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“We're down 27.66% in overall, violent crime through the city,” Captain Strong said, and he added that residential burglaries are down 5.71% year to date and about 10.2% when comparing the period Nov. 5, 2024–May 20, 2025, with the same dates a year earlier. Strong said suspects in the recent homicides are in custody.

Strong also described a recent arrest near Los Coyotes Creek and the 91 Freeway: deputies contacted an individual using methamphetamine and, during a search, found casing for copper wire, a sawzall and drug paraphernalia. Strong said the items are consistent with tools used in thefts of catalytic converters and copper wiring and that a filing was obtained in that case.

On technology and enforcement, Strong said deputies are training this week to be certified to operate drones. “Once they're completed with that course, I have a memo that I sent to Special Enforcement Bureau to see if they will sign off on us launching drones in the city,” he said.

City staff discussed supplementing contracted patrols. Darryl Evans said the city contracted with Southwest Patrol for extra patrol presence and is moving toward hiring city community safety officers (CSOs) to supplement or replace that contract; the city currently has three CSOs and is in the process of hiring two more. Evans said CSOs can take reports, run license plates and free deputies for higher-priority responses.

Ending: The sheriff's station and city staff urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity and noted that multiple layered efforts (patrols, CSOs, neighborhood watch) are part of an ongoing strategy to reduce property and violent crime in Cerritos.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Safety Committee Meeting: May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Captain Drew Strong reported year-to-date declines in violent crime and residential burglaries and described recent arrests and training steps for a drone program.","taxTitle","Cerritos City, Orange County, California","taxId",79642,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6543633,"Community Safety Committee elects Sebastian chair, names Member Wilson vice chair",162,162000,324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3441832-5d7caa1364ff073ff461281d61420c82&start=162&end=324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3441832-5d7caa1364ff073ff461281d61420c82/thumbnail_162000.jpg","/articles/6543633/California/Community-Safety-Committee-elects-Sebastian-chair-names-Member-Wilson-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543633-c92b3bde93a598f1c10098d9a6f0630d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144224&Signature=EhO30j52bofTilhoYX~D0XqQ3hqznqyIHoLiJJV2~6WguzxVPdUSOUVZec-WhKDZMxD~L73kzPqRjFW8UtT12e-bB4P~vatT46xQCuBoVgzoaYipmrYLUHNs3PclNg2TWTTb-sEi77djN~soEBwiYAVb7~tErgNfeLvJQGG3J1tZ5CulMSMYlV8YYNh-4xQnlGOAEWYnC5aBW~y5qXDEtxG5umHgJ6kzc8w81QX68FR~Dr8zo4lPwsE5bYMpqxxWLyPQr~uAhV4UJlv561dqVF5i3CX~PWBMaR5B1Nq9rZ0Nwwf95tZEMy1b2leDfI1YaqgQZx38BhPyfWztBj~mGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cerritos Community Safety Committee elected Sebastian as chair and Member Wilson as vice chair during its May 20 meeting, following nominations and roll-call votes.

The reorganization was the first order of business after the committee opened the meeting. Darryl Evans, the city's public safety manager, opened nominations for chair; a committee member said, “I nominate Sebastian.” After a roll-call vote that recorded no opposing votes and one absence, the committee confirmed Sebastian as chair. Evans then opened nominations for vice chair and a member nominated Member Wilson; that nomination was seconded and approved by roll call.

The reorganization follows the committee’s regular schedule for officer selection. Committee members recorded present or voting in the roll calls included Ballantine, De Leon, Gonzalez, Kim, Nam, Rosario, Tan, Vora and Wilson; Committee member Hamm was recorded absent during the initial chair roll call. Evans announced the results and congratulated the newly elected officers.

The committee proceeded to its next agenda items after completing the reorganization.

Ending: The committee’s leadership changes take effect immediately; the panel continued with the agenda, including public comment and staff reports later in the meeting.","At its May 20 meeting, the Cerritos Community Safety Committee reorganized its leadership, electing Sebastian as chair and Member Wilson as vice chair in separate roll-call votes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6543618,"Resident urges voluntary camera network and more foot patrols; city schedules July 30 safety town hall",2803,443000,3246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3441832-5d7caa1364ff073ff461281d61420c82&start=443&end=3246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3441832-5d7caa1364ff073ff461281d61420c82/thumbnail_443000.jpg","/articles/6543618/California/Resident-urges-voluntary-camera-network-and-more-foot-patrols-city-schedules-July-30-safety-town-hall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543618-5dfa28be6280b1b1e3c4047fb83b134a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144224&Signature=JWzgITHSOfS324iXD1qSenXetTxt0uYKUuJcKrSHIP93Fb7-nhY9-Hua0cSELrjUmgPsfKWEk0Oi-GBfjIGG8~ZiKBksiSQqWNNeQcjXtXWkYJsZjJwCC8WWHellE~RcmEmn7kT3e7XxpC58to1zzV~8QXTo0WYjDHj0D-qRMKbXmRpf1-Ya3LsIVnX-TiyoDiNNyByWGxrY7DOeBNX-dW~UehOfSUPC3rX~qolKtmwJCop4pmhms~j04vxdOuie1zwKexbCJM1AbKIKXe74~V7QqDiQYP0-cAvEb-Swo0s0OOWQWtDkU2-P5a1nuBdeRj5pcSllMZOC~YZ8rBmi1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident addressing the Cerritos Community Safety Committee on May 20 urged the city to act on a series of community-led safety measures including a voluntary, privacy-conscious neighborhood camera network, increased sheriff visibility in recurring hot spots, and an online Cerritos safety hub.

