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The Board of Supervisors met in all its capacities
pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 2402.402 in regular adjourned
session on Friday, October 20, 1978 at 9: 00 a.m. in the Board
Chambers, Room 107, County Administration Building, Martinez,
California.
Present: R. I. Schroder, Chairman, Presiding
Supervisors J. P. Kenny, W. N. Boggess
E. H. Hasseltine
Absent: Supervisor N. C. Fanden
Clerk: J. R. Olsson, represented by
Geraldine Russell, Deputy Clerk
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of )
Briefing on Police Activities ) Friday, October 20, 1978
to Apprehend the Suspected )
"East Area Rapist" . )
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The Board of Supervisors met to hear publically the reports
from law enforcement officials and to determine what assistance the
County may render to said agencies in connection with the apprehension
of the "East Area (Sacramento) Rapist" whose activities appear to have
spread to Contra Costa County where two incidents of rape were reported
in the Concord area.
Harry D. Ramsay, County Sheriff-Coroner, stated that at this
time the Concord Police Department has jurisdiction over this case,
but that the Sheriff's Department has made manpower and the use of
county facilities (such as the crime laboratory) available to the
Concord Police Department. Staff from his department has attended the
daily briefings with other law enforcement agencies on this matter so
as to be cognizant of all information that will lead to the apprehension
and capture of this individual. Sheriff Ramsay advised that there is
good cooperation and communication between the law enforcement agencies
in the County.
Supervisor E. H. Hasseltine questioned Sheriff Ramsay
regarding rape prevention programs, and what specifically was being
done in Contra Costa County.
Sheriff Ramsay replied that many Rape-Crisis groups have
developed in the County, and as far as law enforcement is concerned,
information is continually being exchanged between them and the
departments.
Chairman R. I. Schroder requested Sheriff Ramsay to notify
the Board should financial aid become necessary to provide for the
capture of the rapist .
Sheriff Ramsay expressed his appreciation to the Board,
but felt the situation was under control and additional funds were
not warranted at this time, but indicated that if subsequent attacks
of rape are committed by the alleged Sacramento rapist, it would become
necessary to allocate funds to compensate for overtime and related costs.
Chief James Chambers, Concord Police Department, confirmed
the fact that the crimes are suspected to have been committed by the
"East Area Rapist", and that due to the imminent nature and publicity
received, calls for service have increased twenty per cent. He advised
that it was necessary to reassign personnel to his patrol division, that
the detective bureau was devoting full time to the case, and that all
leads were being investigated. The assistance given by the Sheriff's
Department and neighboring law enforcement agencies had been a tremendous
help. Concord crime prevention programs have been in existence for a
couple of years which include a Rape Awareness Program, -a Women's
Awareness Program and Block Mleetings . Presently, the department is
conducting between 35-110 block meetings per week, and will continue to
do so. He advised that even with increased overtire costs, the department
is operating Within its budget, but should the rapist strike again, it may
be faced with a serious overtime budget problem.
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Supervisor Boggess commented on the seriousness of the
problem, but indicated he was satisfied with the way the law
enforcement agencies are handling the investigation, and inquired
if there would be any benefit derived by posting a reward for
information.
Chief Cahmbers felt a reward was not necessary since there
was a sizeable reward already posted in Sacramento.
Chief- Karel A. Swanson of the Walnut Creek Police Department
and Chief Kenneth Harn of the Pleasant Hill Police Department came
before the Board and pledged their continued support and assistance
to Concord.
Chairman Schroder thanked the gentlemen for their reports
and reaffirmed the position of the County to support law enforcement
agencies in the apprehension of the "East Area Rapist".
THIS IS A MATTER OF RECORD.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a Matter of Record entered on the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 20th day of October, 1978.
J. R. OLSSON, Clerk
BY //y.
M. Vannucchi, Deputy Clerk
cc: Sheriff-Coroner
Concord Police Department
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Walnut Creek Police Department
County Administrator
And the Board adjourns to meet on October 24, 1978
at 9: 00 a.m. in the Board Chambers, Room 107 , County
Administration Building, Martinez, California.
I. Sc _roder, airman
ATTEST:
J. R. OLSSON, CLERK
Deputy