking Enforcement
Residents and visitors will not have to obtain temporary overnight parking permits for passenger vehicles parked on the City streets from December 15, 2013 through January 5, 2014. This permit suspension affords the community the opportunity to entertain guests and visitors without worrying about purchasing permits during the holidays.
This enforcement suspension pertains only to overnight parking restrictions for passenger vehicles between 2:30 am and 5:30 am. All other parking restrictions remain in effect and will be enforced, such as time zones, street sweeping, curb markings, etc.
The 2014 permits are available at the City Hall Cashier's Office and are being honored for the remainder of 2013, if properly displayed.
If you have any questions, please contact the APD Watch Commander at (626) 574-5156.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute Graduate
(Pictured left to right are Captain Larry Goodman, Sergeant Vaughan Whalen, Chief Bob Guthrie, Captain Paul Foley, and Lieutenant Mike Castro)
Sergeant Vaughan Whalen graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI) yesterday after completing the 9-month course. Vaughan joins many other Arcadia Police Department supervisors and managers who have attended this valuable program. The courses are offered through the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training several times each year and alternate between northern and southern California. Vaughan traveled to the San Diego area for his classes, attending a 3-4 day session each month. Students receive reading and research assignments for each session and demand a good deal of time and effort. Congratulations to Sergeant Vaughan Whalen on his achievement.
From the POST site:
The Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI) is a program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law enforcement front-line supervisors. Designed and implemented in 1988 through the efforts of California law enforcement professionals and top educators and trainers, the SBSLI is an intense program based on experiential learning techniques. Students are challenged to learn new ways to resolve issues through group and individual work.
The curriculum takes students through an analysis of management (planning, organizing, directing, etc.) and leadership (inspiring, challenging, developing, etc.) and how each discipline compliments the other. The course progresses from self-evaluation, to interpersonal evaluation, to organizational relationships.
During the program, a typical successful student develops the ability to:
- Correlate the relationship between personal and organizational principles and values
- Exercise greater leadership in personal and professional activities
- Increase personal influence with individuals and groups to accomplish organizational goals
- Analyze issues from multiple perspectives
- Develop increased self-confidence and confidence in the ability of others
- Provide support and development for peers and subordinates
- Recognize and address areas for personal improvement
- Effectively integrate management skills and leadership qualities
A typical successful student is willing to learn, open to new ideas, and able to engage in deep self-examination of values and beliefs. The program is not a "how-to" course and should not be viewed as a fix for problem individuals. The curriculum provides a forum for personal growth and development of qualities necessary for effective public safety leadership.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Arcadia Police Officers Honored at City Council Meeting
(Pictured left to right are Chief Bob Guthrie, Sergeant Jason Davis, Detective Wally Ashby, Detective Tony Juarez, Captain Larry Goodman, and Captain Paul Foley)
Three of the Arcadia Police Department’s finest were recognized
last night at the Arcadia City Council Meeting: one Medal of Merit Award and
two Life Saving Awards.
Detective Wally Ashby was presented the Department’s Medal of Merit for his significant contributions to charity
events on behalf of Special Olympics over the course of the last few
years. In addition to his participation
and assistance in coordinating the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Southern
California Torch Run, Detective Ashby created the annual Battle of the
Badges charity basketball game between the Arcadia Police and Fire Departments. This annual event has evolved into a
community function with outside sponsorships, contributions, and participation
by multiple San Gabriel Valley Police and Fire Departments. The Arcadia Battle of the Badges events have
raised in excess of $15,000.00 to date in support of Special Olympics. Detective Ashby was recently honored and
recognized for his dedication to the Special Olympics at the 2013 Law
Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics International Conference in Florida.
Sergeant Jason Davis was presented the Department’s Life
Saving Award for his actions at the scene of a serious injury vehicle collision
in April 2013. A passenger riding in an
involved vehicle in the collision suffered a severe laceration to his upper
right arm by broken glass. The
laceration was bleeding profusely when Sergeant Davis arrived on scene. Due to other emergency calls for service in
the City, Arcadia Fire rescue ambulances were unable to respond to this injury
collision, and the closest available ambulance was responding from the City of
San Marino. In an attempt to control the
profuse bleeding, Sergeant Davis applied a tourniquet to the arm of the victim. Paramedics arrived and the victim was transported
to a local trauma center for treatment.
The Trauma Program Manager at the hospital commended the actions of
Sergeant Davis saying the victim potentially could have bled to death without
the application of the tourniquet.
Detective Tony Juarez was presented the Department’s Life
Saving Award for his actions in conducting Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
on a 15-month old baby in August 2013.
Detective Juarez was conducting surveillance in the City of Pasadena as
part of his assignment to the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force
when he heard a radio broadcast of an “infant not breathing” call at a nearby
residence. Detective Juarez responded to
the home and was the first emergency responder on scene. He found the baby in obvious distress and not
breathing. Detective Juarez rendered
immediate first aid checking the baby for pulse and breathing obstructions. Detective Juarez commenced emergency
breathing and chest compressions on the baby, repeating the process for several
minutes until the arrival of Pasadena Fire Department personnel who assumed
primary care and took over CPR. Family
members of the baby commended Detective Juarez and said his actions no doubt
saved her life.
On behalf of the entire Arcadia Police Department and Chief
Guthrie, we would like to thank each of these Department members and congratulate
them on these well-deserved awards. Wally,
Jason, and Tony, we are proud of you and salute you on your awards!
Weekly Tip - Don't Let the Thief Shop in Your Car!
Vehicle burglaries are reported to local police throughout the year. However, during the holiday season, mall parking lots and parking structures are packed with vehicles that are sometimes stuffed with presents and packages. Just like presents under your family Christmas tree being an invite for a child's curiosity, your car filled with packages is an invitation for theft and auto burglary. Here are some tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim this holiday season:
•Park in well lighted areas.
•Lock your vehicle and set your alarm.
•If you must leave packages in your car, keep them out of sight. Some stores and malls offer to hold your packages while you shop. Pick all of them up when you are done shopping.
•Do NOT make multiple trips to your vehicle. Thieves watch and wait in parking lots targeting persons leaving items in their cars.
•Be aware of your surroundings! Look about and see who is around when you park.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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