About 20 radio cars, a passel of sheriff deputies, and volunteers gathered in Charles White this morning to pass out fliers of theft and burglary prevention tips to west side neighborhoods. Altadena Sheriff Capt. Steven McLean said that about 75 volunteers showed up to spread the word. The sweep will go on until about 2 PM today.
It looked like a large operation deployed in Charles White Park.
About 20 radio cars were involved in the operation to help escort volunteers.
Deputy Kevin Olive briefs the volunteers.
Altadena Sheriff Capt. Steven McLean gives some words of encouragement.
Several groups of young people volunteered, including sheriff Explorers …
… and young men from Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development (MPYD). MPYD founder and Altadena Town Councilman Tecumseh Shackelford is in the center.
UPDATE: A copy of the flier is available here.
About 20 radio cars, a passel of sheriff deputies, and volunteers gathered in Charles White this morning to pass out fliers of theft and burglary prevention tips to west side neighborhoods. Altadena Sheriff Capt. Steven McLean said that about 75 volunteers showed up to spread the word. The sweep will go on until about 2 PM today.
It looked like a large operation deployed in Charles White Park.
About 20 radio cars were involved in the operation to help escort volunteers.
Deputy Kevin Olive briefs the volunteers.
Altadena Sheriff Capt. Steven McLean gives some words of encouragement.
Several groups of young people volunteered, including sheriff Explorers …
… and young men from Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development (MPYD). MPYD founder and Altadena Town Councilman Tecumseh Shackelford is in the center.