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City of Fresno Code Enforcement Division. F.A.I.D. (Fresno Against Illegal Dumping). City of Fresno Department of Planning & Development Code Enforcement Division. Richard Oldham Code Enforcement Specialist Contact information: (559) 621-8463 E Mail: Richard.Oldham@fresno.gov.
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City of FresnoCode Enforcement Division F.A.I.D. (Fresno Against Illegal Dumping)
City of FresnoDepartment of Planning & DevelopmentCode Enforcement Division Richard Oldham Code Enforcement Specialist Contact information: (559) 621-8463 E Mail: Richard.Oldham@fresno.gov
Illegal Dumping Procedures • Verify violations for illegal dumping • Make personal contact; in person/by phone • Search for evidence • Photograph and retrieve evidence • Attempt contact w/witnesses • Take evidence and contact violator • Research for any “priors” • Attempt contact; coordinate w/P.D.
After acquiring your Surveillance Camera? • Decide on a location • What will you focus on with your photos • Commercial areas; what hours? • Residential areas; realize privacy issues? • How to maintain camera • Maintenance budget
Do’s -Accuracy of your photos -Secure camera in high enough location Don’ts -Underestimate sensor, distance, privacy issues, etc. -Make easily accessible ‘Do’s and Don’ts’
Camera Maintenance • Change memory card • Clean solar panel • Clean lenses • Tape for “blinding” sensor
Budgets and Grants -Efficient use of equipment versus labor -City of Fresno Code Enforcement Division utilized a tire grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board to purchase equipment
Camera Range & Accuracy**Moving vehicle approx. 1/8 mile away**
Summary -Cameras are “ready to go”, out of the box -Cost effective versus labor -Safety of personnel -Grant funded