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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. email
Cerda to Marsha Scott [partial] (1 page)
10/13/1998
P6/b(6)
002. email
WAVES Request for Lee, Kim and Kim (1 page)
10/10/1998
P6/b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
Automated Records Management System
OPD (Creator: Cerda)
OA/Box Number: 2500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[10/5/1998 - 10/22/1998]
2012-0192-F
wr1050
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
b(1) National security classified information |(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA|
an agency |(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-OCT-1998 10:44:18.00
SUBJECT: Agency CoS Meeting
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Put this on my schedule, please jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/05/98
10:43 AM
Richard Socarides 10/05/98 10:16:47 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Michael Cohen/OPD/EOP, Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Agency CoS Meeting
Forwarded by Richard Socarides/WHO/EOP on 10/05/98
10:17 AM
Maya Seiden
10/05/98 10:11:08 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Marsha Scott/WHO/EOP, Richard Socarides/WHO/EOP
cc:
Skye S. Philbrick/WHO/EOP
Subject:
Agency CoS Meeting
Cabinet Affairs hosts a regular meeting with the Chiefs of Staff of the
agencies every other Tuesday. We will be hosting one tomorrow morning and
were wondering whether you would be interested in speaking for a few brief
moments on the White House Conference on School Safety. The meeting is
from 8:30 to 9:30 am in the Mess. You could come at any time within that
(just let me know what works best for you) and speak for five minutes (or
less if preferable.) Sorry for the late notice on this, but we would
really love it if you could join us. Please reply or call me at 6-7072
with any questions.
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-OCT-1998 14:25:00.00
SUBJECT: Re: Word Perfect VS Microsoft Word
TO: Paul J. Weinstein Jr. ( CN=Paul J. Weinstein Jr./OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
very funny...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-OCT-1998 17:40:16.00
SUBJECT: Joe Brann
TO: Daniel W. Burkhardt ( CN=Daniel W. Burkhardt/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Phillip Caplan ( CN=Phillip Caplan/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Phil/Dan:
Michelle and I thought we should start drafting a letter of sympathy for
COPS Director Joe Brann, whose son committed suicide this weekend. I
imagine the funeral will be scheduled for later this week, and it would be
nice for whomever from the Administration attends to deliver a note from
the President.
Jose'
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/05/98
05:19 PM
Jon P. Jennings
10/05/98 11:50:42 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
Subject:
Joe Brann
I was just told that Joe Brann's son committed suicide on Friday. I am
awaiting further details.
Message Sent
To:
Rahm I. Emanuel/WHO/EOP
John Podesta/WHO/EOP
Maria Echaveste/WHO/EOP
Thurgood Marshall Jr/WHO/EOP
Kris M Balderston/WHO/EOP
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
Bruce N. Reed/OPD/EOP
Message Copied
To:
Dawn L. Smalls/WHO/EOP
Marjorie Tarmey/WHO/EOP
Leslie Bernstein/WHO/EOP
Maya Seiden/WHO/EOP
Michelle Crisci/WHO/EOP
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-OCT-1998 17:20:11.00
SUBJECT: Re: Paper on Legislative Riders
TO: Charles R. Marr ( CN=Charles R. Marr/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Michael Cohen ( CN=Michael Cohen/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Paul J. Weinstein Jr. ( CN=Paul J. Weinstein Jr./OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Jennifer L. Klein ( CN=Jennifer L. Klein/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Elena Kagan ( CN=Elena Kagan/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ] )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Chuck:
The Brady piece looks fine. If you want to be more specific, you can
probably say that the rider would .undermine Brady by delaying
implementation of the FBI's system of computerized background checks for
all gun purchasers. Brady background checks have stopped nearly a quarter
of a million illegal handgun sales and its implementation..
Jose
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-OCT-1998 11:49:51.00
SUBJECT: Drug Demand Reduction Act
TO: Todd A. Summers ( CN=Todd A. Summers/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Todd:
I'm afraid I've haven't been following any of the happenings on -- or
substance of -- this bill, but OMB is floating a SAP that you may want to
take a look at.
Jose
Clinton Presidential Records
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Bucket: OPD
Creation Date: 1998-10-06
Subject: Appropriations Miscellany -- Daily Bullets
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 6-OCT-1998 10:55:49.00
SUBJECT: 10/7 Mtg - Safe and Drug-Free Schools
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Please make sure you add to my schedule. Also, can you add an 11:30 am
meeting tomorrow. It's on medical marijuana and will be at ONDCP in the
7th floor conference room...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/06/98
10:52 AM
Tanya E. Martin
10/06/98 10:49:05 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc: beverly_coney @ ed.gov @ inet, Taronda_Wallace @ ed.gov @ inet,
Essence P. Washington/OPD/EOP
Subject:
10/7 Mtg - Safe and Drug-Free Schools
We will be meeting at 1:30 pm on Wed, Oct 7 in room 450 OEOB to discuss
the reauthorization of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program.
ED invitees have been cleared into OEOB.
Message Sent
To:
Michael Cohen/OPD/EOP
Gerald Tirozzi @ ed.gov @ inet
Judith Johnson @ ed.gov @ inet
Scott_Fleming @ ed.gov @ inet
Bill modzeleski @ ed.gov @ inet
Robert F. Housman/ONDCP/EOP
Ann_O'Leary @ ed.gov @ inet
Wayne Upshaw/OMB/EOP
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 6-OCT-1998 10:10:08.00
SUBJECT: EDUCATION MEETING AND NAPO CONFERENCE CALL TODAY
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/06/98
10:09 AM
Laura D. Schwartz
10/06/98 09:39:16 AM
Record Type: Record
To: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc:
Subject: EDUCATION MEETING AND NAPO CONFERENCE CALL TODAY
TOPIC: EDUCATION EVENT (10/7)
WHEN: 11AM, TODAY
LOCATION: STACIE SPECTOR'S, 173 OEOB
TOPIC: NAPO TOP COPS (10/9)
WHEN: 7PM, TODAY (sorry for the late time)
CONFERENCE CALL: x72104 CODE 3900
Message Sent
To:
Lydia R. Ewing/OVP @ OVP
Miguel M. Bustos/OVP @ OVP
Ann F. Lewis/WHO/EOP
Stacie Spector/WHO/EOP
Ruby Shamir/WHO/EOP
Kevin S. Moran/WHO/EOP
Michelle Crisci/WHO/EOP
Karin Kullman/WHO/EOP
Jennifer M. Palmieri/WHO/EOP
Elisa Millsap/WHO/EOP
Cecily C. Williams/WHO/EOP
Patricia Solis-Doyle/WHO/EOP
Evan Ryan/WHO/EOP
Anne E. McGuire/WHO/EOP
Kris M Balderston/WHO/EOP
June Shih/WHO/EOP
Jordan Tamagni/WHO/EOP
Lowell A. Weiss/WHO/EOP
Amy W. Tobe/WHO/EOP
Lori L. Anderson/WHO/EOP
Sara M. Latham/WHO/EOP
Wendy Hartman/OVP @ OVP
Lydia R. Ewing/OVP @ OVP
Miguel M. Bustos/OVP @ OVP
Marjorie Tarmey/WHO/EOP
Christopher J. Lavery/WHO/EOP
Jennifer L. Klein/OPD/EOP
Nicole R. Rabner/WHO/EOP
Jessica L. Gibson/WHO/EOP
Kim B. Widdess/WHO/EOP
Eric P. Hothem/WHO/EOP
Richard Socarides/WHO/EOP
Anne M. Edwards/WHO/EOP
Patricia M. Ewing/OVP @ OVP
Christopher S. Lehane/OVP @ OVP
SHIREMAN_R@A1@CD@LNGTWY
William H. White Jr./WHO/EOP
EWING_L@A1@CD@LNGTWY
Julie E. Mason/WHO/EOP
Katharine Button/WHO/EOP
ARENDS_W @A1@CD@VAXGTWY
Evan Ryan/WHO/EOP
Dan J. Taylor/OVP @ OVP
Julia M. Payne/WHO/EOP
Megan C. Moloney/WHO/EOP
Brenda M. Anders/WHO/EOP
Mark D. Neschis/WHO/EOP
Nanda Chitre/WHO/EOP
Elizabeth R. Newman/WHO/EOP
GRAY_W@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
Janelle E. Erickson/WHO/EOP
Sondra L. Seba/WHO/EOP
Mary C. Gumbleton/OVP @ OVP
Ansley Jones/OVP @ OVP
Mona G. Mohib/WHO/EOP
Christa Robinson/OPD/EOP
Christine A. Stanek/WHO/EOP
David R Thomas/OVP @ OVP
Sharon K. Gill/WHO/EOP
SMITH_J@AI@CD@VAXGTWY
Barbara D. Woolley/WHO/EOP
Deborah B. Mohile/WHO/EOP
Doris O. Matsui/WHO/EOP
Marjorie Tarmey/WHO/EOP
Dag Vega/WHO/EOP
Rachel A. Redington/WHO/EOP
Chandler G. Spaulding/WHO/EOP
Beverly J. Barnes/WHO/EOP
Todd H. Dennett/OVP @ OVP
Bronson J. Frick/WHO/EOP
Lisa J. Levin/WHO/EOP
Virginia L. Cearley/WHO/EOP
MILLISON_C@A1@CD@VAXGTWY.
JOSHI_M@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
Deborah B. Mohile/WHO/EOP
Christine A. Stanek/WHO/EOP
Robin Leeds/WHO/EOP
Patrice L. Stanley/WHO/EOP
Megan M. Delgleize/WHO/EOP
Dorinda A. Salcido/WHO/EOP
Jennifer L. Klein/OPD/EOP
Neera Tanden/WHO/EOP
Jon P. Jennings/WHO/EOP
Ilia V. Velez/WHO/EOP
Sarah A. Bianchi/OPD/EOP
Maria E. Soto/WHO/EOP
Cynthia A. Rice/OPD/EOP
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
HILLIARD_B@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
SCHILLER_L@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
MEYER_N@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
MACY_C@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
Minyon Moore/WHO/EOP
Robert B. Johnson/WHO/EOP
Julie B. Goldberg/WHO/EOP
Sarah E. Gegenheimer/WHO/EOP
Linda Ricci/OMB/EOP
Marsha Scott/WHO/EOP
Skye S. Philbrick/WHO/EOP
Paul D. Glastris/WHO/EOP
Roger V. Salazar/WHO/EOP
Toby C. Graff/WHO/EOP
Tracy Pakulniewicz/WHO/EOP
Andrew J. Mayock/WHO/EOP
Heather L. Davis/WHO/EOP
Victoria A. Lynch/WHO/EOP
Emory L. Mayfield/WHO/EOP
Jake Siewert/OPD/EOP
Jonathan Orszag/OPD/EOP
Peter A. Weissman/OPD/EOP
Jason H. Schechter/WHO/EOP
Barry J. Toiv/WHO/EOP
Joseph P. Lockhart/WHO/EOP
Natalie S. Wozniak/NSC/EOP
CROWLEY_P@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
James M. Teague/WHO/EOP
Mark A. Kitchens/WHO/EOP
Estela Mendoza/WHO/EOP
David C. Leavy/NSC/EOP
CORBETT_J@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
DEJBAN_D@A1@CD@VAXGTWY
HASMAN_T@AI@CD@VAXGTWY.
BARTLETT_J@A1@CD@VAXGTWY.
Marty J. Hoffmann/WHO/EOP
Kelley L. O'Dell/WHO/EOP
Maureen T. Shea/WHO/EOP
Tania I. Lopez/WHO/EOP
Maritza Rivera/WHO/EOP
Jena V. Roscoe/WHO/EOP
Jocelyn Neis/WHO/EOP
Jackson T. Dunn/WHO/EOP
Jonathan M. Young/WHO/EOP
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 6-OCT-1998 16:55:35.00
SUBJECT: Re: Vetting and the WH Conference on School Safety
TO: Robin J. Bachman ( CN=Robin J. Bachman/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Thomas D. Janenda ( CN=Thomas D. Janenda/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Neera Tanden ( CN=Neera Tanden/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Rajiv Y. Mody ( CN=Rajiv Y. Mody/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Robin:
Are you telling me that TJ and Rajiv do all the vetting around here? Has
anyone vetted them recently...just kidding.
Glass House
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 6-OCT-1998 16:53:29.00
SUBJECT: Letter for Joe Brann
TO: Maureen A. Hudson ( CN=Maureen A. Hudson/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Maureen:
I think the President should refer to Joe by his first name. Also, his
office thought -- since he's divorced from his wife -- the letter should
be addressed just to him. His home address is:
Joseph E. Brann
1276 North Wayne Street, #830
Arlington, VA 22201
Let me know when you have it. I understand the funeral is tomorrow
morning on the West Coast, so it would be nice to at least fax it to his
staff tonight or first thing in the morning.
Jose'
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/06/98
04:41 PM
Maureen A. Hudson
10/06/98 03:21:50 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Daniel W. Burkhardt/WHO/EOP
Subject:
Letter for Joe Brann
Jose, here's the proposed text for the condolence letter to Joe Brann on
the death of his son. Do you have a home address for him? Also, if the
President calls him by the first name, we would also need the first name
of his wife for the letter's salutation:
"Dear Joe and
:
Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn
of your son's tragic death.
There are no words to ease the pain of
such a devastating loss, but we wanted to let
you know that we are keeping you in our thoughts
and prayers. Our hearts go out to you, and we
hope that the loving support of your family and
friends will bring you some measure of strength
and comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 7-OCT-1998 13:20:29.00
SUBJECT: Re: Gun Violence Pledge
TO: Phillip Caplan ( CN=Phillip Caplan/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Great. Can you send a copy over when it's done?
Clinton Presidential Records
Automated Records Management System
[EMAIL] and Tape Restoration Project [Email]
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marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff.
This marker identifies a responsive email, already made available
within another collection.
Collection: Elena Kagan Systematic Project
Bucket: OPD
Creation Date: 1998-10-07
Subject: You'll Be Happy to Know
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 7-OCT-1998 11:26:18.00
SUBJECT: School Safety Conference Communications Strategy Meeting
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
fyi...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/07/98
11:22 AM
Richard Socarides 10/07/98 11:14:18 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
Subject:
School Safety Conference Communications Strategy Meeting
Thursday, October 8th at 12 noon. Ann Lewis' office. This is an internal
WH meeting.
Message Sent
To:
Ann F. Lewis/WHO/EOP
Stacie Spector/WHO/EOP
Paul E. Begala/WHO/EOP
Maria Echaveste/WHO/EOP
Bruce N. Reed/OPD/EOP
Elena Kagan/OPD/EOP
Michael Cohen/OPD/EOP
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
Neera Tanden/WHO/EOP
Marsha Scott/WHO/EOP
Lynn G. Cutler/WHO/EOP
Beverly J. Barnes/WHO/EOP
Jennifer M. Palmieri/WHO/EOP
Robin J. Bachman/WHO/EOP
Minyon Moore/WHO/EOP
Kim B. Widdess/WHO/EOP
Audrey T. Haynes/OVP @ OVP
David W. Beier/OVP @ OVP
Jeffrey A. Forbes/WHO/EOP
Mark D. Neschis/WHO/EOP
Rahm I. Emanuel/WHO/EOP
Message Copied
To:
Ruby Shamir/WHO/EOP
Marjorie Tarmey/WHO/EOP
Leslie Bernstein/WHO/EOP
Cathy R. Mays/OPD/EOP
Skye S. Philbrick/WHO/EOP
Laura Emmett/WHO/EOP
Jonathan E. Smith/WHO/EOP
Michelle Crisci/WHO/EOP
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 7-OCT-1998 11:00:04.00
SUBJECT: Re: meeting
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Mark's # -- (410) 516-0789...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 7-OCT-1998 13:14:50.00
SUBJECT: Gun Violence Pledge
TO: Sean P. Maloney ( CN=Sean P. Maloney/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Phillip Caplan ( CN=Phillip Caplan/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Phil:
Will we get this proc on gun violence signed today. Folks doing like Jim
and Sarah Brady's group are scheduled to do events first thing tomorrow,
and they want to be able to read from the proc and make it available.
Please let me know.
Also, with respect to the note you sent me about the woman who published
American Police Beat, I think we probably should do an article for her.
I'm checking w/Christa to see if she will be at the event on Friday.
Perhaps we can combine the two things -- coverage of the events, meet and
greet w/her and the TOP COPS, etc. I'll let you know.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 7-OCT-1998 17:42:24.00
SUBJECT: WH Latino/a appointee Photo with the POTUS
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Add to my schedule jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/07/98
05:41 PM
Maritza Rivera
10/05/98 04:18:37 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc:
Subject:
WH Latino/a appointee Photo with the POTUS
SAVE the DATE and TIME. We will be having our photo with the President
taken this Friday, October 9th at 9:30am, location TBD unless something
unforeseen comes up in the President's schedule. I will let you know the
location as soon as I have the information. If you know of a Latino/a
appointee here at the WH who did not get this message please have them
call me ASAP. Thank you.
