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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE: Proclamation Declaring August 9, 1994, Citizens Adversity
Support Team Day in the City of Chula Vista.
SUBMITTED BY: ChiefofPoliceV~
REVIEWED BY: City Manage~ r'J (4/Sth's Vote: Yes_ No..x)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: That Council Approve the Proclamation.
On August 9, 1993, after nine months of intensive planning and training, the Citizens Adversity
Support Team was put into operation. One year later, over 60 dedicated CAST volunteers have
responded to two-hundred and twenty-one (221) incidents at the request of Police Officers,
Firefighters and local hospital emergency rooms. CAST volunteers have helped over three-
hundred citizens and visitors by providing general information, referrals to social service
agencies and by simply being there to lend compassionate support.
The Chief of Police recommends CAST's one-year anniversary be commemorated by declaring
August 9, 1994, Citizens Adversity Support Day in the City of Chula Vista.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Citizens Adversity Support Team provides immediate practical
and emotional support to victims of traumatic incidents and their
families. By relieving Police and Fire Department staff from this
responsibility, public safety units are placed back into an available
status more quickly and operational efficiency is enhanced.
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