The Copper Cove Association has enlisted the support of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office to increase security and safety for the association members. Led by Captain Jim Maceda officers met with the Copper Cove leaders and officers to review security and other issues. Maceda is number two in charge of the operations of the county Sheriff’s Office.
Ryan Oatts, the CCA President with extensive experience in justice and security, noted “We have a really great safe community but we need to be proactive to keep it that way and deal with those outsiders who want to bring crime here. We won’t put up with it!”
Security Systems
The Sheriff’s Office will be advising the association on the improvement of security cameras/systems at the Kiva and Black Creek Park. The new cameras will by high resolution and will operate more effectively in low light so vandals and others illegally entering our property will be easily identified. These systems will enable the prosecution of those vandalizing or stealing association and or member’s property including those vessels docked on our docks. CCA facilities manager Aaron Green will be working with CCA director and the Sheriff’s Office in the evaluation of the improvement of security systems. This summer will improved security fencing.
Boat Safety
Sergeant Villegas, director of the Water Boat Patrols, met with the CCA and discussed successful efforts last year in the arrest and prosecution of theft ring operated on the lake which include robberies of members. Working with Tuolumne County’s Boat Patrols, he said they are working to insure save boating on the lake. Sgt. Villegas noted that the patrols are now asking boaters required to have a State Boaters Card and undergo mandatory boat safety education. For information visit www.CaliforniaBoaterCard.com
Local Patrols and Code Complaince
Sergeant Kevin Stevens, officer in charge of all night patrols in the county, was also present for the meeting. Sgt. Stevens said that the Sheriff’s Office using its resources to investigate crimes and complaints here. The office works directly with County Code Compliance to investigate code compliance violations too including the parking of unlicensed vehicles which may be towed off properties. Stevens discuss the efforts of the department to increase patrols in the neighborhoods here.
The Association is also working with the department to hire its own staff person for both security and compliance issues. The CCA Board has noted the need for these expanded resources during the summer months. The association’s new rules have a zero tolerance for drug use or intoxication of any kind on its properties.
Oatts added “This association is going to be stepping up security and refuses to allow our facilities and our staff to be the victim of unlawful and inappropriate behavior.” He added “We are very grateful to these officers who are helping to make our community a better and safer place to live. We have no tolerance for those who want to bring crime here.”
The association will also be working with fire officials and explore new ordinances/rules that can be implemented to require the removal of grass on all properties in association in order to reduce fire danger.