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Gingrich is coming to Top Cops dinner tomorrow night and will be the
keynote-- only Administration reps are McGaw and Constantine. Bummer.
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Thursday, October 8th at 12 noon. Ann Lewis' office. This is an internal
WH meeting.
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Suggestions for NAPO Top Cops Remarks
Intro -- Thank you, Tom and Bob (Tom Scotto and Bob Scully, President and Executive
Director of NAPO) Attorney General Reno, Vice President Gore, and honored Top Cops. I am
delighted to welcome all of you to the White House.
Every year, I look forward to meeting with and honoring the winners of NAPO's Top
Cops Award. NAPO does a great job of selecting police officers that exemplify the courage,
sacrifice and commitment exhibited by thousands and thousands of our nation's law enforcement
officers.
This year's Top Cops are no exception. They are true American heroes. From running
into the line of fire to rescue fellow wounded officers. to confronting bank robbers armed with
assault weapons and clad in bullet-proof vests to helping to nurse a seriously injured neighbor
back to health the heroics of these officers should serve as an inspiration to us all. I
congratulate all 35 of our Top Cops and thank them on behalf of a grateful nation.
America owes a debt of gratitude to all of its law enforcement officers. Even as crime
and violence rose to unprecedented levels, they put on their badges and put their lives at risk
every day to protect us. That is why when became President I was determined to give law
enforcement the tools and resources it needed to reverse the trend of rising crime and fear in our
communities. That is why I worked with NAPO and other law enforcement leaders to put more
police on our streets, keep guns out of the hands of criminals and make "three strikes" the law of
the land.
Our efforts have made a difference. Crime has dropped across the board for six years in
a row -- and to its lowest level in a generation. And all across America law enforcement officers
are at the center of these successful efforts. They are walking a beat and working with
neighborhood residents to prevent crime from happening in the first place. They are closing
down open air drug markets and putting an end to the crack epidemic. They are cracking down
on gun traffickers and working to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. They are working
with local school authorities to take promote school safety. And much more.
The best way for us to continue to honor our Top Cops and all of America's law
enforcement community is to continue to give them the tools and resources they need to keep
making a difference. So today, I am pleased to announce that the Justice Department will award
approximately $70 million for communities to hire more police and for states to improve their
criminal history records. With these new grants, our COPS initiative will have now funded
more than 88,000 new police officers in communities across the country -- and the system of
Brady background checks -- that has already stopped a quarter of a million illegal handgun
purchases -- will be further improved.
But there is more we can do (Add section here on bills being signed or on
appropriations/legislative concerns. Likely candidates for bill signings include -- the Maloney
bill to allow COPS funds to be used to hire School Resource Officers; a Dewine/Leahy bill
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authorizing more funds for states to improve their criminal history records; and maybe a bill --
proposed by POTUS last year -- to provide scholarships for the children of slain police officers.
Potential appropriations issue: language undermining and delaying by 6 months the
implementation of Brady's computerized check system.)
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 8-OCT-1998 13:56:35.00
SUBJECT: School Uniforms
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Colleagues:
Here's my quick take on a school uniforms proposal for the conference.
Give me your comment, criticisms, thoughts, etc., and let's agree on what
we'll officially float to our private sector friends who are interested.
Mike: Should we make the School Supers an official part of this? Maybe
some other group?
Jose'
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IDEAS FOR SCHOOL UNIFORMS/SCHOOL SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Highlight examples of retail businesses that have led the way in promoting
the use of school uniforms, such as by establishing special sections in their
stores, offering discounts or trade-ins to parents, or negotiating any other
such incentives with local school districts.
Highlight the overall commitment of these retailers in addressing the issue
of school safety and/or education in general.
Announce a commitment by these retailers to give back % of the profits
from the sale of school uniforms (or approximately $
)to help local
school districts develop and implement comprehensive school safety
plans.
Announce that, working with the National Association of School
Superintendents, each retailer will target at least
local school districts
to promote the adoption of this new school uniforms/school safety
initiative.
Announce that stores -- that currently sell or plan to sell school uniforms
-- will agree to work in partnership with school districts, law enforcement,
and other local officials to develop and implement comprehensive
school safety plans.
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PROPOSED REMARKS FOR TOM SCOTTO
Mr. President, Attorney General Reno, Under Secretary Kelly, and
honored guests. Today, we pay tribute to the hard work of America's law
enforcement officers -- and, specifically, to the 18 recipients of this years
TOP COPS award. We honor their service, their commitment and, yes,
their heroism. From hundreds of candidates, your peers chose you -- and
you should be proud.
Let me also add, Mr. President, that I appreciate what you have
done to honor our TOP COPS and make this annual award such a success.
But I am even more appreciative of all that you have done to honor
police officers every day by helping them do their jobs. You've tipped
the scales of justice back in our favor -- making sure that we're not out
manned and outgunned by criminals.
I am also pleased that you're supporting NAPO's proposal to
provide college scholarships to the children of slain state and local public
safety officers. Last year, you signed legislation making this benefit
available to federal law enforcement, and we appreciate your support in
extending this same benefit to the surviving children of state and local
public safety officers.
[Finally, Mr. President, I don't care what anybody else in Washington
says, but cops across this country know that you and the Attorney General
have done more for law enforcement than any body else in a long, long
time. And we're grateful]]
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CREATION DATE/TIME: 8-OCT-1998 21:40:48.00
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PROPOSED REMARKS FOR TOM SCOTTO
Mr. President, Attorney General Reno, and honored guests.
Today, we pay tribute to the hard work of America's law
enforcement officers -- and, specifically, to the 34 recipients of this
years Top Cops award. We honor their service, their commitment
and, yes, their heroism.
Our award winners this year show what a big difference a single
law enforcement officer can make in a community. In many cases,
the brave actions of just one police officer can mean the difference
between life and death for many innocent persons.
That is why, Mr. President, NAPO is proud to have worked with
you, from your very first days in office, to strengthen America's thin
blue line -- and to make sure that our police were not out manned
and outgunned by criminals on the street. And we are proud to
have fought with you to pass the 1994 Crime Act to put 100,000 more
police on the streets.
At the time, many people doubted our resolve to make 100,000
more police a reality. They said that government would never really
'fund them; that communities wouldn't want to hire them; and --
unbelievably -- that they wouldn't have an impact. But they were
wrong.
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As of today, we are nearly 90% of the way toward funding
100,000 more police. And more importantly, crime has gone down
across the board since we began our efforts.
So, Mr. President, I will make you a deal: you keep doing the
work of the American people -- putting more police on our streets,
and giving them the tools they need to do their jobs. If you do that,
you can count on NAPO to come back every year with our Top Cops
-- and show you firsthand how your efforts are making a difference.
Now, it is my pleasure to introduce -- a true friend of law
enforcement -- the President of the United States.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
REMARKS FOR TOP COP EVENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
October 9, 1998
Thank you, Tom and Bob [Tom Scotto, NAPO President; Bob Scully, NAPO
Executive Director], Attorney General Reno, Vice President Gore, and
honored Top Cops. I am delighted to welcome all of you here today.
This July, I stood just a mile from here, in the Great
Rotunda of the Capitol, humbled by the courage and the sacrifice of the
two men we had come to honor two law enforcement officers who literally
threw their bodies between innocent bystanders and an assailant,s bullets
and gave their lives to defend freedom,s house.
The men and women we are honoring here this morning put on
their badges every day, prepared to make the same sacrifice in their own
communities. They are true American heroes. From crossing the line of
fire to rescue wounded fellow officers to confronting criminals armed
with assault weapons and body armor
to nursing a seriously injured
neighbor back to health the heroics and the basic humanity of
these officers are an inspiration to us all. I congratulate 1998's Top
Cops and I thank them on behalf of a grateful nation.
America owes an enormous debt of gratitude to all of of our nation,s
police officers, who put their lives on the line to protect ours. But
six years ago, law enforcement was not getting the tools you needed to
reverse the trend of rising crime and fear in our communities. I took
office determined to change that.
Together with NAPO, we have worked to take back our streets from crime
and violence. We put in place a comprehensive plan based on what law
enforcement officers were already trying to do in communities all across
America to put tough new penalties on our books to help steer young
people away from crime and gangs and guns to keep guns out of the
hands of criminals and most important of all, to put 100,000 new
police officers on the streets.
Our efforts have made a huge difference. Crime has
dropped across the board for six years in a row to its lowest level in
a generation. Respect for the law is on the rise. And our nation,s law
enforcement officers are at the center of our success. They are cracking
down on gun traffickers and working to keep guns out of the hands of
criminals. They are working with local school authorities to promote
school safety. And they are walking the beat and working with residents
to prevent crime from happening in the first place.
But you know better than I do that when it comes to fighting crime, we
cannot afford to rest. Keeping our communities and our families safe
requires eternal vigilance.
So today, we are taking four new steps we are taking to
give law enforcement the tools they need to keep making a difference.
First, we know what a difference more police have made in our
communities. Today, I am pleased to announce that we are awarding up to
$30 million in new grant money to help communities to hire more police
bringing the total number of police officers funded by our COPS initiative
to more than 88,000 on our way to 100,000.
[And to use the same community policing methods to make our schools
safer, in a few moments I will sign legislation to help communities hire
new school resource officers, who work with principals, parents, teachers
and students to stop school violence before it happens.
Next week, on October 15th, we will hold the first-ever
White House Conference on School Safety, and I am looking forward to
hearing from many groups especially law enforcement -- about how we can
work together to meet this challenge.]
Second, we know how vitally important up to date criminal records can be
in helping to prevent new crimes. Today, I am pleased to announce that we
will give states just over $40 million to help them computerize the
criminal history records they use to do the Brady background checks that
have already stopped a quarter of a million fugitives and felons from
purchasing handguns.
[And to build on those efforts even further, I will sign new legislation
that will provide more than $1 billion over the next five years to help
states use new technology to upgrade not only their criminal records, but
their communications and criminal identification systems, as well. ]
[I am pleased that Congress has put our families, security and our
police officers, safety ahead of politics and sent me these bills. Now,
we have to pass a budget that,s good for the American people. A budget
that will set aside the surplus until we save Social Security for the
future that will secure our economy from financial turmoil abroad
that will expand educational opportunity for our children improve
health care for our families protect our environment. A budget that
will give law enforcement the tools it needs to keep our communities
safe. These are the priorities I believe we must focus on -- and they
demand progress, not partisanship. These are the priorities that will
strengthen America for the 21st century.]
Before I sign these bills, I would like thank our Top Cops
again for their remarkable achievements. I would also like to say a word
to their families, because in so many ways, you have made those
achievements possible. Day after day you drive these men and women on,
and remind them why they risk their lives to keep our families safe from
harm. When we honor their bravery, we honor your own special brand of
courage as well. When we honor their sacrifice, we remember the many
things you must give up support their work. When we honor their strength,
we honor the spirit in all of you that sustains it. I thank you for all
that you have done, and will continue to do. And may God bless you all.
[And now, I will sign these bills.]
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CREATION DATE/TIME: 8-OCT-1998 10:59:41.00
SUBJECT: Juvenile Crime Legislation
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Maria:
As requested, here's the latest update on the juvenile crime bill:
In response to the House's attempts to attach juvenile crime legislation
to S. 2073 (an otherwise non-controversial authorization for the Center
for Missing and Exploited Children), Senator Hatch's staff has been
floating compromise versions of S.10 in an attempt to get some Democratic
support for a last minute bill.
Until last night, I think we -- DOJ, Senate Dems, and DPC -- were all in
agreement that the compromises were unworkable. Not only were
objectionable provisions of S.10 still in the bill, but provisions
undermining Brady implementation and allowing the interstate carrying of
concealed weapons had been added. However, in the most recent draft,
these provisions had been dropped; S.10's provisions on the core mandates
in the juvenile justice system had been moderated; and prevention funds
had been added. Some folks at DOJ and on the Hill believe that this may
be the best deal we can get.
The truth, however, is that too many Senate Democrats and Republicans
with very strong views on this bill -- have not been part of these
negotiations and are not likely to sign off on hurrying such a bill
through (i.e., Senator Feinstein, whose gang provisions have been dropped;
Senator Sessions; Senators Durbin and Lautenbery, who aren't ready to give
up on their gun amendments). The same is true for House members like Rep.
McCollum. As a result, there is probably little to no chance that any
meaningful juvie compromise will be considered before Congress leaves this
weekend perhaps with the exception of a non-controversial authorization
for the $250 million juvie block grant already included in the
appropriations bill. I spoke with Peter Jacoby and he agrees with this
assessment. However, I'll keep an ear to the ground and let you know if
there are any new developments.
Jose'
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SUBJECT: Breakout Sessions
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Subject: Breakout Sessions
Attached for your review is the revised paper regarding the breakout
sessions that I will bring to this afternoon's meeting. We need to make
decisions about the sub-cabinet co-chairs, whether they are open or
closed-press and we could use a member of Con
gress in the law enforcement partnership session.
I continue to think that it is important to communicate with participants
in advance of the sessions about the topics they will be asked to discuss
for a couple of reasons:
it will help guarantee that something useful comes out of these
short sessions and cut down on meandering and verbal diarrhea; and
it will give the participants a sense that we do have our shit
together and have thought through what we want to accomplish at the
Conference, which some of them may be wondering about when they are only
being invited seven days out.
Having said that, whatever you decide is fine with me. I ask only that
DOJ have sign off on the first responders in the AG and Fisher sessions,
and I expect that Bill Modzeleski will want the same in Riley's session.
We also continue to believe strongl
y that the participants should be pre-selected to provide a good
cross-section in each session, but that, too, is for you to decide.
See you at 3:00.
Ricki
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WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
PROPOSED PLAN FOR
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
(1)
On Friday, October 9, representatives of the Conference, DPC, First Lady's Office, VP's
office, DOJ and DOE will divide the participants into the four break-out session groups.
(2)
On Monday, October 12, each participant will be faxed a letter that tells them the break
out session in which they will participate and the discussion questions for that session.
(Draft of letter tk -- signature tbd.)
(3)
Each session Chair (or Chairs) will open the session with brief remarks relating to the
topic of the session and its context within the Conference. (POCs are individually
responsible for briefing their Chairs.) Each Chair will be advised to go around the room
and have the participants briefly introduce themselves at the beginning of the session.
(4)
Participating at each session will be a member of Congress and a second Administration
official, each of whom will also make brief opening remarks.
(5)
Each session will have one or two participants that have been pre-selected to start
discussion of the questions presented. (See attached draft of discussion questions.)
(Selection of speakers will take place Friday or Monday, October 12.) Discussion will
then proceed among the group, led by the Chair.
(6)
Participants on the morning panel will be divided up among the four sessions. They will
not be asked to report directly from the break-out sessions, but we will encourage them to
use the sessions to inform their remarks. No formal reporting from the break-out
sessions is contemplated during the Conference.
(7)
Each session will be taped and transcribed for the final conference record. In an
"evaluation" form at the end of the conference, participants will be asked to share any
additional ideas they have stemming from the morning break-out session they attended.
All participants will receive the final record of the Conference.
(8)
A determination needs to be made as to whether these sessions are closed or open to the
press.
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Draft
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The following are draft discussion questions for the four breakout sessions. Toward the end of
the sessions, time will be reserved for the following question to be asked in each group:
What are the appropriate state and federal roles in helping local communities implement
the solutions that have been discussed?
EDUCATION AND SAFETY
Chair:
Secretary Riley
Administration Official:
tk
Member of Congress:
Rep. Harold Ford, Jr.
First Responders:
tk
POC:
Bill Modzeleski (DOE)
Traditionally, schools have addressed violence and drug prevention in a piecemeal
fashion. They frequently have developed small categorical programs for groups of
students and have not always addressed the needs of the entire student body.
Furthermore, many of the programs currently being implemented in schools have not
been scientifically evaluated for effectiveness. How do we move toward a more systemic
research-based approach to creating safe and drug-free schools and away from more
piecemeal, patchwork solutions? What are the essential elements of a successful
systemic approach?
EARLY WARNING SIGNS/MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS/CRISIS
RESPONSE
Chair:
Mrs. Gore,
Administration Official:
HHS Asst. Sec'y Margaret "Peggy" Hamburg
Member of Congress:
Rep. Donna Christian-Green
First Responders:
tk
POCs:
Trooper Sanders (OVP), Sonia Chessen (HHS)
Behavioral and Mental Health: Children's day-to-day behavior in the classroom and in
the home often provides us with some early warning signs for future violent behavior.
The challenge we face is detecting those early warning signs and knowing what to do to
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provide children with the proper guidance and support they need to stay out of trouble.
What are some the early warning signs children exhibit in their day-to-day behavior and
what do we need to do as families, schools, and communities to help them?
