LAKEPORT — The Lakeport Police Department (LPD) received much-needed grant funding from county tribes as a part of casino mitigation.
More than $17,000 was provided to LPD from the Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians and Big Valley Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians.
Statistical information showed that during 2011, LPD responded to and assisted with a number of law enforcement calls for service at both casinos through a mutual aid agreement with the Lake County Sheriff”s Office. That, coupled with services provided to casino employees and their children whom reside in Lakeport, justified the tribes” decisions to grant the funds, $10,000 and $7,242, respectively.
“The tribes have been giving back to the community in many ways for many years, including grant funds,” LPD Sgt. Dale Stoebe said. “These monies have always been utilized by law enforcement fully to enhance the safety of that community. In these strained and uncertain financial times, those monies are just needed and appreciated that much more. The most important outcome of the whole process was the further strengthening of our already existing partnerships. Together we will see them into a safer future.”
LPD will use the grant funds on police vehicle maintenance costs and to offset police officers” mutual aid service times.
