On April 10, 2014, the Los Banos Police Department assigned a small team of officers to conduct compliance checks on individuals released under California’s AB109 - State Prison Realignment. The Officers contacted more than 25 individuals, who were on probation, parole or released under AB109.
The State of California has provided the Department funding for these types of operations; these operations allow the Department to check-in on offenders released under State Prison Realignment without impacting the City’s general fund budget.
During the operation four people were arrested and/or cited for outstanding warrants and drug abuse violations. The Department was pleased to see most of those contacted were in compliance and this strengthens our belief in the importance of these operations.
“We conduct these operations with the idea of keeping an eye on offenders and showing them law enforcement is watching them.”
- Justin Melden, Patrol Sergeant
“We plan on continuing these random compliance checks along with other operations throughout the year and as we make our way into summer, our residents will notice an increase in police presence.”
- Jason Hedden, Police Commander
To leave an anonymous crime tip call 209-827-7070 Ext. 288. If you have access to a computer and the internet you can also leave an anonymous tip at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “Contact” page simply click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or visit the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-855-725-2420, or at www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org
