Crime Prevention Task Force

Mission Statement

General

A principle objective of the Atherton Police Department (APD) is the prevention of crime and general safety of our residents. To accomplish this objective, police must work collaboratively with the community to develop crime prevention strategies that enhance public safety and the quality of life.

Mission

The mission of the Crime Prevention Task Force (CPTF) is to work with the Atherton Police Department to engage other community members to organize neighborhood groups, to improve communications among and between neighbors, and to increase awareness of crimes and other matters of public safety in the Town of Atherton.

Goal

To provide for a safer Town by preventing and/or reducing crime through education and awareness efforts and forming community partnerships with neighbors, the CPTF and the Atherton Police Department.

In order to meet this goal and fulfill the mission of the CPTF, community members and Police Department staff shall administer and/or assist in the development and implementation of crime prevention programs and safety information.

Major Objectives

Regular neighborhood meetings
Distribution of the Resident Handbook to new homeowners
Notification of revisions/updates to Resident Handbook
National Night Out
Annual Town Hall meeting to get to know staff and CPTF members
Annual meeting of all 9 Atherton schools
Safety news flashes
Home security/Vacation Home checks/Alarms Directly Connected to APD
Auto theft/burglary prevention
Personal safety
Disaster Preparedness
Gang Awareness
Consumer Fraud/Identity Theft
Senior Safety
Child Safety/Cyber Security
Holiday safety tips

CPTF Members and APD Staff Liaisons Contacts

Chief Steven McCulley
Email Steven McCulley

Commander Joe Wade
Email Joe Wade

Jennifer Frew
Email Jennifer Frew

Community Member
Kay Clarke

Community Member
Betsy Glikbarg

Community Member
Florence Goldby

Community Member
Connie Hawkins

Community Member
Karen Kalinske

Community Member
Sandy Levison

Community Member
Lisa Tonelli

Community Member
Zach Whitman