ANDERSON POLICE CHIEF UPDATES REALTORS ON AREA CRIME
SHASTA COUNTY
November 21st, 2008
Anderson Police Chief Dale Webb spoke to a group of Realtors about his department and crime activity in 
the City of Anderson. I came away with the impression that Anderson resembled Mayberry of TV lore. No homicides in two years, no spike in petty theft or burglaries despite the tough economy, a slight increase in assaults, which he speculates may be a result of higher unemployment. The jobless have more time to sit around the house and get into arguments, he surmised.
Anderson Police Department was formed in 1957 and currently has 18 sworn officers. Six dispatchers handle calls for service 24/7. Two openings in the department currently exist for a dispatcher and a police officer. They also have 3 detectives and 2 motorcycle cop positions. They respond to about 1,000 incidents a year. Police officers work 12 hour shifts. Response times are usually less than 5 minutes!
Two of the most effective programs that combat crime are the Shasta Anti-Gang Enforcement (SAGE), which is a collaboration with Redding Police and Shasta County Sheriff Department, and the School Resource Officer Program. Anderson residents pull out their lawn chairs to watch SAGE roust suspected and known gang members based on information from intelligence gathering and tips from the public. Once they have contacted the known targets they patrol the city looking for parole violators and others wanted by law enforcement.
The School Resource Officer Program is funded primarily by the Anderson School District. Despite budget cuts, the chief said school administrators see the value of having a police officer on campus to educate and protect students.
It’s comforting to know we live in an area where low levels of crime allow police to respond quickly and investigate calls in a timely manner. Just one more reason to call this part of California home!
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BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
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