Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section The History of Tobacco in Newark Officer Rich Sevilla

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section In Fall 1996 Newark denied tobacco sales to minors an issue. Survey conducted by Friday Nite Live and ALCO T.C. Newspaper Article- showed 50% sales rate Vending Machines available at Red Robin Restaurant Meeting with Newark PD/Staff

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section In April 1997 The City of Newark began collaboration with the Alameda County Tobacco Control and Coalition. Develop a protocol to enforce 308 a PC Develop a merchant education program Begin enforcement of 308a PC and AB13 (6404.5b L.C.) Develop Diversion Program for youth

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section 308 P.C. Protocol (Develop County-wide) Attend 308 Enforcement Training Stanford/ Calif. /S.J. PD Alameda County Sponsored Educate all Retailers Each city Using youth Prop 99 Grants

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section 308 P.C. Protocol (Develop County-wide ) Develop City Ordinances No Self Service No Single Sales No Vending Machines (Youth Access) Newark Compliant July 1991

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section 308a of the Penal Code (Enforcement Survey’s ) Conduct Enforcement Surveys in Newark Send Letters to Retailers of Violations Advise ALCO T.C. of results In April 1999, of 40 stores contacted 25% of Merchants sold to minors. (10 -Cited) In January 2000, subsequent Enforcement Survey Result in 6 citations (17%) to store clerks Penal Code

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section AB13 (6404.5b Labor Code) In December 1997 attended AB13 Training in Oakland In January 1998 Received Multitude of Complaints In January 1998 began enforcement Bars Bingo Parlors Other

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section AB13 (6404.5b Labor Code) Enforcement at Bars Education of Owners Training of NPD Officers Enforcement 4 - Cited Cited Cited Cited 2001 (Bar Checks by Patrol)

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section AB13 (6404.5b Labor Code) Enforcement at Bingo Sites Education of Non-Profits Legislative Counsel Opinions Fair Business Practice ( with Oakland) Enforcement (100% compliant)

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section AB13 (6404.5b Labor Code) Other Complaints Construction Sites (open/closed structures) Other Business Offices Public Entrances Employee Access City Ordinances (Reasonable Distance) American Disability Act

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section Newark’s Collaborations Provided b L.C. training for BREATH (statewide) Provide 308a PC and L.C b (Alameda County) Received Award from BREATH (Smoke free Work Place) Received Award from BARTER (Tobacco Free Awareness) Newark as a resource for Enforcement Agencies statewide due to proactive and community-based approach

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section Newark’s Collaborations (con’t) Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition In 1997, became a member of the Coalition In 1998, received $5,000 Prop 99 Grants In 1999, selected as the Vice Chair of the Coalition In 2000, Member of Task Force with Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition, instrumental in securing $1million dollars of M.S.A. funds for Cessation, Enforcement, Youth, and Community Grants Programs. In 2001 became the Coalition Chair.

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section Newark’s Collaborations (con’t) State Tobacco Control Section (T.C.S.) In Spring/Summer 2001 applied for & received 3-yr Tobacco Enforcement Grant from T.C.S In Fall 2001 member of 308a PC Protocol Work Group for Statewide Grant enforcement In Spring 2002 member of Second Hand Smoke Workgroup In Spring 2002 member of PDM Work Group for 2003 PDM Conference

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section Newark’s Collaborations (con’t) Friday Nite Live Use Youth to Educate Merchants Use Youth as Decoys for Enforcement Survey Develop Diversion Program for 308b PC “Live Impact” (3-sessions) Fremont- Newark- Union City Court Alameda County Wide

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section “The Future ” Our impacts ?? –Locally –Statewide –Nationwide –Globally

Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section “Infinity and beyond…” - The organization is only as good as its people Community Policing is our service, Community Support will be our payment! “Give it a chance”

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