Page 6 - Abacoa Community News - June '21

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Commissioner’s Update

Community Policing Is A law enforcement agencies as well. At a recent policing growing crime in the past several years. The deputies also
These strategies are common among municipal
work collaboratively with other county agencies including
Partnership forum I attended in April at the FAU campus in Jupiter, Code Enforcement and the Solid Waste Authority to clear
law enforcement officials from across the north county up properties that become havens for criminal activity.
By County Commissioner area emphasized how community police officers invest Building these partnerships with residents provides the
Maria Marino themselves in becoming part of the local community. deputies with direct lines of communication to help report
Florida’s largest counties Community policing deputies devote considerable time crimes or thwart it before it increases. It does not stop there
spend between 32 to 41 to interacting with residents and developing partnerships however. Community policing deputies go out of their way
percent of their annual with neighborhoods to weed out crime, build community to help with neighborhood events, back-to-school supply
budgets on law enforcement. pride, and assist those in need. They attend neighborhood drives, and most recently during the pandemic, with feeding
Palm Beach County, the meetings and report on local crime activity, elicit feedback programs.
third highest populated from residents on issues they observe in their neighborhood, Become a partner with your local law enforcement
county in the state with and make suggestions on how to solve problems. Issues officers. It is a great investment in your community.
nearly 1.5 million people, may include traffic problems such as speeding vehicles Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you by
and the largest in area – and parking in unauthorized areas, illegal dumping, drug calling (561) 355-2201 or send an email to mmarino@
spanning more than 2,300 activity, and burglaries – vehicle burglary being the fastest pbcgov.org.
square miles – currently allocates approximately 43 percent
Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). These services Town Of Jupiter News
of its general budget for services provided by the Palm

include policing, court and county facility security, and
staffing and management of corrections in the Main and By Ilan Kaufer,
West County Detention Centers. Jupiter Vice Mayor
Northern Palm Beach County’s unincorporated areas Happy June everyone. As
receive law enforcement services through PBSO District 3. the temperatures increase
District 3 is under the command of Capt. Pete Palenzuela make sure to keep hydrated
and encompasses approximately 102 square miles from and protect yourself from
Belvedere Road north to the Martin County line, and too much sun. Always
includes the entirety of Commission District 1 communities. important to stay healthy! I
In cases of emergencies, law enforcement agencies will hope everyone has a great
send officers to other jurisdictions to assist, under mutual start to the summer.
aid agreements. Green Space Acquisition –
The philosophy by which PBSO District 3 operates Taylor Property Purchase
is that mutual trust between the community and law Approved!
enforcement is essential in reducing crime, establishing a In April, the council approved the acquisition of
sense of safety in neighborhoods, and improving overall approximately 7.88 acres of green space off North
quality of life. Community policing and problem oriented Delaware. This would be the first green space purchased
initiatives guide their approach to communities. This with the green space bond voters approved in 2019. The
policing strategy involves identifying and analyzing specific property includes waterfront and wetland habitat. I am
problems that are increasing crime risks, and developing grateful for the support of my efforts to get the bond Beach Renourishment Shore Protection Projects
effective solutions. referendum in front of voters a few years back. With your The Town Council approved a 30-year interlocal
support we got my strategic initiative on the ballot and it agreement between the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach
passed with over 70 percent support. Now with this first County to complete shore protection via beach renourishment
purchase we are able to preserve some pristine waterfront projects.
and wetland wildlife habitat. Thank you for the support No Place For Hate Day Proclamation
for the bond effort which enabled this purchase and future Last month I sponsored a resolution proclaiming May
opportunities. 14 No Place For Hate Day in Jupiter. Our community is an
Proposed New Town Hall Building amazing place to live and work, and we must continue to
In April, the Town Council reviewed initial concept fight against hate in all forms.
proposals for a new Town Hall Building. The Town As always please contact me with any comments or
Council directed staff to bring contracts for architectural questions at ilank@jupiter.fl.us and follow me on Facebook
and engineering services for the project to a future Town at www.facebook.com/Councilorkaufer or on twitter @
Council meeting. Councilorkaufer.

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