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STAY SAFE.....STAY HOME....AND DECORATE! .......SIERRA MADRE JULY 4th Decorating Contest - Page 2 VOLUME 14 NO. 26 SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020 broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, BankrateTHEWEBB-MARTIN GROUPJan Greteman 626.975.4033jan@jangreteman.com jangreteman.com #01943630Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 Katie Orth 626.688.0418korth@dppre.com #00942500We are active and doing business safely and successfully. Call us today if you are looking to buy or sell! Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. Together Stronger. 690 Oak Crest Dr. Sierra Madre 91024Represented the BuyerClass of 2020! Congratulations on your graduation! We know you’re going to do big things in life. SOLD451 Camillo Rd. Sierra Madre 91024Represented the Seller SOLD180 S. Michillinda Ave. | Sierra Madre 91024www.180michillinda.com381 Mariposa Ave. #BSierra Madre 91024Represented the Seller IN ESCROWOver Asking with Multiple Offers! Starting bid of $599,000AUCTION JUNE 13TH SOLD118 E Laurel Ave. #CSierra Madre 91024Represented the SellerMultiple Offers! We ARE BusyBuilt in 1885 as a carriage house, this charming two-story home was converted to a single-family residence and moved to its present location in 1936. While sorely in need of a complete restoration, the charm and character of this lovely home remains intact. SIERRA MADRE POLICE SEEK TO MAKE POLICY CHANGES By Kevin McGuire. MVNews In the wake of protests and calls for police reform, as the result of several incidents of police brutality on black citizens resulting in death, 46 Los Angeles County Police Departments were called to review their use of force policies and make necessary changes. Los Angeles Supervisors Janice Hahn and Mark Ridley-Thomas filed a motion for this procedure review and are asking cities to adapt the eight policies recommended by Campaign Zero known as 8 Can’t Wait. Campaign Zero is a project of the non-profit organization WeTheProtesters. All proceeds donated to Campaign Zero are used to support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide, according to their website at joincampaignzero.org. Cities that enact these eight use-of-force policies can reduce police violence by 72%, according to 8cantwait.org. Sierra Madre, along with the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Pasadena and San Gabriel, have entered the early stage of discussions on police reform policies. Sierra Madre Police Chief Rodrick Armalin reviewed the current use-of- force policy and presented an adjusted policy to City Council on Tuesday June 23. The changes reflect the 8 Can’t Wait standards. “The men and women of this department recognize and respect the value of human life and the fair treatment of all and our policies reflect that sentiment,” Chief Armalin stated ahead of his presentation via Zoom. Chief Armalin noted that there were only two areas in their current use-of-force policy that were adjusted to meet the 8 Can’t Wait suggested changes. One, Sierra Madre has added additional trainings to its de-escalation procedure including helpful verbal and non-verbal communication techniques officers can use during escalating situations and has also teamed up with the Department of Mental Health to learn about various violent behaviors and how to address them. Secondly, they have moved to eliminated the carotid restraint hold, more commonly known as the “chokehold.” Here is a breakdown of where the Sierra Madre Police Department stands on each of the 8 Can’t Wait policies. 1. Require De-escalation: The Sierra Madre Police Department supports the concept of “De-escalation” which is why it has been a part of department procedures for several years. De-escalation is set forth in Policy300.3.5 and accounts for situations that are rapidly evolving and provides that officers should seek to de-escalate when safe to do so, without compromising law enforcement priorities. It is consistent with PenalCodeSection835a, as amended by AssemblyBill392. Officers must continually evaluate factors that may require either escalation or de-escalation of force to protect themselves or others, as the preferred outcome is to effectively deal with situations while minimizing the need for force. 2. Duty to Intervene: The Sierra Madre Police Department has strict policies regarding an officer’s obligation to intervene. Policy 300.2.1 states officers do have a duty to intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force and requires any officer to promptly report any excessive force. 3. Require all Use of Force be Reported: Policy 300.5 requires any use of force shall be documented promptly, completely and accurately. In addition, Policy 300.5.1 requires department personnel to notify a supervisor when a use of force or an allegation of a use of force occurs. 4. Establish Use of Force Continuum: Officers are trained to only use force necessary to effect an arrest as set forth in Policy 300.3.1. It is recognized that levels of force are used as needed. There is not a “ladder” that must be followed, and officers must have options available to choose from that are reasonable and necessary, under the circumstances. 5. Exhaust All Alternatives Before Shooting: Officers are required to adhere to the mandates established in Penal Code 835a(a)(2). Officers are trained to only use force which is reasonable to make an arrest. As a rule, the use of deadly force is only justified in certain circumstances, such as the protection of persons from imminent death or serious injury. The Use of Deadly Force policy can be found on the Police Department’s website under Policy 300.4 (cityofsierramadre.com/ cityhall/departments/police_department) 6. Ban Chokeholds and Strangleholds: Existing department policy does not authorize the use of a “chokehold.” The technique officers are trained on and use to subdue violent or combative individuals is called a Carotid Restraint Control Hold and is outlined in Policy 300.3.4. However, beginning June7,2020, the Sierra Madre Police Department has suspended the use of the Carotid Restraint Control Hold. 7. Ban Shooting at Moving Vehicles: Found under Sierra Madre Police Department Policy 300.4.1, shooting at a moving vehicle is rarely effective and officers shall make every effort to get out of the path of a moving vehicle before shooting. Although rare and only after all other options have been considered, there are some situations where shooting at a moving vehicle is necessary to protect the lives of innocent people. Such examples include when a vehicle is being used as a weapon against a citizen or police officer, or the vehicle’s occupant(s) are themselves, shooting from the moving vehicle. 8. Require Warning Before Shooting: Policy300.4(b) requires warning prior to use of deadly force, when feasible. However, it is not always possible to warn in every situation. For example, a warning might not be provided when an officer or civilian is being fired upon or threatened at gunpoint. Copies of the full report are available at the front counter at City Hall, at the Library and on the city website at cityofsierramadre.com. SMPD Sgt. Kamchamnan, Chief Armalin and Captain Amos. Photo courtesy City of Sierra Madre Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | |||||||||||||||||
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