A "Community Policing Forum" for Chinese residents will take place on November 16 at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center. Chief of Police Michael Kent will present updates on public safety, joined by leaders from various departments to address pre-submitted questions and take live inquiries from attendees. Residents are encouraged to participate.
This event is organized by the SCCCC and the Irvine Police Department. CEO YuLan Chung of the SCCCC noted that over 40% of Irvine’s population is Asian, with many concerned about community safety. The forum offers a rare opportunity for direct engagement with police.To streamline discussions, a QR code on the event flyer allows attendees to submit safety questions by November 10. Participants will receive a portable safety flashlight (while supplies last), and an electronic safety guide will be sent out afterward to help residents stay secure at home, school, work, and in public.
According to FBI statistics, Irvine has been ranked one of the safest cities in the U.S. for 19 consecutive years. However, growing concerns about traffic and safety issues have become central topics in the upcoming elections.
Irvine Police Spokesperson Karie Davies emphasized that the city’s development has attracted many top companies, leading to a population surge of over 338,000. While the community enjoys these benefits, challenges related to traffic and public safety are increasing. The department has 260 officers dedicated to safety, employing technology and community support to build trust and ensure safety for all.
The forum will feature bilingual officers providing translations and answering questions in Mandarin. Topics will include traffic safety, theft prevention, violence, gun control, drug issues, and financial and home safety. The aim is to inform residents about police resources and foster collaboration for community safety.
The "Community Policing Forum" is set for Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center’s Amphitheater, located at 9 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620.
爾灣市的治安真的比較好？一場專門針對爾灣市華裔居民所舉辦的「警民面對面」治安論壇，十一月十六日將在南海岸中華文化中心舉行，爾灣市警察局肯特局長（ Chief of Police-Michael Kent） 當天除將親自為民眾簡報說明爾灣市最新治安動態，包括交通、巡警、警探、特別行動組等各安全相關部門主管，也都會全部到場，分別答覆預先從社區蒐集到的治安問題,也將酌情接受民眾現場提問，歡迎爾灣市民踴躍參加。
這次「警民面對面」治安論壇，是由南海岸中華文化中心與爾灣市警局共同舉辦。南海岸中華文化中心執行長鍾幼蘭表示，爾灣市亞裔人口比例超過百分之四十，其中華裔居民佔比很高，也最關心社區治安問題，在南海岸中華文化中心邀請下，爾灣市警察局長將親自帶領所有各相關部門主理警長和警官，直接與華裔居民「面對面」討論治安現況與改善治安問題，機會難得，希望華裔民眾把握機會，踴躍出席。
為讓討論治安主題聚焦，對症下藥，南海岸中華文化中心在活動海報設計 二維碼QRCode ，民眾只要在十一月十日前掃碼並在表格上填寫想詢問治安問題並傳出，就可在活動當天獲得解答，參加民眾除可獲得警方贈送掌上型安全手電筒（數量有限，先到先得），文化中心在活動後也會傳送實用安全錦囊（電子版）給需要民眾，讓爾灣市民未來不論居家、就學、工作或外出，都多一份保障。
根據美國聯邦調查局統計，爾灣市已連續十九年被評為全美最安全與適合居住城市之一，但隨著遷入人口爆增、民衆對交通與治安問題，越加關心，這些議題也成為本次市長與市議員選舉各候選人競相提出的重點政見。
據爾灣市警局發言人Karie Davies指出，由於爾灣城市規畫完整， 條件優越，許多美國前500強的公司行號還有大型醫藥產業選擇在此設立總部和分所，爾灣市人口也飛速激增到三十三萬八千多人。 在享受進步環境同時， 交通等公共設施與警力配置，都成爲極大挑戰。Davies表示， 警察局現有260名警員維護全市治安，警方除彈性調度精良訓練的警力並藉重科技執法，來自社區民眾的守望相助，加強警民之間的互信和互助，才是成就所有爾灣市民安全的不二法門。
Karie Davies還說，這次市警局針對華裔社區舉辦的「警民面對面」治安論壇，全程將有華裔警官居中翻譯和直接用母語回答，討論層面除交通、防範窃盗、暴力、槍枝、毒品等犯罪外，另還包括金融、網路、校園與居家安全等議題，讓市民瞭解警方有那些資源和管道，可以充分運用和連繫，希望透過建立警民合作平台，發揮1+1大於2的功效，打擊犯罪，確保市民安全。
南海岸中華文化中心與爾灣市警局合辦的「警民面對面」治安論壇，11月16日周六10:00am--12:00pm在南海岸中華文化中心戶外劇場舉行，地址：9 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620