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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPowerpoint - Park PatrolCity of Newport Beach Park Patrol ProgramCity of Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Department General Information2 Full-Time and 3 Part-Time OfficersFocus on education and voluntary compliance with rules/regulations in our 64 parks and 12 facilitiesOfficers report to RSS Dept. and check in by radio with the Police Dept. at start/end of shifts General InformationWe solve Problems!Officers work 7 days a week and Special Events as assignedPoint of contact for community as issues arise in the fieldServe as a deterrent with constant presence in our parks Collaborative approach with community EquipmentClearly marked official uniforms/badgesCell phonesPepper SprayFlash LightsAED’s/First Aid KitsMarked Patrol Vehicles with light barsDigital CameraFire ExtinguishersParking and Administrative Citations Main Areas of Focus-FieldsMonitor heavily used athletic fields for conflicts, damage, and un-permitted usePrevent vehicles from being driven onto fieldsReport field damageClose fields and Buck Gully on rainy daysConfirm that field lights are shut off after usePrevent golfing in parks and on fieldsReport broken equipment and any safety hazardsWU1 Slide 5WU1 and Buck Gully?Windows User, 09/28/2016 City FacilitiesMonitor un-staffed buildings for security and compliance with rules/regulationsPrevent un-permitted/ unscheduled use Check facility after use to ensure it was left in a clean/safe conditionBuck Gully: Patrol trails for illegal activity, dogs, motorized vehicles, etc., close trails during rain for public safety Picnic and Park AreasRemind groups about rules/regulations, park hours, monitor use of amplified sound, enforce no alcohol in parksSolve conflicts when two groups want to use the same areaPrevent commercial activity in public parks (such as private tennis lessons)Advise/educate dog owners about leash laws and proper clean-up after petsAddress homeless issuesPrevent Skateboarding on park benches, walls, picnic tables, etc.Inspect and ensure proper clean-up of park areas after scheduled and unscheduled use Citation AuthorityOfficer’s can issue parking and administrative citationsFocus is on education and warnings firstCitations issued as a last resort and only when compliance can’t be obtained, previous warnings were issued, or public safety issues are present Special EventsMonitor permitted special events in parks and on beaches. Enforce permit conditions.Discover/enforce non-permitted weddings, surf contests, etc.Assist with City planned special events.Enforce amplified sound rules and regulations. Enforce alcohol restrictions. VandalismPrevent vandalism of parks, facilities, and other public property by providing frequent patrols and establishing a visual uniformed City staff presence.Inspect parks and facilities daily for graffiti and other damage and report information to proper Departments.Document vandalism and damage by taking digital photographs and reports and providing information to the Police Department. ReportsDaily field activity reports which include all patrol activities and notes regarding any incidents, problems, or issuesMonthly report compiled by Lead Officer which includes number of public contacts and type of issues/requests received during that monthExample: Patrol Checks Public Contacts34 with youth sports groups 240 Education337 field related issues/checks 49 Alcohol25 park/picnic reservation issues/checks 131 dog related124 community center issues/checks345 playground issues/checks Contact InformationFor more information please contact:City of Newport Beach Matt DingwallRecreation Supervisor(949) 644-3152mdingwall@newportbeachca.gov