Crisis Response: The entire school and surrounding community can be profoundly
affected when even one student or teacher becomes a victim of violence. After a
traumatic incident, what do members of the school and surrounding community need to
begin the healing process and what role can we each play in helping people respond to
and recover from these crises?
SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIPS
Chair:
Associate AG Ray Fisher
Administration Official:
(propose Treasury Undersecretary for Enforcement Jim Johnson)
First Responders:
David Kennedy
other tk
POC:
Charles Simon (DOJ)
Communities of various shapes and sizes have begun to employ problem-solving
processes to address serious, local crime issues-with promising results. For example, a
multi-agency group of Boston officials and researchers has recently engaged in a
problem-solving process with the goal of reducing youth homicide, which resulted in a
dramatic drop in gun homicide victimizations among youth. What are the challenges and
potential benefits of employing a rigorous, community-wide problem-solving approach
for the development of strategies to reduce crime and fear in schools? What lessons
can we draw from Boston's successes with Operation Ceasefire in combating youth gun
violence, including through targeted deterrence?
In recent years, cities across the country have made community policing a key component
of their crime-fighting strategies. By incorporating more police into the fabric of the
communities where they work, cities have reduced crime rates and strengthened
relationships between police and the citizens they protect. How do we translate
principles of community policing into effective school-based crime reduction efforts?
ROOT CAUSES/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Chair:
Attorney General Janet Reno
Administration Official:
tk
First Responders:
tk
POC:
Kinney Zalesne (DOJ)
The best indicator for strong and healthy children is strong and healthy parents. What
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can we do to help strengthen parents' support for children throughout their development?
What can we do to strengthen other adults' - indeed, the whole community's - support
for children throughout their development?
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PROPOSED BREAK-OUT SESSION LETTER
Note: this draft was written for POTUS signature should someone else sign it?
Dear [Participant name],
I am pleased that you will be joining me, the First Lady, the Vice President and Mrs. Gore, at the
White House Conference on School Safety. I look forward to seeing and working with you.
As you know, at the Conference, we will explore efforts to keep our children safe in their schools
and communities. We will build on the existing body of knowledge about young people and
aggressive or violent behavior. We will share best practices and discuss new solutions, and we
will highlight strategies to put these models into practice nationwide.
The Conference will begin in the morning with four simultaneous small group sessions, each
chaired by a senior member of my Administration. These small group discussions will provide
you and your colleagues the opportunity to share insights and lessons with each other and with
key members of my Administration.
You will be attending the small group session entitled, "Education and Safety," which will be
chaired by Department of Education Secretary Richard Riley. Prior to the Conference, I hope
you might take the time to give some thought to the following issues that will form the basis for
discussion:
Traditionally, schools have addressed violence and drug prevention in a piecemeal
fashion. They frequently have developed small categorical programs for groups of
students and have not always addressed the needs of the entire student body.
Furthermore, many of the programs currently being implemented in schools have not
been scientifically evaluated for effectiveness. How do we move toward a more systemic
research-based approach to creating safe and drug-free schools and away from more
piecemeal, patchwork solutions? What are the essential elements of a successful
systemic approach?
What are the appropriate state and federal roles in helping local communities implement
the solutions that have been discussed?
Thank you for participating in this vital event and for helping to ensure the future safety of
America's children. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Sincerely,
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IDEAS FOR SCHOOL UNIFORMS/SCHOOL SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Highlight examples of three or four retail businesses that have led the way
in promoting the use of school uniforms, such as by establishing special
sections in their stores, offering discounts or trade-ins to parents, or
negotiating any other such incentives with local school districts.
Highlight the overall commitment of these retailers in addressing the issue
of school safety and/or education in general.
Announce a commitment by these retailers to give back % of the profits
from the sale of school uniforms (or approximately $
)to fund
programs promoting safe, disciplined and drug-free schools.
Announce that these retailers will forge a new partnership with the
Elementary and Secondary School Principals Association, promoting the
adoption of school uniform policies and plans to make schools safe,
disciplined and drug-free.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 9-OCT-1998 17:03:20.00
SUBJECT: JC Penny, etc.
TO: Marsha Scott ( CN=Marsha Scott/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Marsha:
Don't forget to send me the #s for your business folks.
Jose'
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CREATION DATE/TIME: 9-OCT-1998 19:12:27.00
SUBJECT: Post Story
TO: Phillip Caplan ( CN=Phillip Caplan/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Love the story, photo in today's Post...jose
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 9-OCT-1998 18:13:45.00
SUBJECT: school safety weekly
TO: Bruce N. Reed ( CN=Bruce N. Reed/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
fyi...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/09/98
06:10 PM
Michael Cohen
10/08/98 07:06:14 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
school safety weekly
Any changes?
White House Conference on School Safety. On Thursday, October 15 you
will host the White House Conference on School Safety in the East Room.
You will be joined at this event by the Vice President, the First Lady,
Mrs Gore and 120 participants including experts in education and youth
violence, practitioners, local leaders, teachers, parents and students.
You will make remarks and host a panel discussion that will be satellite
downlinked to almost 600 locations -- including Jonesboro, Paducah, Pearl
and Springfield. The conference will also be cybercast over the Internet.
At the conference you will release of the first Annual Report on School
Safety, and announce: (1) a plan to create a federal School Crisis
Response team, which will assist local communities in much the same way
that FEMA assists in response to natural disaster; (2) $60 million to
provide schools with serious crime problems with 2,000 school safety
officers; (3) a commitment to trace all firearms recovered in schools; (4)
a plan to overhaul the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program so that it
better targets funds to communities with greatest needs, requires schools
to provide school safety report cards to parents and the public, and helps
keep schools safe and drug free through proven practices; (5) a
demonstration program, with coordinated funding from programs in
Education, Justice, and HHS, to help schools, law enforcement agencies,
mental health agencies, general government and community-based groups
such as Boys and Girls clubs develop and implement coordinated,
community-based efforts to address school safety and youth violence
problems; (6) a commitment by four retailers (K-Mart, Walmart,
Dockers/Levi Strauss and JC Penney) to give back a percentage of the
profit from the sale of school uniforms to schools for the development of
comprehensive school safety plans and to encourage the adoption of school
uniforms; and, (7) a year-long public awareness campaign by MTV focusing
on the problems of and solutions to school and youth violence,
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 9-OCT-1998 17:21:09.00
SUBJECT: school safety weekly
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fyi...jc3
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10/08/98 07:06:14 PM
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To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
school safety weekly
Any changes?
White House Conference on School Safety. On Thursday, October 15 you
will host the White House Conference on School Safety in the East Room.
You will be joined at this event by the Vice President, the First Lady,
Mrs Gore and 120 participants including experts in education and youth
violence, practitioners, local leaders, teachers, parents and students.
You will make remarks and host a panel discussion that will be satellite
downlinked to almost 600 locations -- including Jonesboro, Paducah, Pearl
and Springfield. The conference will also be cybercast over the Internet.
At the conference you will release of the first Annual Report on School
Safety, and announce: (1) a plan to create a federal School Crisis
Response team, which will assist local communities in much the same way
that FEMA assists in response to natural disaster; (2) $60 million to
provide schools with serious crime problems with 2,000 school safety
officers; (3) a commitment to trace all firearms recovered in schools; (4)
a plan to overhaul the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program so that it
better targets funds to communities with greatest needs, requires schools
to provide school safety report cards to parents and the public, and helps
keep schools safe and drug free through proven practices; (5) a
demonstration program, with coordinated funding from programs in
Education, Justice, and HHS, to help schools, law enforcement agencies,
mental health agencies, general government and community-based groups
such as Boys and Girls clubs develop and implement coordinated,
community-based efforts to address school safety and youth violence
problems; (6) a commitment by four retailers (K-Mart, Walmart,
Dockers/Levi Strauss and JC Penney) to give back a percentage of the
profit from the sale of school uniforms to schools for the development of
comprehensive school safety plans and to encourage the adoption of school
uniforms; and, (7) a year-long public awareness campaign by MTV focusing
on the problems of and solutions to school and youth violence,
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:10-OCT-1998 19:41:09.00
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and students are safer sitting in a classroom
than walking down the street -- there is still much more that we can do to improve
schools safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took place in Pearl,
Paducah, Joneseboro and Springfield serve as painful reminders that no community is
immune from tragic violence -- and that all communities must do their best to prevent
such tragedies from ever occurring.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. The first step in
addressing school safety is for all of us to better understand the nature and magnitude of
the problem. At the conference, the President will unveil the first Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety -- a report intended to give parents, principals and policy
makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as to provide information
on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer. Major findings of the
report include:
Students less likely to be victimized today than in previous years. Although the
number of multiple homicides at schools has increased over the past 5 years (from 2 to 6
-- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall crime rate in schools has not changed
significantly for 20 years.
Most schools are safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting), students
are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while out of school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools. Only
about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local police
departments.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One third of
schools with a 1,000 or more students report at least 1 serious violent crime, compared
with less than .1% for smaller schools.
Fist fights, theft and vandalism are the most common crimes. Overall, physical
attacks and fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle
and high schools. Vandalism is the most common crime reported by elementary schools.
The President's Call to Action. At the conference, the President will announce a series
of new policy initiatives that address many the problems identified in the Annual Report.
He will propose: (1) a new federal response for violent deaths in schools; (2) targeted
resources for schools with serious crime problems; (3) reforms to help make all schools
safe, discipline and drug-free; and (4) new grants to promote a community-wide response
to school safety.
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CREATION DATE/TIME:10-OCT-1998 13:05:00.00
SUBJECT: Official USSS WAVES Request - Records Management Document
TO: Records Management ( Records Management @ EOP [ UNKNOWN ])
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Requestor: Cerda, Jose
Requestor Phone: 4565568
Requestor Pass Type: WHS
Appointment With: Cerda, Jose
Appointment Room: 224
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call jose if you get a chance. 6-5568 RE: juvie
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SUBJECT: Slightly changed
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Beverly/Roger:
I will assume this slightly edited version, in "draft," works for your
Monday morning pitching to the shows. If you have changes -- or need
something else -- let me know. Otherwise, I will focus on nailing down
our announcements, finalizing other press paper, etc.
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and students are safer sitting in a classroom
than walking down the street -- there is still much more that we can do to improve school
safety and security. In particular, the multiple school shootings that took place in Pearl,
Paducah, Joneseboro and Springfield serve as painful reminders that no community is
immune from tragic violence -- and that all communities must do their best to prevent
such tragedies from ever occurring.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. The first step in
addressing school safety is for all of us to better understand the nature and magnitude of
the problem. At the conference, the President will unveil the first Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety -- a report intended to give parents, principals and policy
makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as to provide information
on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer. Major findings of the
report include:
-- Students less likely to be victimized today than in previous years. Although the
number of multiple homicides at schools has increased since 1993, (from 2 to 6 -- and
with 4 times as many victims), the overall crime rate in schools has actually dropped.
-- Most schools are safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting), students
are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while out of school.
-- Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools. Only
about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local police
departments.
-- Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One third
of schools with a 1,000 or more students report at least 1 serious violent crime, compared
with less than .1% for smaller schools. Similarly, urban schools are more than twice as
likely to report serious violent crimes than rural schools.
-- Fist fights, theft and vandalism are the most common crimes. During the 1997
school year there were nearly 20 times more of these crimes reported by schools to law
enforcement than serious violent crimes, such as rape, robbery and attacks with weapons.
The President's Call to Action. At the conference, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety. He will propose: (1) a new federal response for violent deaths
in schools; (2) targeted resources for schools with serious crime problems; (3) reforms to
help make all schools safe, disciplined and drug-free; and (4) new grants to promote a
coordinated, community-wide response to school safety.
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READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
call jose if you can. 6-5568. re: juvie bill
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CREATION DATE/TIME: 11-OCT-1998 20:25:03.00
SUBJECT: Re: "From the AP Wire..."
TO: radjal ( radjal @ mail.gwumc.edu @ INET @ LNGTWY [ UNKNOWN
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Jane:
Here's the story I mentioned to you and Hui-Jong last night.
Please forward it to her if you can.
NB: The last bit on the patient never report his early warning signs
reminds me
of you talking about how people don't take care of themselves, make
Dr.'s jobs
impossible, etc one more chance to celebrate the switch to
radiology...right?
See you soon,
Jose'
Date: 10/10/98 Time: 10:54
Eln crisis, a doctor's gut instinct is often what matters
WASHINGTON (AP) It was early on a Saturday morning when
paramedics sped into the emergency room with the unconscious
teen-ager. They had hit his heart with three electrical shocks to
keep the boy alive long enough to reach the ER. Nobody knew what
was wrong: 16-year-old hearts aren't supposed to stop.
Dr. Peter Paganussi had only minutes to solve the mystery of the
teen-age athlete's collapse, to save him for cardiologists to cure
the incredibly rare syndrome attacking his heart.
In the chaos of the emergency room, survival still often can
depend not on high-tech wizardry but on a doctor's training and gut
instinct and Paganussi had to reach back 13 years to medical
school to save the boy from a killer he had never before diagnosed.
``Every couple of years you have one of those defining moments
as an emergency physician," said Paganussi, of Washington's
suburban Inova Fairfax Hospital. "From an ER standpoint, God, you
wade through thousands of people over the years and you're looking
for that one where you're going to make the big difference. I was
lucky; he was lucky."
The first sign that Russell Lankford was in trouble was a
``funny choking sound" from the living room where he was watching
television. His mother thought he was teasing his dog, which was
frantically barking. Then she saw him slumped unconscious.
It didn't make sense. Russell was a healthy, 6-foot-2
cross-country runner and lacrosse player who hoped to win a sports
scholarship.
But when paramedics arrived minutes later, Russell's heart was
in ventricular fibrillation, a deadly abnormal heart rhythm. Then
it abruptly stopped beating.
Pulling out defibrillator paddles and yelling, ``Clear," a
paramedic shocked his heart. Nothing. It took two more shocks and
injections of heart-jolting drugs to restart it.
"They kept cool," Paganussi said of the paramedics. ``They are
the unsung heroes."
By the time he got to the emergency room, Russell's only
movement was a little jerk when doctors pinched him. At least he's
responding, Paganussi thought, and his pupils didn't show the
characteristic dilation of brain damage. ``At that point, I figured
I had a good shot."
But what was causing his heart to go haywire? Paganussi wracked
his brain as nurses frantically hooked up IV lines. The paramedics
yelled how they'd found the boy including the first clue, that
Russell was an athlete.
Hmm, Paganussi briefly thought as the name of an incredibly rare
heart rhythm disorder believed to cause sudden deaths in some young
athletes flashed through his mind.
A nurse rushed to hook Russell to a special 12-lead
electrocardiogram, which offers 12 more views of the heart than the
standard EKG seen on television.
There Paganussi saw the proof. The middle part of the EKG's
squiggle is supposed to be narrow and sharp like a sawtooth.
Instead, in Russell's case it was wider, like a snaggly tooth.
It's Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the doctor declared. His
spine tingled as he recognized the bizarre heart defect he had
never before diagnosed.
A few more minutes and Paganussi would not have spotted the
telltale squiggle, because the EKG can't measure it when the heart
beats too fast and Russell's had already hit 100 beats a minute.
Paganussi remembered that his medical school professor warned how
easy the syndrome was to miss.
His diagnosis was crucial: The standard drug for irregular
heartbeat can kill a person with WPW syndrome. Russell needed a
different injection, fast.
"You don't get a chance to savor the moment," said Paganussi.
His next patient already was waiting as Russell, his condition
stabilized, was wheeled to intensive care. "But this one, it must
be what it feels like to hit the 70th home run."
WPW patients have an extra electrical pathway in the heart that
can cause the heartbeat to career suddenly out of control. The good
news is that it's usually easily cured.
The hospital called in a specialized cardiologist, Dr. Margaret
H. Bell, to map the conduction system of Russell's heart and
pinpoint the extra pathway. Tickle that spot, and his heart jumped
to 300 beats a minute. Then Bell threaded in a catheter and fired
radiofrequency waves to burn away the problem spot.
"We were able to cure him," and Russell can go back to
athletics like any normal teen, she said.
He's not yet fully recovered. The time spent in cardiac arrest
damaged his memory, which is slowly returning, and he'll have to
regain strength.
But when he awoke, Russell admitted what drives doctors crazy:
He'd had chest pains or palpitations periodically since at least
the seventh grade. He never told anyone for fear he wouldn't be
allowed to play sports.
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call jose when you can. 6-5568. re: juvie
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3 mths/no fee not too bad. But must have 4-6 mths. to make software
changes and avert Brady shutdown. HCI fine w/anything that avoids
shutdown. jose
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CREATION DATE/TIME: 11-OCT-1998 20:24:55.00
SUBJECT: John Hart
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READ:UNKNOWN
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What's witht he new e-mail banner? jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/11/98
05:25 PM
10/11/98 05:24 PM
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
10/11/98 05:24 PM
10/11/98 05:24:27 PM
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To:
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cc:
Subject:
John Hart
If you talk to John, could you ask him if they could do a few Q&A on the
waiver? It would be great if we had some by COB tomorrow or by Tuesday
noon, if possible.
