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Home My WebLink About05-2005 Newsletter fflghfigLts Page 1 Mayor's Letter SBPD Initiatives City of South Bend Page 2 n Parks Season Preview Newsletter Commercial ComdorAllocation Weed& Seed Funding Building d Honoring Old Glory Fridays By the Fountain May 2005 Mayc'Steve Luacke Letter from the Mayor COMMUNErYOUI'REACH We are proud to announce that 2005 marks the •Under the umbrella of Community Oriented Policing(C.O.P.),the completion of the major renovation of the South SBPD reaches out to the commummity through Town Hall/ Bend Police Department(SBPD)Headquarters and Neighborhood meetings and Partnership Centers, as well as sponsoring Training Facility. specialized educational programs that strive to impact and serve the Building on the past and focusing on the entire range of our citizens'needs. Programs include the Citizens future,the SBPD's"state-of-the-art"facility Police Academy, Youth Recreation Program,Safetyville program- integrates cutting-edge technology and security teaching kids safety, and Liaison for Mental Health, Geriatrics and features. For example,it will provide space for Adult Protective Services. enhanced forensic laboratory work,including a • The SBPD Crime Prevention Unit conducts security surveys for ballistics lab and evidence gathering equipment. residents and businesses, sponsors Neighborhood Watch and the Its innovative design not only brings our local law successful South Bend Area Crime Stoppers program. Other programs enforcement capabilities into the 21"Century but include Grajjiti Blitz to paint over vandalized property,and attending also closer to achieving national accreditation. job fans/community gatherings for recruitment and education. The official dedication ceremony for the new SBPD Headquarters and Training Facility,to City COLLABORATION of South Bend residents,is planned for May. • Securing grants and other funding from the Department of Justice,the Officers and staff have had to endure much SBPD participates in the Cops in Schools program,placing law disruption throughout the long process,but it has enforcement mentors in our Intermediate and High Schools. Project been worth it. The renewed facility includes an Disarm teams local law enforcement with Federal ATE agents to lockup indoor shooting range, large classrooms, criminals with guns,and the Weed and Seed program helps re-build conference space, and better public access. The South Bend neighborhoods. facility matches the professionalism of our •In union with Robinson Learning Center,the SBPD is pleased to department,provides comfortable,efficient work support Cease Fire-South Bend, a community-based outreach program space,and will serve as a model training facility. modeled after a successful program in Chicago,and featuring a Each and every day,up to 350 men and women grassroots approach addressing incidents of violence in the community. of the SBPD-sworn officers and civilians alike- •The SBPD will also continue as stakeholders in important law dedicate themselves to protecting and serving the enforcement initiatives such as the St.Joseph County Metro Homicide citizens of South Bend through their combined Unit,Family Violence/Special Victims Unit,the St.Joseph County Anti- strengths of community,collaboration and Terrorism Task Force and the Metro Special Operations—Narcotics Unit. commitment(see box right). COMLn'17M]ENT Locally,responding to the needs in South • Volunteers play a special role in the SBPD's mission to promote public Bend's neighborhoods is ever-important.In this safety. The Civilian Volunteer Ojjicer, or CVO's,and the Volunteers in new em of law enforcement,community outreach is Policing, or VIP's,donate countless hours to help police by patrolling a priority,alongside partnerships with other neighborhoods and assisting with traffic and crowd control at organizations and law enforcement entities. With community events. this major expansion near completion,the SBPD • Joining more than 250 sworn officers,new officers join the SBPD will be able to lead a diversity of proactive annually through recruitment efforts geared to attract qualified strategies, as well as share resources and support individuals from all sectors of society. Enhanced tutoring and training for the greater good of the community. sessions have been initiated to assist applicants throughout the process. /6/ • SBPD's Training Department provided more than 27,000 hours of )(CI J(— training for officers,regional academy members and personnel in an ongoing commitment to providing the leading edge in delivery of law Stephen J.Luecke enforcement protection and services. Mayor Visit the City of South Bend online at www.ci.south-bend.in.us & $225,000 FEDERAL GRANT FOR SOUTH BEND WEED SOUTH BEND & SEED PROGRAM DPARKSv& RECREATION 3 p DI Weed&Seed offers communities a framework and resources to reduce What's To Do This Summer?Lots! TO violent and drug related crime in designated high-crime neighborhoods. This is the third year that South Bend Weed& Seed has been successful in • World's Largest Garage Sale—June 4,2005 ALLIANCE receiving federal funding. Last year the South Bend program was also -Applications are still availablel recognized as a model for other communities. • East Race Concert Series&Potawatomi Weed& Seed has a two pronged approach: Park-Concerts begin June 26,2005. 