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South Pasadena police describe pre‑arrest youth diversion and partnership with Flintridge Center
Summary
Police presented a pre‑booking diversion program for 12‑ to 17‑year‑olds, saying most referrals avoid further justice involvement and that South Pasadena signed a memorandum of agreement last month to send youth to the Flintridge Center in Pasadena.
South Pasadena police described a pre‑booking youth diversion program aimed at adolescents ages 12 to 17 and said the city signed a memorandum of agreement to participate last month.
The presentation, given by Chief Brian Solinski of the South Pasadena Police Department, explained the program excludes youth charged with violent offenses specified under Welfare and Institutions Code section 707(b) — Solinski cited robbery, murder and arson as examples — but allows law enforcement discretion to recommend other…
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