Program N.E.A.T.(Neighborhood Emergency Action Team) was presented to the community by the Arcadia Fire Department. It was developed to organize neighborhoods to prepare themselves in the event of a major disaster.
During last Tuesday's City Council meeting, Council member Robert Harbicht accused Arcadia Firefighters of opposing April's Measure A in order to hurt the city's financial position to the extent that the city consolidates the Fire Department with Los Angeles County.
The Arcadia Police Department divisions are described. Specific mention is made of several detectives, including Lt. Edward Ostashay, Sergeant Andy Ballantyne, Agent Sharon Reynolds and Secretary Gail Post.
P.A.C.E. 2000 (Peaceful Arcadia through Community Efforts) will be a new section within the Arcadia Police Department. It is a community-oriented policing effort headquartered at Santa Anita Fashion Park.
A cooperative effort between the Arcadia Red Cross, Post Office and Police Department has resulted in an innovative program for special need individuals called, "Hey, Mr. Postman, check on me."
A fire that started in a classroom at Baldwin Stocker School was completely contained by the Arcadia Fire Dept. on the morning of February 14. No other rooms were damaged in the blaze.
A woman shot in Arcadia early Monday morning appears to be a case of suicide rather than murder. Joseph Frank Randazzo is still being held for suspicion of murder while the investigation continues.
The Arcadia Police Department is turning to the public for assistance with the homicide investigation of Mr. Shao-wu Yen, who was struck and killed one year ago by a small pickup while waiting to cross the street at the intersection of Holly and Fairview Avenues.