Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

DETALLES:
El FBI recoge las estadísticas de criminalidad de las agencias de aplicación de la ley cada año como parte de sus informes Uniform Crime (UCR) Programa. The UCR Program collects data on four violent crimes and four property crimes. El propósito del programa es generar un conjunto fiable de estadísticas del crimen para su uso por la policía. The Oxnard Police Department is a participating UCR agency and believes it is important to share the crime data with our residents.

The City of Oxnard has experienced an increase in reported crime for the first six months of 2013. Reported crime began to rise in 2012 and has continued on this trend for the first half of 2013. The UCR crime categories and the reported crime data for the first six months of 2012 y 2013 están enlistados debajo.

Under the crime categories of Violent Crimes, Como se indica en el cuadro 13% increase in aggravated assaults and a 7% increase in robberies. The city also experienced two more homicides in first six months of 2013 than in the same time period in 2012. The crime category for rapes shows a negative number for the first six months of 2012 because several previously reported rapes were unfounded during that period.

Property crimes had the biggest category increase, with reported larcenies (robos) hasta casi 37% en 2013, en comparación con 2012. The numbers of reported burglaries increased by 29% throughout the city and motor vehicle thefts were up 19%.

For reporting purposes, the crime category of theft is divided into eight classifications: Otras armas, Coin-Operated Devices, Otras armas, Otras armas, Purse-Snatch/Pick Pocket, Otras armas, Vehicle Parts, y Máquinas de monedas. Listed below is a comparison by type of theft from 2012 a 2013, January through June.

The increases in crime coincide with the enactment of Asembly Bill 109, which created California’s Realignment plan. The Realignment plan came about after a federal court order to the state to reduce overcrowding in the state’s 33 prisons. “While the prison reduction plan has focused on offenders that are considered low level, many of them are habitual offenders. All other things being equal, when chronic offenders spend less time in custody, they have more opportunities to commit crimes,” said Assistant Chief Scott Whitney. He added, “the biggest challenge with the prison Realignment Plan is reducing recidivism.”

Since the enactment of Assembly Bill 109, there have been approximately 255 individuals released from the California Department of Corrections (CDC), under the Realignment plan, that reside, or are transient within, la ciudad de Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department works collaboratively with other agencies in Ventura County, including the Probation Agency, to minimize the potential negative effects that this program has on the city’s crime rate. An Oxnard police officer is assigned, full-time, to work with the Probation Agency to monitor these post release offenders. Data shows that the City of Oxnard has the most Post Release Offenders in the County of Ventura.

The Oxnard Police Department has made approximately 375 arrests for sections directly related to the Post Release Offender program from November 1, 2011 to July 31, 2013. Of these Post Release Offenders 138 (36%) had additonal charges, the majority of which were narcotic, other, and property related.

“The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to remain vigilant, secure property, and report any suspicious activity. Much of the increase in property crime can be prevented by not leaving valuables in your vehicle, and securing our doors and windows when one is not home,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams. “We have a collective responsibilty to work to reduce crime and increase public safety in our City, and look forward to working with and empowering our neighborhoods to address these concerns that we all share,” she added.

Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

DETALLES: The Oxnard Police Department would like to notify residents that the community is experiencing a recent increase in stolen vehicles throughout the city. The south end of Oxnard has had a notable increase in activity, with a significant number of vehicles stolen since July 1, 2013. Neighborhoods in South Oxnard have seen a particular increase, incluso: Cal Gisler, Blackstock North and South, Pleasant Valley Estates, Southwinds, Cypress, and Villa Capri.

Vehicles that appear to be targeted are mid-90’s Honda’s, Nissan’s, and Toyota’s. Of these thefts, keys were available in 22 of the thefts, and an additional 5 were left with the engine running.

We ask that you assist by taking a proactive approach to deter future stolen vehicles and avoid becoming a victim. We remind you tomake sure to lock your vehicles and remove the keys. We can all take small steps to avoid becoming a victim.

• NO deje las llaves de su coche, Encendido o apagado.
• If your car is left on to warm up, stay with your car—your car can easily be stolen if you are not there to watch it.

· NO deje objetos de valor en su coche. These items are a temptation for someone to break your window and steal your things.

To help prevent vehicle thefts, the Oxnard Police Department is offering a limited quantity of Club’s (automotive steering wheel locks) on a first come-first served basis to owners of high-targeted vehicles, including mid-90’s Honda, Nissan, and Toyota cars. To determine if you are eligible or availability, please contact Senior Officer Crystal Walker at 805-431-3215.

además, we want to remind community member across the City that if you feel, see, or hear anything that does not seem right, please do not hesitate to contact the Oxnard Police Department. Many residents, after the fact, have indicated suspicious activity in the days and weeks prior to these types of thefts.

“The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to remain vigilant, secure property, and report any suspicious activity. Much of the increase in property crime can be prevented,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams. “We have a collective responsibility to work to reduce crime and increase public safety in our City, and look forward to working in partnership with every member in our community to address these concerns that we all share. If you see something or hear anything, please contact Oxnard Police” she added.

Help keep our vehicles and neighborhoods in Oxnard crime-free and safe. We remind residents to be extra aware and vigilant. If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, o marque 911. Anonymous tips and information can also be made with the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805)385-8255.