The commenter described recent neighborhood incidents — a vehicle rollover and reports of suspicious doorbell activity — and said, “Right now, I believe that confidence in the public safety is eroding.” He asked the committee to consider an opt-in camera network to share footage with law enforcement during active investigations, increased drive-bys and on-foot patrols in recurring areas such as Artesia, Shoemaker, the Liberty Park area and South Street corridors, and faster follow-up for animal and nuisance reports.

Committee and staff members announced a public safety town hall scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. at Cerritos Park East; the event will feature vendors demonstrating personal and residential security products, a display of the city’s drone program and a presentation by an LA County sheriff’s department executive. During the meeting, Mark Smith reported Neighborhood Watch activity has increased, with meetings now drawing 30-plus attendees and volunteers conducting vacation checks through safercerritos.org.

Ending: City staff said they will coordinate the July 30 town hall with committee outreach and continue layered approaches — volunteers, CSOs, deputies — to address safety concerns raised by residents.","A public commenter asked the committee to launch a privacy-conscious, voluntary neighborhood camera network, increase sheriff foot patrols in recurring hot spots and create an online Cerritos safety hub; the city announced a community safety town hall for July 30 and Neighborhood Watch reported growing volunteer participation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6543623,"Traffic report: collisions down but hazardous citations rise; deputy details commercial truck enforcement",119,1618000,1737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3441832-5d7caa1364ff073ff461281d61420c82&start=1618&end=1737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3441832-5d7caa1364ff073ff461281d61420c82/thumbnail_1618000.jpg","/articles/6543623/California/Traffic-report-collisions-down-but-hazardous-citations-rise-deputy-details-commercial-truck-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543623-93eab9c19d09fe6d6a74c6ce47e73a6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144224&Signature=aASjAZT8fpUEuCTIO1EjQU6IXWaFJapCIs6TVojspRTzVoHhLx9WhMs3yA3zLA7s6EwxvXEOG9lsWQWPl5G0ViFJFeqNj5RtUZA~FGENIT4AyaY3p32YgY3QSQ~5akiRLvATtNS~qREpRyAwj4PWTmzQK5YX6yv8LGjLGJGWefsGnb3kBwdWKDXrtb8SjSDOZNgwC9QmBkjD2LykwyudHEOvVOOxV6q-frKCxPfVj2v44ZOCar4Mo6qn7AgCjZEaQDegNBbaSJQczvQff0VNIiqr9XCwNERDCImi4-xE14wJj4AdolTHADk1ky-YtQhFc-IG45E9BMIFh~wJW3Jz9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Alvin Tompkins presented the committee’s traffic report for January–March 2025 on May 20, saying total collisions are down compared with last year but hazardous citations have increased.

Tompkins reported 43 total collisions for the period, 17 non-injury and 26 injury collisions, representing a 23.5% decrease from the same period last year. He said hazardous citations totaled 626 (up from the previous year) and nonhazardous citations were 266; hazardous citations include red-signal violations and failure to stop at stop signs. Tompkins said the primary cause factors included unsafe turns and a secondary factor of excessive speed (which he said can include distracted driving).

Top locations listed in the report were Carmanita (1.33rd district reference in the handout), Artesia and Shoemaker, and Bloomfield and Del Amo. Tompkins described commercial enforcement efforts: officers check GPS misuse by truck drivers, review logbooks and enforce weight and covering requirements, and issue fines or tow vehicles when necessary. He said the city’s commercial enforcement aims to reduce collisions caused by fatigued or improperly routed drivers.

Ending: Tompkins encouraged residents to report recurring traffic problems so staff can submit patrol requests and work with Public Works on signal timing or mechanical issues.","Deputy Alvin Tompkins told the committee collisions decreased but hazardous citations rose sharply; he outlined primary collision factors, high-collision locations and enforcement of commercial truck rules and logbook requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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