Thanks!
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CREATION DATE/TIME:12-OCT-1998 12:09:07.00
SUBJECT: Re: Thought Piece
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
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Can you send JT the accomps doc...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/12/98
12:08 PM
Jordan Tamagni
10/12/98 11:50:29 AM
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Subject:
Re: Thought Piece
remind me again what we've done recently on Skool Safety? I know I
probably wrote most of it, but I can't remember a speech two days after
I've written it. Thanks.
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TO: Peter G. Jacoby ( CN=Peter G. Jacoby/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ] )
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fyi...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/12/98
10:25 AM
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10/11/98 09:20:43 PM
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Brady Handgun Insta-Check System
"None of the funds appropriated pursuant to this Act or any other provision of law may be used
for (1) the implementation of any tax or fee in connection with the implementation of 18 U.S.C.
922(t); (2) any system to implement 18 U.S.C. 922(t) that does not require and result in the
destruction, within three months, of any identifying information submitted by or on behalf of any
person who has been determined not to be prohibited from owning a firearm. Implementation of
this retention limitation may be phased in over a period not to extend beyond June 30, 1999; at
the end of this period all identifying information for non-prohibited individuals that exceeds the
three month retention period must be destroyed. This section does not apply to State-operated
systems for handgun checks. Provided further, that in implementing the NICS the following
provision shall substitute for the requirement imposed on the system in 18 U.S.C. 922(t)(2)(C):
"All background check information maintained in the NICS by the FBI submitted by or on behalf
of a person which has been determined not to be prohibited from possessing a firearm shall be
destroyed by the FBI not later than 90 days after the NICS makes such determination. Such
information may be used by the FBI only for the purposes of protecting the privacy, security, and
integrity of the NICS and identifying fraud in the use of the NICS. Such information may be
maintained as long as needed to pursue identified cases of misuse of the NICS. A knowing
violation of this provision shall be subject to the penalties provided for in 18 U.S.C. 924(a)(5).
The Attorney General shall, within 90 days of the effective date hereof, promulgate regulation
to implement this provision."
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:12-OCT-1998 11:48:46.00
SUBJECT: Thought Piece
TO: Jordan Tamagni ( CN=Jordan Tamagni/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
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JT:
Here's a thought piece I did over the weekend for the conference. The
announcements won't be nailed down until COB today at the earliest, but
this should give you a good sense of the report and announcements. We're
working up some other, more specific paper and should have some more
details late today, early tomorrow. In the meantime, Leanne also has some
additional paper -- factoids, the draft report, satellite info -- that may
be helpful maybe not. I'll ask her to drop it off in a bit; I know
she's in a meeting now.
Jose'
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WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and students are safer sitting in a classroom
than walking down the street -- there is still much more that we can do to improve school
safety and security. In particular, the multiple school shootings that took place in Pearl,
Paducah, Joneseboro and Springfield serve as painful reminders that no community is
immune from tragic violence -- and that all communities must do their best to prevent
such tragedies from ever occurring. The White House Conference on School Safety
provides an opportunity for Americans to learn more about how they can make their own
schools more safe and secure -- as well as prevent youth violence generally.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. The first step in
addressing school safety is for all of us to better understand the nature and magnitude of
the problem. At the conference, the President will unveil the first Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety -- a report intended to give parents, principals and policy
makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as to provide information
on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized today than in previous years. Although
the number of multiple homicides at schools has increased since 1993 (from 2 to 6
-- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall crime rate has actually dropped
(from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such crimes in 1996).
However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt unsafe at or on their
way to school increased during this time.
Most schools are safer than community at large. While the overall level of
school and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each
setting), students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime
while out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and
suicides -- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand
children who were murdered in 1992-93 or 63 were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than .1% for small schools. Also urban schools are twice as
likely to report serious violent crime than rural schools, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights, theft and vandalism are the most common crimes. Overall,
physical attacks and fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to
police by middle and high schools. Vandalism is the most common crime
reported by elementary schools. In total, during the 1997 school year, there were
nearly 20 times more of these crimes reported by schools than more serious
violent crimes -- such as rape, robbery and attacks with weapons.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence has nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school. The same is
true for students involved with gangs and guns.
Teachers often crime victims. Nearly 30% of teachers experience theft, and
another 10-15% are the victims of violent crimes.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety. He will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. Over the past
year we have learned that few, if any, communities are truly prepared to respond
to multiple school shootings like the ones that took place in Pearl, Paducah,
Jonesboro and Springfield. In addition to the devastating impact on victims and
their families, these tragic events forced the affected communities to divert scarce
resources to urgent but unplanned activities (i.e., increased security, ongoing
counseling and more). Accepting a recommendation put forth by the
communities impacted by the recent school shootings, the President announced
his support for the establishment of a $12 million Emergency Response Fund and
of a multi-agency School Emergency Response to Violence Team (TEAM
SERV). TEAM SERV's mission will be to ensure an improved, coordinated
federal response to school-associated violent deaths.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. For the
estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems, we must deploy tough,
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smart strategies that put our children's security first by: showing zero tolerance for
gangs, guns and drugs in and near schools; using metal detectors to keep weapons
out of schools; partnering and sharing information with local law enforcement and
juvenile justice authorities; and working with local community police to better
address school-related crime problems. To help launch such efforts locally, the
President will announce a new $60 million initiative that will allow schools and
communities with serious crime and violence problems to hire as many as 2,000
community police and school resource officers to work with students in schools.
[The President also directed the Secretary of the Treasury and Attorney General to
develop a plan to ensure that -- through the Youth Crime Gun Interdiction
Initiative -- all firearms recovered on school premises are traced to their original
point of purchase.]
(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free As
the Annual Report on School Crime and Safety shows, the problems facing most
schools include lesser crimes and lack of discipline. To help these schools
develop the comprehensive, school-wide plans they need to prevent serious crime,
violence and drug use from taking hold, the President will call for significant
reforms to the federal government's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program. He
will propose that federally funded school safety and anti-drug programs include:
tough, but fair, discipline policies; plans for secure schools and safe pathways;
intervention for troubled youth; annual school report cards; effective prevention,
after school programs and anti-drug policies; parental involvement; and crisis
management plans.
(4). Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Violence. While we
may never understand what drove a handful of children to turn and open fire on
their classmates, teachers and families, we can commit ourselves to do everything
possible to prevent such violent tragedies from every taking place. To help
promote a coordinated, community-wide response to school safety throughout the
country, the President will announce two important steps the Administration is
taking: first, he will announce an MTV-sponsored, year-long media campaign on
school safety and youth violence; second, he will announce a new interagency
initiative designed to help communities develop comprehensive, community-wide
school safety strategies by submitting one application for a series of youth
violence grant programs.
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SUBJECT: Re: Top Cops Story from the AP Wire
TO: radjal ( radjal @ mail.gwumc.edu @ INET @ LNGTWY [ UNKNOWN ])
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Jane:
Here's the story from Friday's event enjoy jc3
Date: 10/09/98 Time: 14:39
CClinton announces hiring of new officers, criticizes legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) Flanked by the nation's "Top Cops" and
praised for his own law enforcement efforts, President Clinton
announced new funds Friday to strengthen the Brady handgun law and
bring the nation 428 officers closer to his goal of 100,000 more
police on the beat.
"We are well on our way we're under budget and ahead of
schedule," the president declared in a Rose Garden ceremony.
The additional police, hired with the help of $27.4 million in
Justice Department grants to 151 police agencies, will raise to
88,500 the number of new hires under Clinton's 1993 community
policing drive. The hiring of 100,000 over six years was authorized
in the 1994 crime bill that became law late that year.
"All the cynics and the critics were wrong," Clinton said.
These police are making a difference in our communities."
Clinton appeared with uniformed officers named this year's "Top
Cops" by the National Association of Police Organizations.
NAPO chief Thomas Scotto, who preceded Clinton on the program,
offered an endorsement of the president, who is battling
impeachment proceedings and calls for his resignation:
``Mr. President, I will make you a deal. You keep doing the work
of the American people, putting more police on our streets and
you can count on NAPO to come back every year with our Top Cops and
show you firsthand how your efforts are making a difference."
Clinton replied with a handshake and a smile. "Tom, I accept
the deal."
The president used the occasion to lash out at an amendment
pending in Congress that he said was designed to cripple the FBI's
ability to enforce the Brady law's system of criminal background
checks for gun buyers.
Critics' forecasts that the Brady law would hassle legal gun
owners and deny hunters their sport "all turned out to be a bunch
of bull," said Clinton, who also announced $41 million in Justice
grants to help states computerize the criminal records used in
background checks.
``Why are we trying to mess with something that works, that
saves lives, that makes law enforcement safer, that makes people
safer?," he asked. ``It is a terrible mistake."
But he did not use the word "veto."
Sen. Robert Smith, R-N.H., who authored the amendment approved
by the Senate as part of a pending appropriations bill, said in a
statement that it goes to the heart of privacy" and was meant to
prevent the FBI from ``stockpiling files on law abiding gun
owners."
Even as Clinton used his Rose Garden salute to police as a
platform to air the legislative dispute, he beseeched the news
media to focus on the 34 officers from 10 jurisdictions being
honored.
"From crossing the line of fire to rescue wounded fellow
officers, to confronting criminals armed with assault weapons and
body armor, to nursing a seriously injured neighbor back to health
the stories of all these people are literally breathtaking,"
he said.
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CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 17:47:07.00
SUBJECT: Joe Brann
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Marsha:
Here's Joe Brann's information:
Joseph E. Brann
Director, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
SS#
(b)(6)
DOB
Thank you,
Jose'
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CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 17:44:02.00
SUBJECT: School Safety Miscellany
TO: Marsha Scott ( CN=Marsha Scott/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
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TEXT:
Marsha:
Okay, here's the scoop on uniforms and retailers Wall-Mart and JC Penny
are both out-of-pocket and on the road for the next 2 days K-mart was
ready and willing to be part of a larger announcement, but I've been
unable -- because of other ongoings -- to make any progress with the other
companies. I'm going to keep this project alive for the near future, but
am bagging it for Thursday. We can get more out of this announcement if
we spend more time on it and announce it separately.
Thus, I think it is safe to assume that none of the retail folks will
attend, including K-mart. They're happy to wait for a more appropriate
time.
Jose'
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Let's see if this works...jc3
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. The first step in
addressing school safety is for all of us to better understand the nature and magnitude of
the problem. At the conference, the President will unveil the first Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety -- a report intended to give parents, principals and policy
makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as to provide information
on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from
2 to 6 -- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has
actually dropped (from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such
crimes in 1996). However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt
unsafe at or on their way to school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting),
students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while
out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides
-- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children
who were murdered in 1992-93 -- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half -- or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice
as likely as rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and
fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and
high schools. Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less
than 10% of crimes against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence has nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school. The same is
true for students involved with gangs and guns.
Teachers often crime victims. Nearly 30% of teachers experience theft, and
another 10-15% are the victims of violent crimes.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety. Specifically, he will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. Over the past
year we have learned that few, if any, communities are truly prepared to respond
to multiple school shootings like the ones that took place in Pearl, MS, Paducah,
KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR. In addition to the devastating impact
on victims and their families, these tragic events forced the affected communities
to divert scarce resources to urgent but unplanned activities (i.e., increased
security, ongoing counseling and more). Accepting a recommendation put forth
by the communities impacted by the recent school shootings, the President will
announce his support for the establishment of a $12 million Emergency Response
Fund and of a multi-agency School Emergency Response to Violence Team
(Team SERV). Team SERV's mission will be to ensure an improved,
coordinated federal response to school-associated violent deaths.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. For the
estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems, we must deploy tough,
smart strategies that put our children's security first by: showing zero tolerance for
gangs, guns and drugs in and near schools; using metal detectors to keep weapons
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out of schools; partnering and sharing information with local law enforcement and
juvenile justice authorities; and working with local community police to better
address school-related crime problems. To help launch such efforts locally, the
President will announce a new $65 million initiative for schools and communities
with serious crime and violence problems to hire and train as many as 2,000
community police and school resource officers.
(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free As
the Annual Report on School Crime and Safety shows, the problems facing most
schools include lesser crimes and lack of discipline. To help these schools
develop the comprehensive, school-wide plans they need to prevent serious crime,
violence and drug use from taking hold, the President will call for significant
reforms to the federal government's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program. He
will propose that federally funded school safety and anti-drug programs include:
tough, but fair, discipline policies; plans for secure schools and safe pathways;
intervention for troubled youth; annual school report cards; effective prevention,
after school programs and anti-drug policies; parental involvement; and crisis
management plans.
(4). Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Violence. While we
may never understand what drove a handful of children to turn and open fire on
their classmates, teachers and families, we can -- and should -- commit ourselves
to do everything possible to prevent such violent tragedies from every taking
place. To help promote a coordinated, community-wide response to school safety
throughout the country, the President will announce a new interagency initiative
designed to help communities develop comprehensive, community-wide school
safety strategies by submitting one application for a series of youth violence grant
programs. This new "Safe Learning Environments" initiative will provide at
least $25 million to help 10 communities put such comprehensive strategies into
place. The President will also kick-off an MTV-sponsored, year-long media
campaign on school safety and youth violence.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 21:21:25.00
SUBJECT: Re-worked 2.5 pager
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Christa:
I haven't read this over yet, but here's my new draft...jc3
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
October 15, 1998
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. At the conference,
the President will unveil the first Annual Report on School Crime and Safety -- a report
intended to give parents, principals and policy makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the
school crime, as well as to provide information on what practical steps they can take to
make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from
2 to 6 -- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has
actually dropped (from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such
crimes in 1996). However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt
unsafe at or on their way to school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting),
students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while
out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides
-- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children
who were murdered in 1992-93 -- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half -- or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice
as likely as rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and
fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and
high schools. Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less
than 10% of crimes against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence has nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes at schools were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school.
The presence of gangs and guns is also related to school crime and the
victimization of students.
Teachers often crime victims. On average, 3% of teachers are the victims of
violent crimes, and nearly 5% are the victims of theft.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety. Specifically, he will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. President Clinton
will propose a $12 million plan to create Project SERVE, a federal School
Emergency Response to Violence effort, to help schools and local communities
respond to school-related violent deaths, such as those that occurred last year in
Jonesboro Arkansas, Paducah Kentucky, Pearl Mississippi and Springfield
Oregon. Based on the experiences of these communities last year--and with input
from local officials and educators in these and other communities-- the plan will
enable the federal government to assist local communities in much the same way
FEMA assists in response to natural and human-caused disasters.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. To help
give the estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems the tools they
need to put the security of our children first, the President will announce a new
$65 million initiative to hire 2,000 community police and School Resource
Officers to work in schools -- and to train police, educators and other members of
the community to help recognize the early warning signs of violence.
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(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free.
President Clinton will announce his plan for a significant overhaul of the nearly $600 million Safe and
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program. Under the President's proposal, schools will be required
to adopt rigorous, comprehensive school safety plans that include: tough, but fair, discipline policies; safe
passage to and from schools; effective drug and violence policies; annual school safety report cards; links to
after school programs; efforts to involve parents; and crisis management plans.
(4) A Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Youth Violence. To
help communities throughout the country promote a coordinated, comprehensive
response to school safety, the President will launch a new Safe Schools -- Safe
Communities initiative designed to help 10 cities develop and implement
community-wide school safety plans. A minimum of $25 million in discretionary
grants from the Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human Service
-- or $1-3 million per site -- will be made available for this initiative.
The President will also kick-off an MTV-sponsored, year-long media campaign
on school and youth violence. Working with the Departments of Education and
Justice, and the National Endowment for the Arts, MTV will distribute a Youth
Action Guide that aims to engage youth in solutions to violence.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 23:26:23.00
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Promoting a Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Youth Violence
To help communities throughout the country promote a coordinated, comprehensive response to
school and youth violence, the President will launch a new Safe Schools -- Safe Communities
initiative designed to help cities develop and implement community-wide school safety plans. He
will also kick-off a partnership between the federal government and MTV to engage youth in
solutions to violence.
The Safe Schools - Safe Communities Initiative
A Community-Wide Response. Parents, principals, police and others should work
together to prevent school crime and violence from ever taking hold in their communities.
To help promote such coordinated, community-wide responses throughout the country,
the President will launch "Safe Schools -- Safe Communities." Under this initiative, 10
cities will be eligible for at least $25 million in discretionary grants from the Departments of
Education, Justice and Health and Human Services to develop and implement strategies with
the following components:
Formal school safety policies, including zero tolerance for guns and drugs, discipline,
-
school uniforms, and truancy prevention;
School security measures, such as metal detectors and police patrol of schools;
-
Assessment and interventions for troubled youth, such as mental health counselors and
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alternative schools;
Prevention, including mentoring for students; and
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After school programming for children and youth
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One-Stop Shopping. Under this initiative, communities adopting a comprehensive
approach to school safety will no longer have to seek federal support for their efforts in a
piece-meal fashion. Instead, eligible applicants will benefit from "one stop shopping" -- or a
single application, through which a series of federal grants targeting youth violence can be
accessed. Each site will be eligible for up to $3 million, depending on the size and needs of
the community.
