El Rio / Del Norte MAC hears public-safety updates on Blue Envelope program and parking enforcement
Senior Deputy Helm described the VC Sheriff's "Blue Envelope" program to flag residents who may need accommodations during law-enforcement contacts; CHP Officer Allen said the county passed an ordinance to prohibit overnight parking and camping near farmland and that officers have been tagging and ticketing vehicles with 72-hour notices.
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Senior Deputy Helm of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office presented the "Blue Envelope" program to the El Rio / Del Norte Municipal Advisory Council on Nov. 20, saying the initiative is intended to help officers recognize when a resident may have a condition or disability that could affect communication during a traffic stop or other law-enforcement contact. "Blue Envelope program which is to create awareness for law enforcement that any member of the community may have a condition or disability that could impact their behavior or ability to communicate during a traffic stop or any law enforcement contact," Helm said.
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