Moreno Valley Learns About Their Public Safety by Kyle Piiwaa & Sam Carlson - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
27 28 29 30 01 02 03
04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
View Events
Submit Events

Moreno Valley Learns About Their Public Safety

By Kyle Piiwaa & Sam Carlson, Community Writer
April 16, 2014 at 11:36am. Views: 101

The City of Moreno Valley recently held a Public Safety Expo for its residents at Calle San Juan De Los Lagos. This was an opportunity for members of the community to meet and interact with officials that help protect local lives and public safety. Children were given the opportunity to examine law enforcement vehicles while parents got the chance to ask questions and sign up to volunteer with groups like the Emergency Response Team. Youth volunteers were also given the opportunity to join the Moreno Valley Fire Explorers. The Explorer Program is a program for youth ages 14-21 that introduces participants to a career in law enforcement. Cedonia Frierson has a son in the program and shares, “It keeps him out of trouble, and has good structure and discipline. I think it’s awesome, it prepares them to go into the community and [gives them an idea] of what they want to do for a career.” Also at the event, the public was able to learn more about the new Citywide Camera System with tours of the Emergency Operations Center and the Public Safety building. There were also demonstrations from the Hazardous Device Team’s use of robotics for their drivable camera, the K-9 and bloodhound training, and fire suppression by the Community Emergency Response Team. Steve Hargis, an employee, demonstrated how the cameras can be programmed with a “mask” over any windows or doorways that the camera might be able to see inside of. “We try to be sensitive to peoples’ rights,” he said on the matter. Hargis also discussed how the network of cameras is of use to officers in the field. One way was that the network allows officials to know what they are going to encounter before they arrive. It helps give them a leg-up as they can tell what weapon a person is carrying. The network also has great value in crime solving. Officials can review footage and identify suspects that they would not have known of otherwise; “the investigative value is huge,” Hargis shared. Butch Rasmussen, the Community Service Supervisor with the Moreno Valley Police Department shares, “We wanted to take the secrecy off the camera system and show what we do and how we can keep the community safe. We wanted to show the camera system because there’s been negative publicity and we’re acutely proud of this thing.” He shared that this is the first year, the expo has been held, but would like to have it annually. In addition to the public safety information officials, the City was present handing out literature on upcoming events and classes during the summer, how to adopt a trail, and the upcoming Memorial Day Celebration. The Citywide Camera System is a relatively new force multiplying tool being used by Moreno Valley Police Department. Utilizing the camera’s pan/tilt/zoom capabilities, residents can view “real time” images from more than 260 cameras at 74 locations throughout the city. The cameras are producing significantly positive results as they have assisted in nearly 200 wide-ranging investigations. Jeff Schmitz, a firefighter paramedic and part of the Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire, shared, “it was informative, it was nice to have the public involved and educate them about the services provided by Moreno Valley.” Local resident, Esmeralda Eckenrode, whose husband is in law enforcement, attended the expo with her family. “I loved it,” she shared, “the kids loved it, especially the K-9 Unit performance. We learned a lot of information, especially from the scuba diving program from the police unit.”

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: coltonca.gov

By Margie Miller, Publisher City News Group

October 28, 2026 at 06:00am. Views: 744

One of the most visible projects Navarro wants to advance is the city’s planned sports complex. He lists its development among his major accomplishments and says residents should evaluate another term partly by whether the city breaks ground and completes project phases. Read more about Mayor Frank Navarro...

Photo Courtesy of: Grand Terrace City Council

By Doug Wilson, Councilmember, Contributing Writer

October 28, 2026 at 06:05am. Views: 647

Councilman Doug Wilson, serving Grand Terrace since 2014 Speaks out about why he feels Grand Terrace residents deserve to know the facts about Measure “N,” the proposed one-percent sales tax initiative on the ballot this November 3rd.

Photo Courtesy of: The CARE Project inc.

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

October 20, 2026 at 03:09pm. Views: 902

Photo caption: The CARE Project’s Vice President, Diana Jaurigue, with President & Founder Carrie Madrid, who is wearing the LympheDIVAS compression sleeve on her left arm. Donated compression garments help manage swelling and are essential to daily care for many breast cancer survivors.

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:37pm. Views: 383

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has once again partnered with ALDI for their annual volunteer event, where team members packed over 1,300 food boxes with various shelf-stable items to be distributed for disaster relief as needed.

Photo Courtesy of: CIty News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 20, 2026 at 04:11pm. Views: 2116

An October 2026 study from Loma Linda University suggests a simple dietary change may influence inflammation-related measures in older adults. A bowl of walnuts sits alongside a nutritious breakfast, illustrating the everyday dietary choice examined in Loma Linda University research.

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

October 28, 2026 at 06:00am. Views: 581

Families enjoy a Halloween trunk-or-treat gathering with decorated vehicles, pumpkins and festive costumes. Grand Terrace has scheduled its 2026 Trunk or Treat celebration for October 31

Photo Courtesy of: coltonca.gov

By Margie Miller, Publisher City News Group

October 28, 2026 at 06:00am. Views: 833

Colton councilmember John Echevarria wants to expand his outreach to residents throughout the city, strengthen partnerships with county, state and federal officials, and build upon what he describes as a record of employee advocacy, neighborhood improvements and community involvement.Learn more about John Echevarria...

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group - AI Illustration

By Hattie Strong, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:38pm. Views: 363

Loma Linda University Children's Health Specialty Clinics, a new five-story, 105,000-square-foot facility designed to bring more than 21 pediatric specialties together. The facility is expected to begin serving patients in early 2027.This is an AI-generated illustration, not a verified photograph of the actual building.

Photo Courtesy of: https://wellri.com

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:38pm. Views: 331

An October City announcement draws attention to an everyday household practice with benefits for food budgets, kitchen safety and the environment. A basket of fresh produce can represent a week's worth of meals, the results of a successful backyard harvest or an unexpected bargain at the grocery store. Yet without proper storage, even the freshest fruits and vegetables can spoil before a family has an opportunity to use them.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group - AI Illustration

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:38pm. Views: 538

An October announcement highlights how investigative technology and cooperation among law enforcement agencies can help solve crimes affecting Grand Terrace neighborhoods. For residents of Grand Terrace, home is more than an address. It is where families gather, children grow up and neighbors build relationships over many years. When a residential burglary occurs, the effects can extend beyond the property taken or damage caused. A crime inside someone's home can undermine the sense of security that makes a neighborhood feel safe.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group - AI Illustration

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:38pm. Views: 330

The rumble of a commercial truck passing through a city can represent two very different things. For a business awaiting a delivery, it may signal the arrival of essential supplies. For residents living near a busy roadway, it may raise concerns about traffic, noise and safety. In Grand Terrace, finding a reasonable balance between those interests is at the center of an ongoing transportation planning effort.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

October 20, 2026 at 03:49pm. Views: 773

Secure drop box is located outside the Grand Terrace Library, on the west end of the Civic Center building at 22795 Barton Road. According to the City, it will remain accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is responsible for operating the box, collecting ballots and transporting them for election processing.

--> -->