Getting Youth Involved in the Community Response
MTV Partnership. The President will announce a partnership with MTV to engage youth
in solutions to violence. He will announce that MTV, beginning in 1999, will launch a
year-long media campaign -- "Fight For Your Rights: Take A Stand Against Youth Violence"
-- designed to give young adults a voice in the national debate on school and youth violence.
Providing Solutions for Youth. In partnership with the Department of Justice and
Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts, MTV will create and distribute a Youth
Action Guide that aims to engage youth in mentoring and other positive solutions to violence.
The guide will be made available through a 1-800 number at the Justice Department and
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through MTV.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 18:33:39.00
SUBJECT: Re: I NEED YOU, HONEY!
TO: Ricki.L.Seidman ( Ricki.L.Seidman @ intmail.usdoj.gov @ INET @ LNGTWY [ UNKNOWN ])
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This is slightly changed from the version I sent I already tried a few
minutes ago...jc3
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. The first step in
addressing school safety is for all of us to better understand the nature and magnitude of
the problem. At the conference, the President will unveil the first Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety -- a report intended to give parents, principals and policy
makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as to provide information
on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from
2 to 6 -- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has
actually dropped (from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such
crimes in 1996). However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt
unsafe at or on their way to school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting),
students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while
out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides
-- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children
who were murdered in 1992-93 -- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice
as likely as rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and
fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and
high schools. Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less
than 10% of crimes against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence has nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes at schools were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school.
The presence of gangs and guns is also related to school crime and the
victimization of students.
Teachers often crime victims. On average, 3% of teachers are the victims of
violent crimes, and nearly 5% are the victims of theft.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety. Specifically, he will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. Over the past
year we have learned that few, if any, communities are truly prepared to respond
to multiple school shootings like the ones that took place in Pearl, MS, Paducah,
KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR. In addition to the devastating impact
on victims and their families, these tragic events forced the affected communities
to divert scarce resources to urgent but unplanned activities (i.e., increased
security, ongoing counseling and more). Accepting a recommendation put forth
by the communities impacted by the recent school shootings, the President will
announce his support for the establishment of a $12 million Emergency Response
Fund and of a multi-agency School Emergency Response to Violence Team
(Team SERV). Team SERV's mission will be to ensure an improved,
coordinated federal response to school-associated violent deaths.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. For the
estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems, we must deploy tough,
smart strategies that put our children's security first by: showing zero tolerance for
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gangs, guns and drugs in and near schools; using metal detectors to keep weapons
out of schools; partnering and sharing information with local law enforcement and
juvenile justice authorities; and working with local community police to better
address school-related crime problems. To help launch such efforts locally, the
President will announce a new $65 million initiative for schools and communities
with serious crime and violence problems to hire and train as many as 2,000
community police and school resource officers.
(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free As
the Annual Report on School Crime and Safety shows, the problems facing most
schools include lesser crimes and lack of discipline. To help these schools
develop the comprehensive, school-wide plans they need to prevent serious crime,
violence and drug use from taking hold, the President will call for significant
reforms to the federal government's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program. He
will propose that federally funded school safety and anti-drug programs include:
tough, but fair, discipline policies; plans for secure schools and safe pathways;
intervention for troubled youth; annual school report cards; effective prevention,
after school programs and anti-drug policies; parental involvement; and crisis
management plans.
(4). Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Violence. While we
may never understand what drove a handful of children to turn and open fire on
their classmates, teachers and families, we can -- and should -- commit ourselves
to do everything possible to prevent such violent tragedies from every taking
place. To help promote a coordinated, community-wide response to school safety
throughout the country, the President will announce a new interagency initiative
designed to help communities develop comprehensive, community-wide school
safety strategies by submitting one application for a series of youth violence grant
programs. This new "Safe Learning Environments" initiative will provide at
least $25 million to help 10 communities put such comprehensive strategies into
place. The President will also kick-off an MTV-sponsored, year-long media
campaign on school safety and youth violence.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 20:41:50.00
SUBJECT: Re: Joseph Brann
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Yep (202) 616-2888 that's his work telephone thanks jc3
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Putting Security First for Schools with Serious Crime
To help give the estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems the tools they need to put
the security of our children first, the President will announce a new $65 million initiative to hire
2,000 community police and School Resource Officers to work in schools -- and to train police,
educators and other members of the community to help recognize the early warning signs of
violence.
2,000 Community Police Officers for Schools
While students are less likely to be a victim at school of any type of crime than in previous years,
serious crime continues to plague many larger and urban schools -- and more students now feel
unsafe at or on their way to school.
Building on the President's successful Community Policing Initiative. To help address the
needs of these schools, the President will announce the availability of $60 million from
his COPS Program to hire new community police and School Resource officers to work
in schools with serious crime problems. These new funds will help communities to
expand their community policing efforts to include school crime problems as part of their
overall community policing strategies. Generally, local police departments will receive
up to $125,000 per officer for three years -- with no local match required.
New Training Resources. Additionally, this new initiative will dedicate $5 million --
through the COPS Office's Regional Community Policing Institutes -- to train police
officers, educators and other members of the community to help recognize the early
warning signs of school violence.
A record of building partnerships between law enforcement and schools
Forging School-Based Partnerships Between Schools and Law Enforcement. In
September 1998, the President announced $16.4 million in grants to 155 law enforcement
agencies to fund new School-Based Partnerships grants through the Department of
Justice. These grants will be used by policing agencies to work with schools and
community-based organizations to address crime in and around schools. This initiative
emphasizes using principles of community policing and problem-solving methods to
address the causes of school-related crime. The grants will help strengthen partnerships
between local law enforcement and schools, and help them to focus on school crime, drug
use and discipline problems.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:13-OCT-1998 13:20:53.00
SUBJECT: Re: Don't know if you got this already
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Crime and Safety. The first step in
addressing school safety is for all of us to better understand the nature and magnitude of
the problem. At the conference, the President will unveil the first Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety -- a report intended to give parents, principals and policy
makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as to provide information
on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicides at schools has increased since 1993 (from 2 to 6
-- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall crime rate has actually dropped
(from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such crimes in 1996).
However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt unsafe at or on their
way to school has increased.
Most schools are safer than community at large. While the overall level of
school and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each
setting), students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime
while out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and
suicides -- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand
children who were murdered in 1992-93 -- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half -- or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than .1% for small schools. Also urban schools are twice as
likely than rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights, theft and vandalism are the most common crimes. Overall,
physical attacks and fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to
police by middle and high schools. Vandalism is the most common crime
reported by elementary schools. In total, during the 1997 school year, there were
nearly 20 times more of these crimes reported by schools than more serious
violent crimes -- such as rape, robbery and attacks with weapons.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence has nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school. The same is
true for students involved with gangs and guns.
Teachers often crime victims. Nearly 30% of teachers experience theft, and
another 10-15% are the victims of violent crimes.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Crime and Safety. Specifically, he will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. Over the past
year we have learned that few, if any, communities are truly prepared to respond
to multiple school shootings like the ones that took place in Pearl, MS, Paducah,
KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR. In addition to the devastating impact
on victims and their families, these tragic events forced the affected communities
to divert scarce resources to urgent but unplanned activities (i.e., increased
security, ongoing counseling and more). Accepting a recommendation put forth
by the communities impacted by the recent school shootings, the President will
announce his support for the establishment of a $12 million Emergency Response
Fund and of a multi-agency School Emergency Response to Violence Team
(Team SERV). Team SERV's mission will be to ensure an improved,
coordinated federal response to school-associated violent deaths.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. For the
estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems, we must deploy tough,
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smart strategies that put our children's security first by: showing zero tolerance for
gangs, guns and drugs in and near schools; using metal detectors to keep weapons
out of schools; partnering and sharing information with local law enforcement and
juvenile justice authorities; and working with local community police to better
address school-related crime problems. To help launch such efforts locally, the
President will announce a new $65 million initiative for schools and communities
with serious crime and violence problems to hire and train as many as 2,000
community police and school resource officers. [Building on his efforts to crack
down on gun traffickers, the President also directed the Secretary of the Treasury,
Attorney General, and Secretary of Education to develop a plan to ensure that all
firearms recovered on or near school premises are traced to their original point of
purchase.]
(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free. As
the Annual Report on School Crime and Safety shows, the problems facing most
schools include lesser crimes and lack of discipline. To help these schools
develop the comprehensive, school-wide plans they need to prevent serious crime,
violence and drug use from taking hold, the President will call for significant
reforms to the federal government's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program. He
will propose that federally funded school safety and anti-drug programs include:
tough, but fair, discipline policies; plans for secure schools and safe pathways;
intervention for troubled youth; annual school report cards; effective prevention,
after school programs and anti-drug policies; parental involvement; and crisis
management plans.
(4). Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Violence. While we
may never understand what drove a handful of children to turn and open fire on
their classmates, teachers and families, we can -- and should -- commit ourselves
to do everything possible to prevent such violent tragedies from every taking
place. To help promote a coordinated, community-wide response to school safety
throughout the country, the President will announce a new interagency initiative
designed to help communities develop comprehensive, community-wide school
safety strategies by submitting one application for a series of youth violence grant
programs. This new "Safe Learning Environments" initiative will provide at
least $25 million to help 10 communities put such comprehensive strategies into
place. The President will also kick-off an MTV-sponsored, year-long media
campaign on school safety and youth violence.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:14-OCT-1998 00:17:51.00
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
October 15, 1998
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Safety. At the conference, the President
will unveil the first Annual Report on School Safety -- a report intended to give parents,
principals and policy makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as
to provide information on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from
2 to 6 -- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has
actually dropped (from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such
crimes in 1996). However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt
unsafe at or on their way to school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting),
students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while
out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides
-- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children
who were murdered in 1992-93 -- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice
as likely as rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and
fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and
high schools. Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less
than 10% of crimes against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes at schools were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school.
The presence of gangs and guns is also related to school crime and the
victimization of students.
Teachers often crime victims. On average, 3% of teachers are the victims of
violent crimes, and nearly 5% are the victims of theft at school.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Safety. Specifically, he will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. President Clinton
will propose a $12 million School Emergency Response to Violence -- or Project
SERV -- to help schools and local communities respond to school-related violent
deaths, such as those that occurred last year in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Paducah,
Kentucky; Pearl, Mississippi; and Springfield, Oregon. Developed with input
from local officials and educators in these and other communities, Project SERV
will enable the federal government to assist local communities in much the same
way FEMA assists in response to natural disasters.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. To help
give the estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems the tools they
need to put the security of our children first, the President will announce a new
$65 million initiative to hire 2,000 community police and School Resource
Officers to work in schools -- and to train police, educators and other members of
the community to help recognize the early warning signs of violence.
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(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free.
President Clinton will announce his plan for a significant overhaul of the nearly $600 million Safe and
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program. Under the President's proposal, schools will be required
to adopt rigorous, comprehensive school safety plans that include: tough, but fair, discipline policies; safe
passage to and from schools; effective drug and violence policies; annual school safety report cards; links to
after school programs; efforts to involve parents; and crisis management plans.
(4) A Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Youth Violence. To
help communities throughout the country promote a coordinated, comprehensive
response to school safety, the President will launch a new Safe Schools -- Safe
Communities initiative designed to help 10 cities develop and implement
community-wide school safety plans. A minimum of $25 million in discretionary
grants from the Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human
Services -- or $1-3 million per site -- will be made available for this initiative.
The President will announce a partnership with MTV to engage youth in solutions
to violence. He will announce that MTV, beginning in 1999, will launch a
year-long media campaign -- "Fight For Your Rights: Take A Stand Against
Youth Violence" -- designed to give young adults a voice in the national debate on
school and youth violence. Working with the Departments of Education and
Justice, and the National Endowment for the Arts, MTV will distribute a Youth
Action Guide that aims to engage youth in mentoring and other positive solutions
to violence. The guide will be made available through a 1-800 number at the
Justice Department and through MTV.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:14-OCT-1998 15:08:39.00
SUBJECT: slightly revised versions of paper
TO: Mickey Ibarra ( CN=Mickey Ibarra/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
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TEXT:
The first document here -- SSJOSE -- is the one I think Mickey should use
for his call. jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/14/98
03:07 PM
10/14/98 01:47 PM
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Leanne A. Shimabukuro
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
October 15, 1998
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
The First Annual Report on School Safety. At the conference, the President will
discuss the findings of first Annual Report on School Safety -- a report intended to give
parents, principals and policy makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as
well as to provide information on what practical steps they can take to make their schools
safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from
2 to 6 -- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has
actually dropped (from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such
crimes in 1996). However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt
unsafe at or on their way to school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting),
students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while
out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides
-- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children
who were murdered in 1992-93 -- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half -- or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice
as likely as rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and
fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and
high schools. Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less
than 10% of crimes against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes at schools were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school.
The presence of gangs and guns is also related to school crime and the
victimization of students.
Teachers often crime victims. On average, 3% of teachers are the victims of
violent crimes, and nearly 5% are the victims of theft at school.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Safety. Specifically, he will propose:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. President Clinton
will propose a $12 million School Emergency Response to Violence -- or Project
SERV -- to help schools and local communities respond to school-related violent
deaths, such as those that occurred last year in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Paducah,
Kentucky; Pearl, Mississippi; and Springfield, Oregon. Developed with input
from local officials and educators in these and other communities, Project SERV
will enable the federal government to assist local communities in much the same
way FEMA assists in response to natural disasters.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. To help
give the estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems the tools they
need to put the security of our children first, the President will announce a new
$65 million initiative to hire 2,000 community police and School Resource
Officers to work in schools -- and to train police, educators and other members of
the community to help recognize the early warning signs of violence.
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(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free.
President Clinton will announce his plan for a significant overhaul of the nearly $600 million Safe and
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program. Under the President's proposal, schools will be required
to adopt rigorous, comprehensive school safety plans that include: tough, but fair, discipline policies; safe
passage to and from schools; effective drug and violence policies; annual school safety report cards; links to
after school programs; efforts to involve parents; and crisis management plans.
(4) A Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Youth Violence. To
help communities throughout the country promote a coordinated, comprehensive
response to school safety, the President will launch a new Safe Schools -- Safe
Communities initiative designed to help 10 cities develop and implement
community-wide school safety plans. A minimum of $25 million in discretionary
grants from the Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human
Services -- or $1-3 million per site -- will be made available for this initiative.
The President will announce a partnership with MTV to engage youth in solutions
to violence. He will announce that MTV, beginning in 1999, will launch a
year-long media campaign -- "Fight For Your Rights: Take A Stand Against
Youth Violence" -- designed to give young adults a voice in the national debate on
school and youth violence. Working with the Departments of Education and
Justice, and the National Endowment for the Arts, MTV will distribute a Youth
Action Guide that aims to engage youth in mentoring and other positive solutions
to violence. The guide will be made available through a 1-800 number at the
Justice Department and through MTV.
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Putting Security First for Schools with Serious Crime
To help give the estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems the tools they need to put
the security of our children first, the President will announce a new $65 million initiative to hire
2,000 community police and School Resource Officers to work in schools -- and to train school
safety officers, educators and other members of the community to help recognize the early
warning signs of violence.
2,000 Community Police Officers for Schools
While students are less likely to be a crime victim at school than in previous years, serious crime
continues to plague many larger and urban schools -- and more students now feel unsafe at or on
their way to school.
Building on the President's successful Community Policing Initiative. To help address the
needs of these schools, the President will announce the availability of $60 million from
his COPS Program to hire new community police and School Resource Officers to work
in schools with serious crime problems. These new funds will help communities to
expand their community policing efforts to include school crime problems as part of their
overall community policing strategies. Generally, local police departments will receive
up to $125,000 per officer for three years -- with no local match required.
New training resources. Additionally, this new initiative will dedicate $5 million --
through the COPS Office's Regional Community Policing Institutes -- to train new police
officers, and to train educators and other community members to help recognize the early
warning signs of school violence.
A record of building partnerships between law enforcement and schools
Forging School-Based Partnerships Between Schools and Law Enforcement. In
September 1998, the President announced $16.4 million in grants to 155 law enforcement
agencies to fund new School-Based Partnerships grants through the Department of
Justice. These grants will be used by policing agencies to work with schools and
community-based organizations to address crime in and around schools. This initiative
emphasizes using community policing principles and problem-solving methods to address
the causes of school-related crime. The grants will help strengthen partnerships between
local law enforcement and schools, and help them to focus on school crime, drug use and
discipline problems.
