HomeMy WebLinkAboutMounted Posse - Addtl Patrol - 2016 Holiday SeasonCITY OF PALM DESERT
HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL TO UTILIZE A MOUNTED POSSE FOR ADDITIONAL
PATROL OF THE WESTFIELD PALM DESERT MALL DURING
THE 2016 HOLIDAY SEASON.
SUBMITTED BY:
DATE:
Recommendation
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
October 27, 2016
By Minute Motion,
1. Authorize the Palm Desert Police Department to utilize the Riverside
County Sheriff's Mounted Posse (Cabazon Station) during the 2016
holiday season to patrol the Westfield Palm Desert Mall.
2. Authorize the donation of $1,000 from the SLESF Cal -Cops Account
No. 2294210-4391400 to fund a mounted posse patrol as part of the
2016 Holiday Theft Suppression Program.
Strategic Plan Obiective
This item is related to the Public Safety and Emergency Services section of the Palm
Desert Strategic Plan, specifically under Prioritv 1: Enhance the delivery of public safetv
services. The priority's strategy is to expand the existing superlative services provided
by the fire and police departments to address future growth and safety concerns. The
use of the Sherriff's Mounted Posse Team will assist in meeting this priority by having
an increased law enforcement presence that will mitigate any potential criminal activity,
during the busy holiday shopping season, at the Palm Desert Westfield Mall.
Background
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department Mounted Posse Program is a volunteer
effort that serves the interests of law enforcement and the community in many ways. As
an additional component to the 2016 Holiday Theft Suppression Program, the Palm
Desert Police Department recommends utilizing the Cabazon Station Mounted Posse to
cover the Westfield Palm Desert Mall over two holiday season weekends. This holiday
season marks the fourth year that the Posse has patrolled this location.
In previous years, Posse members worked from 11 AM to 5 PM on the two weekends
prior to December 25"'. There is typically a minimum of four riders (potentially more)
during these patrols. The Police Department will contact Westfield Mall representatives
Staff Report: 2016 Cabazon Posse Patrol
October 27, 2016
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to finalize details of this program, which is received very favorably each year by the Mall
and its patrons. Staff respectfully recommends utilizing the Cabazon Station Mounted
Posse for increased law enforcement visibility at the Westfield Palm Desert Mall.
Fiscal Analvsis
Approval of staff's recommendation will authorize the Police Department to utilize
$1,000 in Cal -Cops funds to provide mounted posse patrol at the Westfield Palm Desert
Mall over two weekends this holiday season. No appropriation is required as funds are
available under the Cal -Cops account. Utilizing the posse patrol in lieu of sworn officers
at this location is also a cost effective measure.
Submitted By:
Reviewed by:
Jan�t 9yore, Director of Finance
Approval:
V
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager