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<br />2 <br /> <br />The Fire Department and Community Preservation were included in the <br />manual and will also be involved in the project. The program consists of <br />three phases: 1) A free 8-hour training program to equip apartment <br />managers with skills in protecting the rental property investment; 2) Crime <br />prevention through environmental design; and 3) Tenant safety meetings. <br />The first training class for apartment managers is scheduled for May 4, <br />2005. <br /> <br />4. POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY RELATIONS TEAM (CRT) <br /> <br />Lt. Rojas reviewed the Police Department's Community Relations Team <br />and some of the projects they have been involved with in the community. <br />The Team consists of 15 Police Department volunteer employees from <br />various Divisions who desire to reach out and share information with the <br />community. They are available to speak to community groups and forums <br />on specific topics, conduct question and answer forums about public <br />safety and attend community events. Sgt. Carrillo will be the new contact <br />person for the CRT. <br /> <br />5. ILLEGAL FIREWORKS EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN <br /> <br />Fire Chief Garcia, Fire Marshal Smith, Lt. Rojas and Officer Silva reviewed <br />the proposed educational campaign and presented newly prepared flyers <br />regarding illegal fireworks to the Committee. The campaign has three <br />components: Awareness, Education and Enforcement. Businesses are <br />supporting the program by displaying posters and flyers, paid for by John <br />Kelly of TNT Fireworks. The campaign includes public service <br />announcements on Spanish TV stations and press conferences with visual <br />illustrations of the dangers of using illegal fireworks. Presentations will be <br />conducted at elementary schools with special celebrity speakers and <br />pledge certificates will go home to parents. The Police and Fire <br />Departments are committed to reducing the negative impact of the <br />use/possession of illegal fireworks and the irresponsible use of legal <br />fireworks in the community. <br /> <br />6. PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br />Mr. Guccione spoke about successful programs in other cities of placing <br />surcharges on fireworks permits for administrative costs. <br /> <br />Mr. Gawronski asked about targeting PTA meetings regarding illegal <br />fireworks. <br /> <br />13B-4 <br />