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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1976-01-22RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee / January 22, 1976 Committee: Chairman Burgess, Trustees Petrocine and Sutter Attending: Chairman Burgess, Trustees Petrocine and Sutter Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Chief of Police Ault Absent: None POST OFFICE PARKING LOT: Chris Switzer appeared before the Committee requesting a division of the Post Office parking lot into one-half of the lot 15 minute parking and one-half of the lot one hour parking. After considerable discussion, the Committee decided to recommend to the Board of Trustees that the Police Department study the Post Office parking lot and report back to the Committee. This study will be conducted during the summer of 1976. JUVENILE WORK PROGRAM: Juvenile Officer Carl Cooper reported on the proposed juvenile work program. Officer Cooper presented several reports and letters relating to the program. These attachments are made a part of these proceedings. The Committee recommends the Board of Trustees look favorably on, and institute, this program. ALCOHOL SERVICES PROGRAM: The Chief of Police reported on the progress of the resolution of how to best handle the Estes Park alcohol problem. Further reports will be brought to the Committee at the next meeting. SILENT ALARM ORDINANCE: It was reported to the Committee that there are some possible amendments necessary to the present ordinance. Suggested amendments to the alarm ordinance will be presented to the Committee at their next meeting. NORTHERN COLORADO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION: Chief Ault was given authorization to attend a West Colorado Peace Officers Association meeting regarding the CLETA program on February 12th and 13th. This meeting will be in Grand Junction. WORK SCHEDULE: The Committee recommends the foot patrol be increased in both time and the area covered. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. APPROVffD JAN 27 1976 TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES SS Dale G. Hill, Town Administrator FINANCIAL LOSES FOR 1975 JUVENILE CASES 1R Loss or Damage # Juveniles Incident in Dollars Involved 12200 10.00 2 Attempted P&E 12300 unk 2 Vandalism Auto 12)141 10.00 1 Shoplifting 12517 23.56 1 Fraud 12608 40.00 2 Vandalism 12628 5.00 1 Theft of gas 12719 8.68 1 Theft of gas 12720 146.00 1 Theft 12760 3.63 1 Shoplifting 12788 4.00 1 Defrauding Innkeeper 12844 50.00 1 Vandalism 13036 30.00 5 Shoplifting 13130 75.00 1 Theft Bicycle 13155 6.17 2 Shoplifting 13193 135.00 1 Theft 13234 .96 1 Shoplifting 13292 8.28 2 Shoplifting 13345 6.00 1 Attempted RPeE 13392 10.00 1 Theft 13447 35.00 1 Theft 13470 5.00 unk Vandalism 13526 .20 1 Shoplifting 13564 80.00 1 Theft 13603 320.00 unk Theft from Auto 13605 60.00 unk Stolen Bicycle 13688 loss -camper 4 Auto `!heft -Recovered 13731 unk 1 Fraud 13808 unk 1 Fraud 14027 40.00 2 Theft 14062 150.00 unk Theft from Auto 14095 25.00 2 Vandalism to Auto 14097 14175 14201 14212 14306 14313 14434 14460 14480 14543 14353 25.00 10.00 80.00 unk unk 25.00 5.00 1.00 •45 3.79 23.80 3 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 42 $1461.52 63 Theft Vandalism Theft Vandalism Vandalism Theft auto - Bicycle Recovered Theft from Coin 0per. Purse Snatching Shoplifting Shoplifting Assault' Thirty-seven per cent (37 0) of the above listed cases could better have been handled through the proposed work program had it been in effect. It is my opinion that the program I am proposing will cut down the recidivism rate in juvenile vandalism cases. As a general rule the program will be limited to first offenders unless extenuating circumstances exist. Carl . Cooper Juvenile Officer City of Littleton Police Department, 2700 West Main Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120, (303) 794-1551 Mr. Carl Cooper Estes Park Police Department Estes Park, Colorado Dear Carl: October 23, 1975 This letter is in response to your inquiry concerning our work program for juveniles. Our Youth Counseling Office (juvenile division) began functioning in June of this year. The two main goals of our program are prevention and diversion. On the diversion level, we feel that not all juveniles are appropriate_for the court system. However, we do feel that they should experience some consequences for their illegal behavior. Thus, one of the alternatives which is offered to the youth and their family is our volunteer work program. I stress this is a volunteer program and the family does not have to participate. This diversion alternative is offered after we have decided as to whether the case is to be filed or not. In other words, whether the family and youth choose to participate in the program or not does not determine whether the case will go to the District Attorney's Office. Once