Meeting the President's Pledge of 100,000 More Police. Last week, the Justice
Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced $27.4
million in grants for 151 policing agencies across the country to hire 428 officers --
bringing the total number of officers funded under the President's COPS Initiative to over
88,500 -- keeping the COPS Initiative ahead of schedule and under budget.
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Creating Safe, Disciplined, and Drug-Free Schools
Many our nation's schools report difficulties with maintaining order and discipline. In the
1996-97 school year, 41% of public schools reported moderate discipline problems and 16%
reported serious discipline problems. Among the most common discipline problems reported
were tardiness, truancy, fist fights, and student drug, alcohol and tobacco use. Moreover,
schools that had more serious discipline problems were more likely to report crime or violence.
That is why the President will outline a proposal to overhaul and strengthen the Safe and
Drug-Free Schools Program to ensure that that students have safe, disciplined and drug-free
environments for learning, instead of havens for disorder and crime.
Revamping Safe and Drug-Free Schools. President Clinton will announce his plan for the
overhaul of the nearly $600 million Safe and Drug-Free Schools program to provide more
effective programs for the reduction of drugs and violence in schools, more accountability for
results, and better targeting to those schools that need the most assistance.
Increasing funding for effective plans and strengthening accountability. Under the
proposal, federal funds will provide support to school districts with demonstrated need
and a commitment to adopt a rigorous, comprehensive approach to drug and violence
reduction and prevention.
Creating incentives to develop comprehensive and results-oriented plans. Districts will be
expected to use relevant drug and violence data to develop a comprehensive plan -- in
consultation with parents, teachers, students, law enforcement officials, mental heath
providers and other members of the community -- to do the following:
Adopt and enforce, clear and fair discipline polices, such as zero tolerance polices
for guns and drugs, school uniforms, and closed campus policies, and parent
notification and involvement.
Secure schools and pathways through implementing measures such as metal
detectors, and formal agreements with law enforcement or safety officials to patrol
school grounds and pathways to school.
Provide effective anti-drug and violence prevention programs, including programs
that teach responsible decision-making, mentoring, mediation, or other activities
aimed at changing behaviors. Funded activities must demonstrate effectiveness in
helping to create a drug-free and safe learning environment.
Collect data and report to the public results by providing annual report cards on
the number and type of school-related drug and/or violence incidents.
Assess and intervene for troubled youth through procedures to identify students
for evaluation and counseling; training for teachers and staff; and providing
linkages between district officials, mental health, and other community
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professionals where appropriate.
Connect to after-school activities for youth to extend the school day and/or
develop links to other after-school programming, and help provide children with
meaningful connections to responsible adults in the community.
Develop plan for crisis management, such as a shooting on school grounds or drug
overdoses. The plan will also address assistance for victims, contacts with parents,
law enforcement, counseling, and communication with the media.
Taking on Bullying. Bullying often interferes with learning, and when perpetrators go
unpunished, a climate of student fear can take over. Youths who are victimized by bullies
occasionally take drastic measures -- which can lead to violent behavior or weapons-carrying.
Bullying common among youth. Bullying among children is generally defined as
intentional, repeated hurtful acts, words, or other behavior, such as threats or
name calling. It may be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual in nature. In one
study of junior high and high school students, 88% of students reported having
watched bullying and 76% reported being a victim of bullying at school.
New manual to combat bullying. Today, the Education Department will release a
manual to combat bullying. The manual contains innovative strategies, and
resources to help teachers, school staff, students, parents and other community
members to prevent and intervene with bullying problems before they escalate
into violent outbreaks.
Encouraging School Uniform Policies. School uniforms have been found to be a promising strategy to reduce violence
while promoting discipline and respect in school. Because of this, the Clinton Administration has encouraged schools to
consider adopting school uniform policies by sharing with every school district a school uniforms manual prepared by the
Department of Education in consultation with local communities and the Department of Justice.
Major crime reduction in Long Beach schools reported. Yesterday, the Long Beach, California Unified
School District -- the first large urban school district in the United States to require school uniforms --
released data showing a 91% drop in K-8 school crime since implementing their policy in September 1994,
including a 92% decline in weapons/look-alikes; 91% fewer robberies; and 62% less drugs.
More schools adopting uniform policies. Since President Clinton announced his support for school
uniforms in 1996, a growing number of schools have adopted policies including: New York City, Dade
County, San Antonio, Houston, Chicago, and Boston.
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Project SERV: School Emergency Response to Violence
President Clinton will propose a $12 million School Emergency Response to Violence -- or
Project SERV -- to help schools and local communities respond to school-related violent deaths,
such as those that occurred last year in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Paducah, Kentucky; Pearl,
Mississippi; and Springfield, Oregon. Developed with input from local officials and educators
in these and other communities, Project SERV will enable the federal government to assist local
communities in much the same way FEMA assists in response to natural disasters.
Project SERV: Helping Communities Respond to School Shootings. To help communities
respond to rare but tragic school-related violent incidents, Project SERV will provide
communities with resources to respond to immediate crisis need; to provide increased security
and ongoing counseling; and to help state and local officials plan for, prevent against and
respond to similar tragedies. The mission of Project SERV will be to:
Provide Immediate Assistance for Emergency Response. As soon as a school-related
violent or traumatic incident occurs, the federal government will be able to provide the
affected community with immediate assistance, through:
A $12 million Emergency Response Fund to help communities meet urgent and
unplanned needs, such as additional security personnel, emergency mental health
crisis counseling, and longer-term counseling to students, faculty, and their
families.
Crisis Response Experts trained by the Departments of Education, Justice,
Health and Human Services, and the Federal Emergency Management
Administration, who can help local officials identify and respond to community
needs, help in developing a plan to address those needs, and assist in locating
necessary financial and human resources.
Establish Coordinated Federal Response to School Crises. Officials from the
Departments of Education, Justice, HHS and from FEMA worked together to help
communities impacted by this year's shootings. These agencies will continue to work
together as part of Project SERV, and improve ongoing federal crisis response efforts.
Strengthen the Ability of States and Communities to Respond to School Crises.
Project SERV will work to strengthen the ability of each state's emergency management,
education, community mental health and law enforcement agency to prevent and respond
to school crises.
Support Research and Evaluation. To help communities deal with future
school-related crises, Project SERV will support research and evaluation on effective
ways to prevent against, respond to and deal with the consequences of school-related
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homicides and other such incidents.
Building An Effective Partnership with Local Communities and States. In the immediate
aftermath of the school shootings, the Departments of Education, Justice and HHS worked
closely with officials from Pearl, Paducah, Jonesboro, and Springfield by providing crisis
response teams, victim assistance, and funds for added security and immediate counseling for
students, teachers and families. Following up on these tragic events, White House and agency
officials reviewed these efforts and in September met with officials and educators from each
community. As a result, we learned the communities could benefit from longer term,
coordinated and comprehensive federal assistance. The President's plan is a direct response to
these lessons and will be refined through continued consultation with these and other
communities.
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Promoting a Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Youth Violence
To help communities throughout the country promote a coordinated, comprehensive response to
school and youth violence, the President will launch a new Safe Schools -- Safe Communities
initiative designed to help cities develop and implement community-wide school safety plans. He
will also kick-off a partnership between the federal government and MTV to engage youth in
solutions to violence.
The Safe Schools - Safe Communities Initiative
A Community-Wide Response. Parents, principals, police and others should work
together to prevent school crime and violence from ever taking hold in their communities.
To help promote such coordinated, community-wide responses throughout the country,
the President will launch "Safe Schools -- Safe Communities." Under this initiative, 10
cities will be eligible for at least $25 million in discretionary grants from the Departments of
Education, Justice and Health and Human Services to develop and implement strategies with
the following components:
Formal school safety policies, including zero tolerance for guns and drugs, discipline,
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school uniforms, and truancy prevention;
School security measures, such as metal detectors and police patrol of schools;
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Assessment and interventions for troubled youth, such as mental health counselors and
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alternative schools;
Prevention, including mentoring for students; and
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After school programming for children and youth
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One-Stop Shopping. Under this initiative, communities adopting a comprehensive
approach to school safety will no longer have to seek federal support for their efforts in a
piece-meal fashion. Instead, eligible applicants will benefit from "one stop shopping" -- or a
single application, through which a series of federal grants targeting youth violence can be
accessed. Each site will be eligible for up to $3 million, depending on the size and needs of
the community.
Getting Youth Involved in the Community Response
MTV Partnership. The President will announce a partnership with MTV to engage youth
in solutions to violence. He will announce that MTV, beginning in 1999, will launch a
year-long media campaign -- "Fight For Your Rights: Take A Stand Against Youth Violence"
-- designed to give young adults a voice in the national debate on school and youth violence.
Providing Solutions for Youth. In partnership with the Department of Justice and
Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts, MTV will create and distribute a Youth
Action Guide that aims to engage youth in mentoring and other positive solutions to violence.
The guide will be made available through a 1-800 number at the Justice Department and
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Project SERV: School Emergency Response to Violence
President Clinton will propose a $12 million School Emergency Response to Violence -- or
Project SERV -- to help schools and local communities respond to school-related violent deaths,
such as those that occurred last year in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Paducah, Kentucky; Pearl,
Mississippi; and Springfield, Oregon. Developed with input from local officials and educators
in these and other communities, Project SERV will enable the federal government to assist local
communities in much the same way FEMA assists in response to natural disasters.
Project SERV: Helping Communities Respond to School Shootings. To help communities
respond to rare but tragic school-related violent incidents, Project SERV will provide
communities with resources to respond to immediate crisis need; to provide increased security
and ongoing counseling; and to help state and local officials plan for, prevent against and
respond to similar tragedies. The mission of Project SERV will be to:
Provide Immediate Assistance for Emergency Response. As soon as a school-related
violent or traumatic incident occurs, the federal government will be able to provide the
affected community with immediate assistance, through:
A $12 million Emergency Response Fund to help communities meet urgent and
unplanned for costs, such as additional security personnel, emergency mental
health crisis counseling, short- and long-term counseling to students, faculty, and
their families.
Crisis Response Experts trained by the Departments of Education, Justice,
Health and Human Services, and the Federal Emergency Management
Administration, who can help local officials identify community needs, provide
technical assistance in developing a plan to address those needs, and locate
necessary financial and human resources.
Establish Coordinated Federal Response to School Crises. Officials from the
Departments of Education, Justice, HHS and from FEMA worked together to help
communities impacted by this year's shootings. Working together as part of Project
SERV, these agencies will coordinate various federal crisis response efforts in order to
avoid overlap and fill gaps in needed services.
Help States and Communities Strengthen Their Ability to Respond to School Crises.
Project SERV will work to strengthen the ability of each state's emergency management,
education, community mental health and law enforcement officials to provide local
school systems with information on appropriate response strategies, to assist districts with
identifying existing resources, and to provide training for school officials on preventing
and responding to school crises.
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Encourage State and Local Prevention Efforts. In coordination with other
Administration efforts, Project SERV will broadly promote awareness of the need for
strengthening school crisis prevention efforts and response planning among state and
local officials and the public.
Support Research and Evaluation. To help communities deal with future
school-related crises, Project SERV will support research and evaluation on effective
ways to prevent against, respond to and deal with the consequences of school-related
homicides and other such incidents.
Building An Effective Partnership with Local Communities and States. In the immediate
aftermath of the school shootings, the Departments of Education, Justice and HHS worked
closely with officials from Pearl, Paducah, Jonesboro, and Springfield by providing crisis
response teams, victim assistance, and funds for added security and immediate counseling for
students, teachers and families. Following up on these tragic events, White House and agency
officials reviewed these efforts and in September met with officials and educators from each
community. As a result, we learned the communities could benefit from longer term,
coordinated and comprehensive federal assistance. The plan the President will announce is a
direct response to these lessons.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD D
CREATION DATE/TIME:14-OCT-1998 21:15:07.00
SUBJECT: Re-worked Brief
TO: Laura Emmett ( CN=Laura Emmett/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
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Laura:
Please e-mail me, Leanne, Neera, Tanya, Mike and Christa all the final
paper.
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October 14, 1998
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
DATE:
October 15, 1998
LOCATION:
The East Room
BRIEFING TIME:
12:15 pm - 12:35 pm
EVENT TIME:
12:45 pm - 2:30 pm
FROM:
Bruce Reed
I.
PURPOSE
To bring together a broad coalition of youth violence experts and advocates,
educators, elected officials, law enforcement, and prevention and intervention
practitioners -- as well as communities across the country through 600 satellite sites -- to
discuss and learn more about what we do to make our schools and communities safer.
II.
BACKGROUND
Although schools are generally safer today than they were just a few years ago -- and
statistics show that students are safer sitting in a classroom than walking down the street
-- there is still much more that can be done to improve school safety and security. In
particular, the multiple shootings that took place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY,
Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve as painful reminders that no community is
immune from senseless violence -- and that all communities must do their best to prevent
such tragedies from ever occurring.
At the conference, you will unveil the first Annual Report on School Safety, prepared by
the Departments of Justice and Education in response to a directive by you after the
Paducah shooting last December. The report is intended to give parents, principals and
policy makers a yearly snapshot of school crime, as well as to provide information on
what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer. [*KEY FINDINGS OF
THE REPORT ARE ATTACHED.]
In your opening remarks you will announce the following new initiatives that address
many of the problems identified in the Annual Report:
(1) A New Federal Response for Violent Deaths in Schools. You will propose
a $12 million School Emergency Response to Violence -- or Project SERV -- to
help schools and local communities respond to school-related violent deaths, such
as those that occurred last year in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Paducah, Kentucky; Pearl,
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Mississippi; and Springfield, Oregon. Developed with input from local officials
and educators in these and other communities, Project SERV will enable the
federal government to assist local communities in much the same way FEMA
assists in response to natural disasters.
(2) Targeted Resources for Schools with Serious Crime Problems. To help
give the estimated 10% of schools with serious crime problems the tools they
need to put the security of our children first, you will announce a new $65 million
initiative to hire up to 2,000 community police and School Resource Officers to
work in schools -- and to train police, educators and other members of the
community to help recognize the early warning signs of violence.
(3) Reforms to Help Make All Schools Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free. You
will outline a plan to overhaul the nearly $600 million Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Program. Under this new proposal, schools will be required to adopt rigorous, comprehensive school
safety plans that include: tough, but fair, discipline policies; safe passage to and from schools; effective drug
and violence policies and programs; annual school safety and drug use report cards; links to after school
programs; efforts to involve parents; and crisis management plans.
(4) A Community-Wide Response to School Safety and Youth Violence. To
help communities throughout the country promote a coordinated, comprehensive
response to school safety, you will also launch a new Safe Schools -- Safe
Communities initiative designed to help 10 cities develop and implement
community-wide school safety plans. A minimum of $25 million in discretionary
grants from the Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human
Services -- or $1-3 million per site -- will be made available for this initiative.
Finally, you will announce a partnership between the federal government and
MTV to engage youth in solutions to violence. Beginning in 1999, MTV will
launch a year-long media campaign -- "Fight For Your Rights: Take A Stand
Against Youth Violence" -- designed to give young adults a voice in the national
debate on school and youth violence. Working with the Departments of
Education and Justice, and the National Endowment for the Arts, MTV will
distribute a Youth Action Guide that aims to engage youth in mentoring and other
positive solutions to violence. The guide will be made available through a 1-800
number at the Justice Department and through MTV. In an earlier panel, the First
Lady will have introduced one of the MTV media campaign segments.
III.
PARTICIPANTS
Briefing Participants:
Bruce Reed/Elena Kagan
Marsha Scott
Melanne Verveer
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Michael Cohen
Richard Socarides
Jose Cerda
Leanne Shimabukuro
Neera Tanden
Tanya Martin
Lynn Cutler
Presidential Panel Participants:
The Vice President
The First Lady
Jamon Kent, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, Oregon
Police Commissioner Paul Evans, Boston, Massachusetts
Mayor Deedee Corradini, Pres. of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, St. Lake City, Utah
Liberty Franklin, National Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, Everett, Washington
Tony Earles, Professor Harvard School of Public Health
Joanna Quintana Barroso, Third Grade Teacher, Coral Way Elementary, Miami, Florida
Representative Bobby Etheridge
IV.
PRESS PLAN
Open Press.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
- YOU will be announced into the room accompanied by the Vice President and the First
Lady.
- The Vice President makes remarks and introduces YOU.
- YOU will make remarks.
- YOU will make remarks and then take your seat at the table.
- YOU will then moderate the discussion by calling on each individual.
- YOU, the Vice President, and the First Lady will have the option of asking follow up
questions to each speaker.
[*SUGGESTED SPEAKING ORDER AND QUESTIONS ATTACHED.]
VI.
REMARKS
Provided by Speechwriting.
VII.
ATTACHMENTS
- Annual Report and Summary of Key Findings.
- Suggested Sequence of Events.
- Conference Agenda
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SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS OF THE ANNUAL REPORT
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although the
number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from 2 to 6 --
and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has actually dropped
(from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such crimes in 1996).
