The cutting of police is inevitable since they make up approx. 75% of San Bernardino’s operating budget. What we have to do to preserve and protect our community is to come up with solutions that can safeguard residents and protect property.
Increasing neighborhood watch groups. Vallejo did it and so can we. They went from 10 groups with 60 people to 302 groups with 2,552 members. Engaging our residents to look out for one another is critical to not only look after people and property but are the building blocks to civic engagement.
Deputizing citizens. With an unemployment rate of 15%, it is hard to imagine that we cannot hire more San Bernardino residents to do the job at minimal expense. These citizens chosen can go through a screening process to ensure they are physically and mentally fit to provide basic police services.
Increased automation. Surveillance cameras, mobile apps, GIS mapping, and even aerial drones. We can leverage technology to provide targeting of critical crime areas efficiently and cheaply.
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