the youth and family have agreed to participate in the work program, a waiver is signed and a determination of the amount of hours is made at the Youth Counseling Office. In addition, a triplicate application form is also completed and given to the youth. At this time, an appointment is made with the local community services (United Way) office for the youth the following week. Community Services acts as the coordinating agency in placing the youth in a desired work area. The work program is a county -wide program, but youth from the City of Littleton are placed within institutions in the city. Possible areas of work include City Library, Museum; Building and Main- tenance Department, Housing Department, etc. 0 0 0 Mr. Carl Cooper Page 2 October 23, 1975 Community Services keeps the initial copy of the work appli- cation and the youth takes two copies with him to the work site. At the completion of his work, the supervisor evaluates the youth and the youth is responsible for returning one copy of the evaluation to the original referral agent (Youth Counseling Office). The youth also keeps a copy. No agency employee except the immediate supervisor knows by whom the youth has been referred for work. The youth are instructed that they may use these work hours as references on future job applications and the prospective employer will be informed that the youth was a temporary employee of the City with no indication as to the reason behind the employment. Hope- fully, this will add another positive dimension to -the youth's experience. Insurance coverage for the program is handled through the District Attorney's Office. The insurance was obtained from the Volunteers Insurance Service Association under the Insurance Company of North America. The insurance covers accidental medical, accidental death and dismemberment, and liability. The cost is approximately $1.50 per child, with $100 minimum coverage. The work program has been highly successful thus far. Parents have generally been supportive of the program and feel it is a beneficial experience for the youth involved. Supervisors have exhibited extreme patience and have been highly cooperative as they also see the main goal of trying to establish another positive adult -related experience for the youth involved. Fortunately, our supervisors have been highly concerned about the overall experience for the youth instead of how much free labor can be obtained. We feel this is one reason why the pro- gram has been successful. If we can be of any further assistance to you in planning a similar program, Carl, please feel free to call us. Sincerely, Marion B. Hobson Chief of Police By: Mary Jane -Voss In Batley HERBERT G. WENG J. GORDON RUDEL Superintendent Assistant Superintendent ESTES PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ESTES PARK, COLORADO ARTHUR E. AXELSON Senior High School Principal November 21, 1975 Mr. Carl Cooper _Estes Park Police Department P. 0. Box 1287 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 Dear Carl, STEVEN L. PETERSON KARL W. EBEL Middle. School Principal Grade School Principal I have looked over the letter that you received from the City of Littleton and do think that a program similar to it could be workable for our problem kids. The possibilities for jobs in the summer are good. The fact that they try to treat the workers like all other employees is a positive point for the program. Frank Christensen would be a good person to help keep track of the kids on the job. It is a possibility in the summer and winter that the schools could provide jobs for those who need them. It looks like something that you should pursue. Sincerely, Steven L. Peterson SLP:smg LARIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES P.O. BOX 2166 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80522 MARTIN C. COKER, DIRECTOR November 21, 1975 Chief of Police Estes Park Police Department Estes Park, CO 80517 Dear Sir: BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WARREN F. WOLAVER WILLIAM LOPEZ JOHN A.MICHIE I have discussed the volunteer work program with Carl Cooper and fully support the inception of a similar program for Estes Park. Loveland was able to employ 148 kids last summer through its Youth Works Program and the Police, Department of Social Services and Probation noticed a definite decrease in youth crimes for the period they were employed. I will be glad to supply your department with the statistical records of the decrease of crime at your request. The Loveland Department of Social Services, and I am sure that the Youth Services Bureau, would be very happy to assist you in any way to set this pro— gram up. I do hope that your department and Estes Park give this program serious consideration. Sincerely, (Ms.) Mary Foehr, MSW Social Service Supervisor II Family & Children's Services MF:ele cc Carl Cooper ✓