1.Law enforcement and criminal justice cooperate to"weed out"criminals in • Children's Art in the Park Programming designated areas. • Magic Camp"Your Child Becomes the 2. Social services and community/economic revitalization are brought in to"seed"the Star' area to promote long term change and better quality of life for residents. • SummerArt Program forAges 10-15! The focus of this year's programming will be Community Policing,Youth Programming Formore information please call 574-299- and an Anti-Gang Academy. 4768 ext.238 orvisit www.sbparlcoig. 2005 Objectives • Extend programming hours at Safe Haven,additional instructors and supplies $1,000,000 FOR COMMERCIAL • Implementation ofAnti-Gang Academy CORRIDORIMPROVEMENTS • Graffiti removal program Mayor Luecke announc ed a$1,000,000 • 3'a Billboard design project allocation for the Commercial Corridor • Police undercover vehicles and overtime patrols in targeted neighborhoods Initiative,now in its seventh year. The • Special police bicycles and overtime bicycle patrols for community policing activities initiative targets South Bend's five major • Computer and accessories for community policing projects entry points: South Gateway(S.Michigan • Video equipment for Video Documentary Youth Project and professional video service &Main streets),Western Ave.,Lincolnway to assist youth in production of documentary West,Portage Ave.,and Miami Village. • Tennis program and equipment at LaSalle Park To date,$5,750,000 has been allocated for The boundaries of the Weed& Seed program are Arnold St on the east, Sheridan on the commercial corridor projects that include west,Sample on the south and the Grand Trunk railroad tracks to the north. streetscape improvements,building enhancements, site development, and public FLYING OLD GLORY safety. Proper display of the American Flag This year's funding includes: In preparation for Memorial Day we offer you a few *•South Gateway -$cation 0 guidelines for properly displaying our personal flag: ublic cafe Beautification g p p y y p g *Public Safety Flag Display 2.Western Avenue-$157,000 The flag should be lighted at all times,either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source directly on the flag,or sufficient local lighting to make the flag easily visible at .Lincscape Beautification night. If unlit,the flag should be lowered at sunset. *.Additional p West-$182,000 patrols/public • The flag should be flown only in fair weather,unless the flag is designed for inclement *Additional police rant Program safety weather use. Fagade Matching Grant Program • When a flag is displayed either vertically or horizontally against a wall or in a window * Planters,trees,decorations the union or blue field should be uppermost and to the flag's own right,the observer's 4.Portage Avenue-$141,000 left. Intersection safety • When a U.S. flag is flown with other flags,the U.S.flag is flown at the peak,above any *Facade Matching Grant Program other flag,except a flag of another nation. When flown in a group of flags,the U.S. flag is Predevelopment displayed to its own right. 5.Miami Village-$285,000 Half-staff Streetscape Phase III • Only the President and the governor can decide to fly a flag at half mast as a sign of *Matching Grants respect and mourning. *Marketing and Promotion • On Memorial Day the flag is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised. Property Acquisition Proper Flag Use • When the flag is lowered,no part of it should touch the ground or any other object. FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN • Do not fasten or tie the flag back. Always allow it to fall free. June 3,10,24-July 8,22-August 5,19. • To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. Formore information,ca11235-9198. Flag Appearance • If the flag is dirty clean,it by hand with a mild soap solution and dry it well before returning it to use. The flag should be mended when necessary. SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCHI ESTE • When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of Our country,it should DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE ALGUNA be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. Your local chapter of the Indiana PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL SR. Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW)can assist you,or provide that service for you. Be sure FEDERICO THON (ASISTENTE DEL to consider providing a small donation to them for their assistance. You may also contact ALCALDE)AL TELEFONO (574) 235-5858 your local Elks Lodge or the American Legion. x 1000.