However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt unsafe at or on their way to
school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school and
non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting), students are
more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while out of school. And
the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides -- rarely occur in or near
schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children who were murdered in 1992-93
-- or 63 -- were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools. Only
about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local police
departments. Nearly half or 47% -- of schools report less serious or non-violent
crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One third of
large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police, compared with
less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice as likely as rural
schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high schools are 4 times more
likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and fights
without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and high schools.
Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less than 10% of crimes
against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in recent years
-- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the percentage of seniors
intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not changed significantly over the
past 20 years.
Gang presence nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of students
reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from 15% to 28% --
including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent crimes
at schools were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school. The presence of
gangs and guns is also related to school crime and the victimization of students.
Teachers often crime victims. On average, 3% of teachers are the victims of violent
crimes, and nearly 5% are the victims of theft at school.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ] )
CREATION DATE/TIME:14-OCT-1998 11:33:39.00
SUBJECT: Update 1.5 pager on study and with general bullets on announcements
TO: Beverly J. Barnes ( CN=Beverly J. Barnes/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Beverly:
Although Elena hasn't cleared this, it's pretty good to go if you need
something for today's brief. jose'
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THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL SAFETY
October 15, 1998
The White House Conference on School Safety. Although schools are generally safer
today than they were just a few years ago -- and statistics show that students are safer
sitting in a classroom than walking down a street -- there is still much more that we can
do to improve school safety and security. In particular, the multiple shootings that took
place in schools in Pearl, MS, Paducah, KY, Jonesboro, AK, and Springfield, OR, serve
as painful reminders that no community is immune from senseless violence -- and that all
communities must do their best to prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. The
White House Conference on School Safety provides an opportunity for Americans to
learn more about how they can make their own schools and communities safer.
Unveiling the First Annual Report on School Safety. At the conference, the President
will unveil the first Annual Report on School Safety -- a report intended to give parents,
principals and policy makers an accurate, yearly snapshot of the school crime, as well as
to provide information on what practical steps they can take to make their schools safer.
Major Findings of the Report:
Students less likely to be victimized but more likely to feel unsafe. Although
the number of multiple homicide events at schools has increased since 1993 (from
2 to 6 -- and with 4 times as many victims), the overall school crime rate has
actually dropped (from 164 crimes per 1,000 students in 1993 to about 128 such
crimes in 1996). However, the percentage of students reporting that they felt
unsafe at or on their way to school has increased.
Most schools safer than community at large. While the overall level of school
and non-school crime is about the same (about 3 million crimes in each setting),
students are more than twice as likely to experience serious violent crime while
out of school. And the very worst violent victimizations -- murders and suicides
-- rarely occur in or near schools. Fewer than 1% of the 7,357 thousand children
who were murdered in 1992-93 or 63 were killed at school.
Serious crime and violence concentrated in a small percentage of schools.
Only about 10% of public schools report serious or violent crimes to their local
police departments. Nearly half -- or 47% -- of schools report less serious or
non-violent crimes to police, and 43% report absolutely no crimes at all.
Violence more likely in larger, urban schools and with older students. One
third of large schools (1,000+ students) report serious violent crimes to police,
compared with less than one tenth of small schools. Also urban schools are twice
as likely as rural schools to report serious violent crimes, and middle and high
schools are 4 times more likely than elementary schools to report such crimes.
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Fist fights and theft the most common crimes. Overall, physical attacks and
fights without weapons are the crimes most often reported to police by middle and
high schools. Theft is the most common school crime overall. In 1996, less
than 10% of crimes against students were of a serious or violent nature.
Other Important Findings:
Fewer weapons in schools. About 6% of high school seniors -- less than in
recent years -- are carrying firearms and other weapons to schools. Also, the
percentage of seniors intentionally injured -- with or without weapons -- has not
changed significantly over the past 20 years.
Gang presence nearly doubled. Between 1989 and 1995, the percentage of
students reporting the presence of street gangs in their schools increased from
15% to 28% -- including large increases at urban, suburban and rural schools.
Violence and drugs linked. Students who reported being the victims of violent
crimes at schools were more likely to report the availability of drugs at school.
The presence of gangs and guns is also related to school crime and the
victimization of students.
Teachers often crime victims. On average, 3% of teachers are the victims of
violent crimes, and nearly 5% are the victims of theft at school.
The President's Call to Action. During a panel discussion with a group of recognized
school safety advocates and youth violence experts, the President will announce a series
of new initiatives that address many of the problems identified in the Annual Report on
School Safety, including: (1) a new federal response for violent deaths in schools; (2)
targeted resources for schools with serious crime problems; (3) reforms to help make all
schools safe, disciplined and drug-free; and (4) a community-wide response to school
safety and youth violence.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:15-OCT-1998 19:12:12.00
SUBJECT:
TO: LEANNE (Pager) #SHIMABUKURO ( LEANNE (Pager) #SHIMABUKURO [ UNKNOWN 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I'm on my way now. jose
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:19-OCT-1998 15:01:11.00
SUBJECT: Schedule
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Chantell S. Long ( CN=Chantell S. Long/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Chantell:
Can you add a 4-5 pm meeting on Juvie Gun Tracing to my schedule for
Wednesday the 20th. Also, block off 5-6pm that same day for a crime
meeting w/Bruce.
Thanks,
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:19-OCT-1998 11:21:35.00
SUBJECT: Medical Marijuana
TO: Chantell S. Long ( CN=Chantell S. Long/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
EW/CL:
Please add this meeting to my schedule for tomorrow. Thanks.
Jose
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/19/98
11:19 AM
10/19/98 11:17 AM
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
10/19/98 11:17 AM
10/19/98 11:17:39 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Medical Marijuana
Forwarded by Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP on
10/19/98 11:19 AM
Charles A. Blanchard
10/19/98 11:12:41 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Charles A. Blanchard/ONDCP/EOP
cc:
See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
Subject:
Medical Marijuana
There will be a meeting on medical marijuana at ONDCP tomorrow at 11 AM.
We will continue to discuss information outreach. Since our last meeting,
the following has occurred:
The Seattle Times has editorialized in favor of the Washington proposition
The Colorado initiative is OFF the ballot
An Op-ed, co-signed by Barry McCaffrey and Dr. don Vereen, was sent to 7
papers.
Walter Founteroy has agreed to do an op-ed
The D.C. Chief of Police spoke out against the initiative. Good coverage
in the Washington Times; small coverage in the Post. The message was
"science, not the ballot box"
Chuck Blanchard
Message Copied
To:
Donald R. Vereen/ONDCP/EOP
Alejandra Y. Castillo/ONDCP/EOP
Edward H. Jurith/ONDCP/EOP
Robert S. Weiner/ONDCP/EOP
Kathleen D. Malliarakis/ONDCP/EOP
Timothy J. Cooney/ONDCP/EOP
James R. McDonough/ONDCP/EOP
Francis X. Kinney/ONDCP/EOP
Dennis E. Greenhouse/ONDCP/EOP
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
Karen A. Popp/WHO/EOP
schwartz @ justice.usdoj.gov
gregory.king @ usdoj.gov
David B. Des Roches/ONDCP/EOP
cquinn @ osophs @ psc.dhhs.gov
tvischi @ osophs.dhhs.gov
gail.beaumont @ ed.gov
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:19-OCT-1998 11:42:57.00
SUBJECT: Schedule
TO: Chantell S. Long ( CN=Chantell S. Long/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Chantell:
1 don't need an updated schedule now, just at the end of the day. I may
have a few more things for you to add before the day is over.
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:19-OCT-1998 18:07:35.00
SUBJECT: Swing by when you're off the telephone..jc3
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:19-OCT-1998 13:15:32.00
SUBJECT: Crime Meetings
TO: Ron Klain ( CN=Ron Klain/O=OVP @ OVP [ UNKNOWN ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Ron:
Planning for the post-Rahm world, Bruce wants to start pulling together a
small group of folks to meet regularly -- probably every 2 weeks -- on
crime issues. The hope is to get one senior person from DOJ (Ann
Harkins), Treasury (Jim Johnson), ONDCP (Chuck Blanchard), Bruce, Elena
and you. We were even hoping to schedule the first meeting this week,
maybe towards the end of the day on Wednesday.
What do you think? Can you fit a crime meeting into your schedule, and
help us move to quickly fill the crime void that Rahm is leaving behind?
Jose'
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This is not a presidential record. This is used as an administrative
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This marker identifies a responsive email, already made available
within another collection.
Collection: Elena Kagan Systematic Project
Bucket: OPD
Creation Date: 1998-10-19
Subject: Miscellany
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:19-OCT-1998 12:11:02.00
SUBJECT: Re: gun tracing
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
ugh...I guess...do we really need to do a half hour on this before an hour
w/the othe folks...and before a potentional crime meeting w/BNR at 5pm...a
bit overwhelming, no?
maybe we just do 15 minutes ahead of time...or try and speak on the
telephone Wednesday morn or late Tuesday...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 15:23:50.00
SUBJECT: Re: Top 10 List of Executive Actions
TO: Mary L. Smith ( CN=Mary L. Smith/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Paul J. Weinstein Jr. ( CN=Paul J. Weinstein Jr./OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Mary:
Didn't PJW do a drill on this recently. I know I gave him some text on
our assaults directive. You should check to see what he put together
already.
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 15:21:53.00
SUBJECT: Re: Center to Prevent Handgun Violence
TO: Shannon M. Hinderliter ( CN=Shannon M. Hinderliter/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Looks fine to me. One thought, though: you may want to mention our
support for CAP legislation (see 7/8/98 event) and Brady II event (8/98
event, I think the 6th or 14th). These are bread and butter issues for
the Center. The School Safety announcements are probably of a little less
importance to this crowd.
Jose
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CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 15:17:26.00
SUBJECT: Karen Popp's Farewell Reception
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Please add to my schedule jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/20/98
03:16 PM
Rochester M. Johnson
10/20/98 12:21:36 PM
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To:
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cc:
Subject:
Karen Popp's Farewell Reception
The White House Counsel's Office
cordially invites you to attend a farewell reception in honor of
Karen A. Popp
Monday, October 26, 1998
4:30 P.M.
The Indian Treaty Room
Fourth Floor, Old Executive Office Building
R.S.V.P. by Friday, October 23
(202) 456-5118 or E-mail ([email protected])
If you need to be cleared into the White House complex, please also
E-mail or call William with your date of birth and social security number.
Message Sent
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Amy Weiss/WHO/EOP
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Craig T. Smith/WHO/EOP
Christopher J. Lavery/WHO/EOP
Todd Stern/WHO/EOP
Phillip Caplan/WHO/EOP
Sean P. Maloney/WHO/EOP
Daniel W. Burkhardt/WHO/EOP
Debra D. Bird/WHO/EOP
Terry W. Good/WHO/EOP
Lee R. Johnson/WHO/EOP
Hugh T. Taggart Jr/WHO/EOP
Lori E. Abrams/WHO/EOP
Ron Klain/OVP @ OVP
Charles W. Burson/OVP @ OVP
Lisa M. Brown/OVP @ OVP
Rachael E. Sullivan/OVP @ OVP
Charles C. Easley/OA/EOP
Charles A. Blanchard/ONDCP/EOP
Elena Kagan/OPD/EOP
Christopher C. Jennings/OPD/EOP
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
McGavock D. Reed/OMB/EOP
BAKER JA @ A1 @ CD @ VAXGTWY
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Mary B. DeRosa/NSC/EOP
Newell L. Highsmith/NSC/EOP
Joan Hunerwadel/NSC/EOP
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 19:17:53.00
SUBJECT: stuff
TO: Thomas L. Freedman ( CN=Thomas L. Freedman/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
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TEXT:
Tom:
Here's the one-pager we did for the assaults decision and our most updated
crime accomps. You can cherry pick anything from these docs...jc3
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PRESIDENT CLINTON: BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES BY TAKING BACK OUR STREETS FROM CRIME, GANGS AND DRUGS
A RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Won Passage of the Most Comprehensive Crime Bill Ever:
In 1994, after more than six years of gridlock, a bipartisan majority in Congress passed the toughest, smartest Crime Bill in the nation's
history. ["Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994," P.L. 103-322] It passed with the strong support of every major
law enforcement organization in the country, as well as prosecutors, mayors, and state and local officials. The new law now provides:
A
targeted "Three-Strikes-and-You're-Out" provision to put career violent offenders behind bars for life.
An expanded death penalty for drug kingpins, murderers of federal law enforcement officers and nearly 60 additional
categories of violent felons.
Funding for 100,000 more prison cells to help states ensure that violent offenders serve their full sentences.
Increased penalties for sex offenders and a registration requirement for violent sexual offenders.
More Police and Community Policing
The President's Plan to Put 100,000 More Police Officers on the Street Through Community Policing Represents the
Federal Government's Biggest Commitment Ever to Local Law Enforcement. The President's plan will result in an
almost 20 percent increase in the nation's police force levels. Already, the Administration has provided funding for over
89,000 officers, ahead of schedule to meet the President's pledge of providing 100,000 more police. [D.O.]. COPS Office,
10/98; Government Performance Results Act 1997 (attached to President's FY 98 Budget Request)]
Violent Crime Declines Every Year Under President Clinton. Preliminary data for 1997 show that violent crime
declined by 5 percent, the sixth consecutive year of decline. With violent crime down six years in a row, this is the longest
period of decline since 1960. In addition, between 1992 and 1996, violent crime decreased by over 16 percent. In the
violent crime category, murder and robbery show the greatest decline between 1996 and 1997 -- each down 9 percent. [FBI,
Uniform Crime Report 1997 Preliminary Annual Release, 5/17/98]
Overall Crime Rates Are Down To the Lowest Levels in a Generation. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics'
National Victimization Survey, Property and violent crime victimization rates are at their lowest levels in nearly 25 years.
Crime Has Dropped Sharply in Our Major Cities. From 1996 to 1997, serious crime (as measured by the Crime Index) has
declined in cities in all population groups in the country, with cities in the three largest population groups (250,000 people or
more) reporting the greatest decline, 5 percent each. For instance, within the last year, serious crime has declined 17
percent in Atlanta, 15 percent in Boston, 13 percent in Los Angeles, 7 percent in New York, 15 percent in Washington, D.C.
and 8 percent in San Francisco. Notably, during this time, the murder rate has fallen 23 percent in Atlanta, 27 percent in
Boston, 19 percent in Los Angeles, 22 percent in New York, 24 percent in Washington, D.C. and 28 percent in San Francisco.
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The Rate of Juvenile Crime Is Down. Over the past two years, there has been a decline in both the rates of murders
committed by young people and youth violence in general.
While the juvenile violent crime arrest rate increased 62 percent between 1987 and 1993, it decreased 2.9 percent in
1995, the first decline in seven years. And in 1996, it dropped an additional 5.8 percent. [FBI, Uniform Crime Report,
1997]
The decrease in the juvenile murder arrest rate is even more significant, declining 15.2 percent in 1995 -- the largest
one-year drop in more than 10 years. And in 1996, it decreased an additional 14.4 percent.
Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals
Stood up to the Gun Lobby and Won Passage of the Brady Bill which provides for a 5-day waiting period and background
checks of prospective handgun buyers. [Brady Bill, P.L. 10-159]
Since taking effect in 1994, the Brady Law has prevented
nearly 250,000 felons, fugitives, mentally unstable persons, and other prohibited purchasers from buying handguns. In
1997 alone, 69,000 handgun purchases were blocked as a result of Brady background checks.
Banned the Manufacture and Importation of 19 of the Deadliest Assault Weapons while specifically protecting more
than 50 legitimate sporting weapons. Cop-killing assault weapons, like the Uzi, are the weapons of choice for drug dealers
and gangs - not hunters and sportsmen. ["Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994", P.L. ..103-322]
Increasing Safety -- Banning the Importation of Modified Deadly Weapons. Recently, President Clinton
announced a general ban on the importation of more than 50 non-recreational, modified assault
weapons. The Treasury Department concluded that modified semiautomatic assault rifles that
accept large capacity military magazines -- or LCMM rifles -- are not "particularly suitable for
or readily adaptable to sporting purposes" and are generally not importable. The more than 50
models of firearms affected by the decision are modified versions of military assault weapons
that were banned by the Bush Administration in 1989 or by the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994.
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative. The President launched the Youth Crime Gun Interdiction
Initiative (YCGII) in 27 target cities to crack down on the illegal gun markets that supply
firearms to juveniles and criminals. The YCGII has already traced more than 93,000 guns,
providing law enforcement with crucial investigative leads about illegal gun trafficking. The
President's FY99 budget includes $12 million for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Firearms (ATF) to work with local police departments in the 27 target cities to trace all firearms
recovered from crime scenes and help determine local gun trafficking patterns. The budget also
provides $16 million to hire 162 new ATF agents, 6 per target city, to investigate and arrest the
illegal gun traffickers who are supplying guns to kids and gangs.
