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Mountain View Police Department secures state grant to fight alcohol-related crimes
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control awarded the Mountain View Police Department a $51,464 grant to thwart local alcohol-related crimes, according to a city press release.
The money will go toward helping the department prevent alcohol sales to minors, public intoxication and illegal solicitations, the press release said. The funds may also aid in the department’s deterrence of illegal drug possession and sales across the city.
“This grant is important to the Mountain View Police Department in order to increase protection for youth and to address alcohol-related crime at hot spot locations,” Lieutenant Fernando Maldonado said in the press release.
The grant combines the police department’s efforts with those of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents, helping advance local law enforcement. ABC agents have extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverage laws that aid them in reducing “alcohol-related harm” in the community, according to the press release.
The grant comes through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership program, which aims to assist law enforcement agencies in the development of strategic plans to combat crimes involving alcohol.
Mountain View seeks volunteers for city advisory bodies
Mountain View is looking to fill vacant seats on a few of its advisory bodies. These positions are volunteer-based and applications will be accepted until “a sufficient number” has been received, according to a city newsletter.
The city is recruiting for three positions on the Downtown Committee, including a downtown property owner or business representative, as well as one position on the Human Relations Committee.
The Downtown Committee represents downtown interests and those of the greater community, according to its webpage. Members make policy recommendations on broad issues facing downtown, conduct outreach to the business community and promote economic development.
The Human Relations Committee, which was established in 1994, aims to tackle various economic, political, educational and social issues facing the Mountain View community. The general duties of the body include advising the City Council and serving as a space for public discussion.
To find the applications and more information, visit mountainview.gov/our-city/city-council/boards-commissions-and-committees.
El Camino Health earns recognition for nursing excellence
El Camino Health, which has been serving the South Bay community for more than 60 years and operates a hospital on Grant Road in Mountain View, has earned its fifth Magnet award, according to a press release.
The designation comes from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and honors hospitals with “exceptional nursing based on proven standards,” the press release said.
The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes organizations across the world for nursing practices that improve patient outcomes. After an assessment process, the ANCC awards a Magnet designation for a four-year period.
When evaluating El Camino Health for this recognition, the ANCC found that 55.6% of nurses are certified in their specialty, which exceeds the organization’s goal of 51%; the hospital had fewer patients sustain injuries from falls than the national average; and all units surpassed standards for treating patients with respect, the press release said.
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