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Administrative review concludes Pasadena officers “acted in lawful self-defense” in shooting of Azusa teen The Pasadena Police Department is providing a status update on the ongoing independent reviews and the concluded internal administrative review of the officer involved shooting (OIS) of Kendrec McDade. These assessments were initiated by the Department shortly after the incident in March of 2012 to ensure a fair, comprehensive and transparent review of the incident. On March 24, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to a radio call of an armed robbery on Orange Grove Blvd. at Summit Avenue. The victim of an alleged robbery, later identified as Oscar Carrillo, called 911 and reported that two Black males, both armed with firearms, robbed him and fled westbound on Orange Grove Boulevard. Patrol Officers Jeffrey Newlen and Matthew Griffin responded to the scene and located suspect Kendrec McDade at Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Blvd. An officer involved shooting occurred, following a foot pursuit and confrontation with Mr. McDade. He later died from his injuries. Investigators from the Pasadena Police Department’s Detective Section and the Justice System In-
Investigation. Upon receipt, their findings will be made available to the public. “The loss of any life, regardless of the circumstances, is always tragic. The shooting involving Kendrec McDade is no exception. Whenever lethal force is used, it demands a comprehensive review to evaluate tactics, communication,
BY SHEL SEGAL As being environmentally conscious has become the new corporate trend, the San Gabriel Unified School District decided to get into the act. And it paid off. District officials recently announced they have saved more than $2 million on energy since 2007, which is money that can go back into the classroom. George Carney, an energy specialist with the district, said they undertook the process for two reasons. “There was a consensus,” he said. “They were trying to make the district go a little greener and there could be a significant monetary savings. It proved to be incredibly successful.” Since the money would have come from the general fund, it can now be used for the benefit of students, Carney said. “This is money that can be put back directly into the classroom,” Carney said. “It was mostly making people aware of energy savings – small things, like turning off
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tegrity Division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene. The Police Department’s criminal investigation report was forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and on December 17, 2012, the District Attorney’s Office completed their own investigation concluding that, “the officers acted in lawful self-defense and defense of
others.” On March 15, 2013, the Pasadena Police Department concluded the Administrative Review on this incident, which included the Use of Force Review Board. The Review Board considered lawfulness, tactics, patrol vehicle operation, radio communication and equipment and determined that Officer Newlen and Officer Griffin’s actions were
lawful and within departmental policy. The Board’s final review was forwarded to the Police Department’s Training Unit to ensure the Department’s tactics and equipment remain contemporary. The Pasadena Police Department is awaiting the independent reviews being conducted by the Office of Independent Review Group and the Federal Bureau of
San Gabriel Unified saves some ‘green’
Duarte Woman’s Club names DA to Win a chance to ride in review the 2014 Camellia Parade Judy Blake as woman of the year Celebrating their 64th alleged 70th Anniversary anniversary, the Duarte be a student Years Old. Division II - Woman’s Club (DWC) corruption underYou18must made the long-awaited anyears of age who 13 through 18 Years Old resides within the boundPrizes: S w e e p - nouncement: who would aries of Temple City Uni- stakes - Theme Winner - be the 2013-14 Woman of in San fied School District or the $100 Cash - and will ride the Year (WOTY)? In a skit which revealed many clues, city limits of Temple City. in the parade Gabriel Suggest an appropriFirst Place - Each the choice became obvious. ate theme for the 70TH Division $50 Cash, Judy Blake, a DWC member election Annual Camellia Festival Runner-up - Each Divi- since 2002, was honored for BY TERRY MILLER Beacon Media has learned that a complaint has been filed with the Los Angeles County District attorney’s Public Integrity Division regarding some Please see page 9
of Temple City to be held the last full weekend of February 2014. Only one suggestion per entry form will be accepted. Maximum of five entries per person. Deadline: 6:00 pm Monday April 15, 2013. Judging: Division I Kindergarten through 12
sion - $25 Cash Applications available on line at www.templecity. us or at City Hall. For more information on entering the contest and the Camellia parade contact the Camellia Festival office at 626-285-2171 ext. 2350. or nfish@templecity.us.
her diverse and long-term volunteer work in Duarte and beyond. The banquet held at the Community Center on March 7, was catered by Villa Italia Restaurant. Milestone anniversaries were recognized, the most significant of which was that of Nita Carey who has been a member of DWC since 1958. All
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past presidents and woman of the year recipients were honored. This year’s WOTY
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