{"id":114676,"date":"2024-02-06T05:08:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T13:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=114676"},"modified":"2024-02-06T07:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T15:12:27","slug":"palmdale-city-council-passes-public-safety-ordinance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2024\/02\/06\/palmdale-city-council-passes-public-safety-ordinance\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale City Council passes public safety ordinance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Palmdale-City-Council.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92914\" src=\"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Palmdale-City-Council.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Palmdale-City-Council.jpg 864w, https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Palmdale-City-Council-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Palmdale-City-Council-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>PALMDALE \u2013 The Palmdale City Council at its Jan. 24 meeting adopted a public safety ordinance, which permits the city of Palmdale to prosecute illegal activity that the Los Angeles District Attorney is refusing to prosecute.<\/p>\n<p>The ordinance, passed by a unanimous council vote, adds nuisance abatement regulations to the Palmdale Municipal Code. The code changes allow the city to better enforce misdemeanors such as public intoxication, public urination, fighting on public property, open containers and public drug activity. The city plans to prosecute these violations in Superior Court, using diversion programs and other resources, city officials said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>This is one in a series of steps we are taking in 2024 to invest in our community\u2019s security,\u201d said Palmdale Mayor <strong>Austin Bishop. <\/strong>\u201cPalmdale is fearless in taking action to protect law-abiding residents and families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe effort to incorporate these types of laws into city codes is a bold step by the City of Palmdale to proactively address public safety concerns and not be a victim of pervasive weak-on-crime policies,\u201d added Palmdale councilmember <strong>Eric Ohlsen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Palmdale&#8217;s Public Safety department is exploring multiple technologies and partnerships aimed at reducing crime within city limits. The city has already implemented the Flock license plate reader cameras to quickly locate suspect vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese strategic initiatives represent Palmdale\u2019s ongoing commitment to foster a secure and thriving community,\u201d said Mayor Pro Tem <strong>Richard J. Loa<\/strong>. \u201cThere is no higher duty of the City Council than to provide for the security and safety of all its residents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Loa continued: &#8220;That is why in August of 2021 our council passed a resolution of no confidence in district attorney Gasc\u00f3n. The city anticipates announcing additional measures in the coming months to further innovate its operations and tools to prioritize the well-being and quality of life for all community members.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Palmdale&#8217;s Public Safety Department, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov\/1370\/Public-Safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.CityofPalmdaleCA.gov\/ps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6><em>[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PALMDALE \u2013 The Palmdale City Council at its Jan. 24 meeting adopted a public safety ordinance, which permits the city of Palmdale to prosecute illegal activity that the Los Angeles District Attorney is refusing to prosecute. The ordinance, passed by a unanimous council vote, adds nuisance abatement regulations to the Palmdale Municipal Code. 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