Redlands PR

Yesterday was my last vocational day and in the morning I spent time with Redlands City Police Public Information Officer (media liasion officer) Carl Baker. Carl took me to a city crime prevention meeting on strategies to address a crime that is growing not only here in Redlands, but around the world - metal theft. I also had the opportunity to visit their local government TV station used to telecast city meetings and pubic service announcements.

Next stop was Red Fusion Media where owners Ron and Molly Burgess discussed their role as a strategic marketing firm focussing primarily on web marketing. After a delicious lunch at Martha Green's Eatery, I headed out to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, where I met with Sheriff's Serice Specialist Sylvia Beasley and Public Information Officer Jodi Miller.

Here I had the opportunity to learn about a number of crime prevention programs, including Crime Free Multi-Housing, Kidzwatch, CleanSweep and the Juvenile Intervention Program. I was also able to share some of the crime prevention strategies and policies we have in place in WA, in particular, the Responsible Parenting Initiative.

Big thanks to Carl, Ron, Molly, Steve, Sylvia and Jodi for spending time with me and especially Sue for driving me around all day!