SBCSS News and Press Releases

High Desert Gangs, Drugs Task Force Meeting On April 28

2010-04-26

APPLE VALLEY - The High Desert Gangs and Drugs Task Force will hold a public meeting on April 28 at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools' Desert-Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area office.

The meeting will feature presentations on the We Tip Hotline by Daniel Mayfield, CEO of the company, as well as a presentation on the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation of Children by Tamara Ross of the county's District Attorney office.

The High Desert Gangs and Drugs Task Force is committed to providing a leadership role in advocating the prevention and suppression of gang membership and drug use. The task force is a coordinated partnership among education, law enforcement, criminal justice, elected officials, private enterprise and community members.

The event will be from 7:30-9 a.m. at 17800 Highway 18 in Apple Valley. The meeting is for school administrators, counselors and security personnel, as well as local law enforcement, faith-based and community organizations, probation officers, concerned parents and community leaders.

For more information about the Gangs and Drugs Task Force meeting, contact Sherman Garnett at County Schools at (909) 386-2903.