Published Friday, November 15, 2024


Is the security situation in Irvine really better?

A special "Police-Community Forum" for Chinese-speaking residents will be held on Saturday, November 16, at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center. The event will cover local crime trends, safety tips, and provide a chance for the community to engage with the Irvine Police Department.

Irvine Police Chief Michael Kent will discuss the city’s safety, share tips on reporting crimes, and answer questions from the community. Police leaders from various departments will also attend.Plus, the first Tesla CyberTruck police vehicle in the U.S. will be on display for public viewing.

This forum is co-hosted by the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center and the Irvine Police Department. With over 40% of Irvine’s population being of Asian descent, including a large Chinese community, residents are particularly concerned about public safety.

At the forum, Chief Kent and other police officials will meet with the community, answer questions, and discuss how to improve safety. The public is encouraged to attend and ask questions in person.

Attendees will receive a free handheld flashlight (while supplies last), and the Cultural Center will provide an electronic safety guide to help residents stay safe at home, school, work, or while out.

According to FBI data, Irvine has been ranked one of the safest cities in the U.S. for 19 years in a row. However, with rapid population growth, concerns about traffic and safety have increased, and these issues are now central to the current mayor and city council campaigns.

Karie Davies, a spokesperson for the Irvine Police Department, noted that Irvine’s well-planned development has attracted many top companies, pushing the city’s population to over 338,000. While the city thrives, challenges like traffic and police staffing have grown. The Irvine Police Department currently has 260 officers working to keep the city safe, and Davies emphasized that community involvement is key to maintaining that safety.

The forum will include Chinese-speaking officers for translation, and discussions will cover topics such as traffic safety, theft prevention, violent crime, financial scams, and online safety. The goal is to inform the community about police resources and build stronger collaboration to prevent crime.

The Police-Community Forum will take place on 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.

 

 

爾灣市的治安現況如何？

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，11月16日（星期六）將在南海岸中華文化中心舉行。

爾灣市警察局局長肯特（Chief of Police-Michael Kent）將發表爾灣市治安現況，傳授報案秘訣，警方各部門主管都會到場，回答預先從社區搜集到治安問題，全美首輛Tesla CyberTruck警車，也將駛達現場開放讓民眾參觀。

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表示，爾灣市亞裔人口比例超過40%，其中華裔居民占比相當高，對社區治安問題尤為關心。

在南海岸中華文化中心邀請下，爾灣市警察局局長會親自帶領各部門的主理警長與警官，和華裔居民「面對面」討論治安現況與改善治安問題，現場也將開放民眾提問治安問題，希望華裔民眾能把握機會，踴躍出席。

爾灣市警方當天除將贈送參加民眾掌上型安全手電筒（數量有限，先到先得），文化中心也將提供實用安全錦囊（電子版），讓爾灣市民無論在居家、就學、工作或外出時，都能多一份保障。

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最適宜居住的城市之一。但隨著人口激增，民眾對交通與治安問題關注度也與日俱增，並成為本次市長與市議員各候選人競相提出的主要政見。

爾灣市警局發言人Karie Davies指出，因爾灣市城市規劃完善、條件優越，許多美國前500強公司及大型醫藥產業，選擇在爾灣設立總部或分部，爾灣市人口也迅速增長超過33萬8千人。

在享受進步環境同時，交通等公共設施和警力配置也面臨巨大挑戰。Davies表示，爾灣市警察局目前擁有260名警員負責維護全市治安，警力除靈活調度並借助先進科技執法外，來自社區民眾的守望相助，增強警民間的互信與合作，才是確保爾灣市民安全的關鍵。

Karie Davies指出，這次市警局針對華裔社區舉辦的警民「面對面」治安論壇，全程將有華裔警官提供翻譯。討論範圍除交通、防範竊盜、暴力等犯罪外，還包括金融、網路、校園與居家安全等議題，讓市民知道警方擁有哪些資源和管道可供運用。希望透過建立警民合作平台，發揮「1+1大於2」效果，共同打擊犯罪，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（星期六）上午10:00am-12:00pm在南海岸中華文化中戶外劇場舉行，地址：9 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620。

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