Child Safety Locks for Handguns. The President signed a directive to every federal agency, requiring child safety locking
devices with every handgun issued to federal law enforcement officers. And, in an historic agreement, eight major gun
manufacturers followed the President's lead and have voluntarily agreed to provide child safety locking devices with all their
handguns. [Memorandum on Child Safety Lock Devices for Handguns, 3/5/97; President's remarks, 10/9/97]
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Combating Drug Use
The Largest Anti-Drug Budgets Ever. Year-in and year-out, President Clinton has proposed the largest anti-drug budgets
ever. Between 1996 and 1998, resources for drug control increased by 19 percent, from
$13.5 billion in FY 1997 to $16 billion in FY98. The President FY99 drug budget is
$17.1 billion, including increases of $256 million for youth drug prevention, $364 million for
domestic law enforcement, and $189 million for interdiction.
Developed a Comprehensive National Drug Control Strategy. For the first time ever, the 1998 Strategy provides a
ten-year plan to reduce drug use and its consequences in the United States by 50 percent -- to historic lows. This Strategy
will reduce illegal drug use through law enforcement, prevention, treatment, interdiction and international efforts.
This
Strategyis backed by a five-year budget and performance benchmarks.
Targeting Young People with a $195 Million National Anti-Drug Media Campaign. The
President is launching a massive national media campaign to motivate America's youth to reject
illegal drugs and substance abuse. This unprecedented $195 million paid media campaign
relies on high-impact, anti-drug television and radio advertisements aired during prime-time.
The campaign went nationwide in July.
Developed a Comprehensive Strategy to Combat the Trafficking and Abuse of Methamphetamine. The President
fought for and signed a methamphetamine strategy that increases penalties for trafficking in meth, and toughens the
penalties for trafficking in those chemicals used to produce meth.
Mandatory Comprehensive State Drug Testing Plans for Prisoners and Parolees. President Clinton fought for
and
signed legislation requiring states to submit drug testing plans for prisoners and parolees which would send them back to
prison if they get back on drugs.
Overall Drug Use is Down. From 1979 to 1996, the number of people (12 and older) regularly using drugs in America has
plummeted 49 percent, from 25.4 million to 13 million people. Similarly, the number of cocaine users has dropped 70
percent in the last decade (from 5.7 million in 1985 to 1.7 million in 1996).
Crack Use is Declining. The most recent data from the Drug Use Forecasting Program show a decline in crack use by
arrestees across the nation -- a good indication that the crack epidemic that began in 1987 has finally begun to abate.
Good News on Methamphetamine. Meth use is down in the eight cities that had been suffering the highest increases
in use: 52 percent drop in Dallas; 20 percent drop in San Jose; 19 percent in San Diego; 34 percent in Portland; and over 40
percent in Denver, Omaha and Phoenix.
Fighting to End Domestic Violence
Championed the Violence Against Women Act, the cornerstone of the President's efforts to
fight domestic violence which included $1.6 billion over five years to hire more prosecutors
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and improve domestic violence training among prosecutors, police officers, and health and
social services professionals. And created an office at the Department of Justice dedicated to
combating violence against women.
Signed into Law an Extension of the Brady Law, which prohibits anyone convicted of a
domestic violence offense -- misdemeanor or felony -- from owning or possessing a firearm.
More than Tripled Funding to Domestic Violence Shelters and instituted new penalties
against men who stalk, threaten or abuse women across state lines.
Established Nationwide 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline. The hotline (
1-800-797-SAFE) provides immediate crisis intervention, counseling and referrals for those in
need. Since the hotline opened, there have been over 140,000 calls from all 50 States, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Making Our Schools and Communities Safer
Strengthening and Expanding the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.
President Clinton expanded
the Drug-Free Schools Act into the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act of 1994, making violence prevention a key part of this
program. The Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program provides support for violence and drug prevention programs to 97 percent
of the nation's school districts. Schools use these funds to keep violence, drugs and alcohol away from students and out of
schools. The President's FY99 budget expands the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program by $50
million to fund 1,300 Drug and Violence Prevention Coordinators that will help junior high and
middle schools across the country develop and implement effective strategies to keep our kids
safe and away from drugs.
Providing After School Opportunities for Up to Half a Million Children a Year. Last
year, the President fought for, and won, a $40 million expansion of the 21st Century
Community Learning Centers program. Building on the success of this program, the President's
FY99 budget includes a $200 million major expansion, which will provide safe and educational
after school opportunities for up to 500,000 children. This increase will give more school-age
children in rural and urban communities across the country positive learning opportunities and
keep more kids off the streets in the after school hours when most violent juvenile crime
occurs.
Gaining New Tools to Protect Our Youth from Violence and Drugs. Key elements of the
President Anti-Gang Youth Violence Strategy were included in the FY98
Commerce-Justice-State Appropriations Act. These funding measures -- $489 million for
juvenile justice -- will give communities, schools, and families new tools to help keep kids
safe from gangs and violence, and away from drugs. Included in this funding is over $110
million for prosecutors to curb gang violence, as well as funding for violent juvenile court
assistance, which can help to fund probations officers -- both important elements of the
President's Anti-Gang Youth Violence Strategy.
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Encouraging Schools to Adopt School Uniform Policies. School uniforms have been found to be a promising strategy to
reduce violence while promoting discipline and respect in school. Because of this, the Clinton Administration has
encouraged schools to consider adopting school uniform policies by sharing with every school district a school uniforms
manual prepared by the Department of Education in consultation with local communities and the Department of Justice.
Supporting Curfews at the Local Level. Because of the success of curfews in helping to fight juvenile crime and keeping
children safe, the Clinton Administration has encouraged communities to adopt curfew policies. Studies have shown,
including one issued by the Justice Department, that community-supported curfew programs are often successful in
combating juvenile crime. For example, New Orleans' curfew program, in combination with summer jobs and recreational
programs, resulted in a 27 percent drop in juvenile crime during curfew hours in 1994, compared to the previous year.
Helped Protect Families and Children Who Live in Public Housing from gangs, drugs and violent crime by instituting a
"One-Strike-and-You're-Out" policy for residents who engage in criminal activity. [Housing Opportunity Program Extension
Act of 1996, P.L. 104-120]
Increasing Penalties for Sexual Predators. The President fought for and signed "Megan's Law," which makes community
notification concerning registered sex offenders mandatory. Megan's Law requires States to make public relevant information
about child molesters and sexually violent offenders who are released from prison or placed on parole. [P. L. 104-145, Signed
5/17/96] And taking the next step, the President directed the Department of Justice to develop a plan for the
implementation of a national sexual predator and child molester registration system. [Public Papers of the
Presidents, Memorandum on the Development of a National Sexual Offender Registration System, 6/25/96]
Fewer Guns in the Hands of Our Children. President Clinton signed into law a youth handgun ban in his 1994 Crime Bill.
The ban makes it a federal offense for an adult to transfer a handgun to a juvenile, or for a juvenile under the age of 18 to
knowingly possess a handgun or handgun ammunition.
Enforcing Zero Tolerance for Guns and Other Weapons in Schools. In October 1994, President Clinton signed into law
the Gun-Free Schools Act, and issued a Presidential Directive later that month to enforce "zero tolerance" for guns in schools
-- if a student brings a gun to school, that student will be expelled for a year. In school year 1996-97, the U.S. Department of
Education estimates that, under zero tolerance policies, 6,093 students were expelled from public schools for bringing a
firearm to school.
Securing America's Borders
Put More Manpower and Resources into Fighting Drugs at the Border. The number of
Border Patrol agents guarding our Southwest Border has doubled-- from 3,389 in FY93 to
6,213 at the end of FY97. The number of Customs agents working on the Southwest Border
has grown 16 percent from 2,000 in FY93 to 2,311 in FY97. The number of DEA, FBI, INS
enforcement officers/agents and US marshals on the Southwest Border have also increased.
Spending on Southwest Border counter-drug efforts has increased: Customs up 72 percent
(FY93-97); FBI up 21 percent (FY93-97); DEA up 30 percent (FY93-97); INS up 96 percent
(FY93-97); and US Attorneys up 45 percent (FY93-97). The FY99 budget adds to this 1,000
new Border Patrol agents, and $54 million to Customs for advanced inspection technologies.
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Banning the Importation of Modified Assault Weapons
April 6, 1998
Announcement: Today, in response to a previously issued memorandum, the
President announced that the Treasury Department has concluded that more than
50 kinds of modified assault weapons are generally not importable because they
accept large capacity military magazines. Up to 1.5 million rifles whose importation
had been temporarily suspended may be affected this decision.
On November 15, 1997, in his radio address to the nation, President Clinton
announced that the Treasury Department would temporarily suspend the
importation of certain modified assault weapons to review whether these
weapons should be allowed to enter the country. Today, the Secretary of
the Treasury informed the President that most of the weapons studied should
be generally banned from importation.
Under current law (the 1968 Gun Control Act), the Treasury Department has
the obligation to restrict the importation of firearms unless they are
determined to be "particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting
purposes." After taking several months to review the weapons in question,
the Treasury Department has concluded that modified semiautomatic assault
rifles that accept large capacity military magazines -- or LCMM rifles -- do not
meet the sporting purposes test and are generally not importable.
Since passage of the 1968 Gun Control Act, Administrations of both parties
have repeatedly invoked this authority to ensure that only legitimate sporting
weapons are brought into the country. In 1968, the Act was used to ban the
importation of Saturday Night Specials and other small and inexpensive
handguns; in 1984 and 1986, it was used to ban the importation of the
Striker-12 and USAS-12 riot control shotguns; in 1989, it was used to ban the
importation of 43 semiautomatic assault rifles; and in 1993, its authority was
invoked to propose a ban on the importation of certain assault pistols, though
the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 made this executive action unnecessary.
The more than 50 models of firearms affected by today's decision are
modified versions of military assault weapons that were banned by the Bush
Administration in 1989 or by the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994. Most of these
models are based on the AK 47 assault rifle, but some are variants of the Uzi,
FN-FAL, HK 91 and 93, and SIG SG550.
Up to 1.5 million firearms whose importation had been suspended during the
review may be affected by this decision. Importers will be notified in writing
and given an opportunity to respond.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 17:56:29.00
SUBJECT: Re: HR 1756
TO: Marjorie Tarmey ( CN=Marjorie Tarmey/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
fyi..jose
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 10/20/98
05:54 PM
Jose Cerda III
10/20/98 05:52:38 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Maria Echaveste/WHO/EOP
cc:
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Subject:
Re: HR 1756
Maria:
In response to your inquiry, we -- and specifically the Treasury
Department -- supported H.R. 1756. In brief, the bill does 3 things: (1)
requires the Treasury Department, working with the AG, to submit a yearly
National Money Laundering Strategy; (2) authorizes $40 million through
2003 for grants to state and local law enforcement to crack down on money
laundering; and (3) allows the Treasury Secretary to designate and target
"high risk" money areas. It's a pretty minor bill for a stand-alone
signing ceremony, but perhaps it could be coupled with the other
mini-crime bills that have to be signed (school resource officers,
scholarships for kids of slain police officers). Just a thought I defer
to Bruce and Elena on our recommended signing ceremonies.
Jose'
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To:
Elena Kagan/OPD/EOP
Bruce N. Reed/OPD/EOP
Paul E. Begala/WHO/EOP
Janet Murguia/WHO/EOP
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 17:54:17.00
SUBJECT: Re: HR 1756
TO: Maria Echaveste ( CN=Maria Echaveste/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO )
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Janet Murguia ( CN=Janet Murguia/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Bruce N. Reed ( CN=Bruce N. Reed/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
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CC: Paul E. Begala ( CN=Paul E. Begala/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
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CC: Elena Kagan ( CN=Elena Kagan/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
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TEXT:
Maria:
In response to your inquiry, we -- and specifically the Treasury
Department -- supported H.R. 1756. In brief, the bill does 3 things: (1)
requires the Treasury Department, working with the AG, to submit a yearly
National Money Laundering Strategy; (2) authorizes $40 million through
2003 for grants to state and local law enforcement to crack down on money
laundering; and (3) allows the Treasury Secretary to designate and target
"high risk" money areas. It's a pretty minor bill for a stand-alone
signing ceremony, but perhaps it could be coupled with the other
mini-crime bills that have to be signed (school resource officers,
scholarships for kids of slain police officers). Just a thought I defer
to Bruce and Elena on our recommended signing ceremonies.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:20-OCT-1998 19:18:03.00
SUBJECT: Re:
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
thanks
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-OCT-1998 20:51:30.00
SUBJECT:
TO: CHRISTA (Pager) #ROBINSON ( CHRISTA (Pager) #ROBINSON [ UNKNOWN 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
ycgii report a no go. can't do until much later. call or page when you
can, jose
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-OCT-1998 20:36:21.00
SUBJECT: Re: possible POTUS statement on medical marijuana
TO: Karen A. Popp ( CN=Karen A. Popp/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Karen:
Here's my take on your draft statement. I think it's important to make
clear in the first 2 sentences that we want people to oppose these ballot
initiaitves. The caveats can follow.
Also, I guess a stand-alone statement works, though we'll have to run it
by Joe Lockhart's shop. They may be sensitive to whatever is competing
for news that day.
Jose'
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PROPOSED STATEMENT ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA
"This election day, voters in several states are considering ballot initiatives on medical
marijuana. I urge voters to reject these initiatives. Smoked marijuana has not been
demonstrated to be effective in treating disease, and there is only anecdotal evidence that
marijuana components may help some patients. Before rushing to change our drug laws,
scientific research must first confirm that the benefits of medical marijuana outweigh the risks.
The federal government is currently funding such research, and I encourage voters to oppose the
pending initiatives until the medical facts are in."
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-OCT-1998 18:12:46.00
SUBJECT: Crime Meeting
TO: Patricia E. Romani ( CN=Patricia E. Romani/OU=OMB/O=EOP @ EOP [ OMB ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Pat:
Bruce will be hosting a meeting this coming Monday at 1:30. It will be
the first in a series of post-Rahm crime meetings that we intend to hold
regularly. Hope Michael can make it. Also attending will be Jim Johnson
from Treasury, Chuck Blanchard from ONDCP, Ann Harkins from DOJ, and maybe
Ray Fisher or Eric Holder.
Cathy Mays will probably call you tomorrow about this.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [OPD])
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-OCT-1998 15:48:53.00
SUBJECT: Crime Meeting
TO: Bruce N. Reed ( CN=Bruce N. Reed/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
BNR:
So I think I finally made some progress on the crime meeting. DOJ (Ann
Harkins), Treasury (Jim Johnson) and ONDCP (Chuck Blanchard) can all make
it at 1:30pm on Monday, and Cathy says that works for you -- at least for
now. The question remains: who else, if anyone, do you want in the room?
Assuming you, me, EK, Leanne and the 3 aforementioned folks are all
attending, we'll already have 7 people, so there's not much room for
additional crime hacks. Nonetheless, some possibilities include:
Ron -- who's already said no.
Leg. Affairs -- I'd recommend Peter's replacement, Caroline Fredrickson,
formerly of Daschle's office.
Goody or someone from his shop. DOJ had requested we coordinate
w/Cabinet Affairs.
Michael Deich or someone else from OMB I think it's important to
include them.
WH Counsel ugh! But they'll want to play on crime issues. Also, there
current crime person is leaving next week, so there's no go-to person
right now.
Begala or any other of the high priced talent in the West Wing.
Jonathan Prince .just for old times sake and better crime speeches.
AAG Ray Fisher Jim Johnson's folks insist that he -- being of similar
rank -- should be in the room, not a "DOJ staffer." Or maybe Holder. ?
Froman's Deputy Chief of Staff. just to make sure Rubin's in the loop.
Thoughts?
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-OCT-1998 12:39:57.00
SUBJECT: Re: Bill Signings
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ] )
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Christa:
If we're going to do the 2 bills you mentioned -- Maloney's School
Resources Officers bill and McCollum's Child Predators bill -- I'd suggest
we also sign the following at the same time... Deegan Scholarship for kids
of slain cops. Velazquez's bill calling for a National Money Laundering
Strategy, though this might also be a D'Amato bill...and a bill to protect
against and punish identity theft. I'll check to see who the sponsors are
on these bills.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD )
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-OCT-1998 09:03:34.00
SUBJECT: Crime Meeting List
TO: Cathy R. Mays ( CN=Cathy R. Mays/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Cathy:
After consulting Bruce and gettting key folks to hold the 1:30pm time slot
on their schedule for next Monday, here's the final crime meeting list:
1. Bruce
2. Elena (can only be there for first 1/2 hour)
3. Jose
4. Leanne
5. Ann Harkins, Deputy Chief of Staff, DOJ (514-2150)
6. Jim Johnson, Treasury Undersecretary for Enforcement (622-0200, Asst.
Dee Anderson)
7. Chuck Blanchard, ONDCP General Counsel (by telephone, 602-991-7085)
8. Michael Deich, OMB (5-3120).
It's also possible that Deputy AG Eric Holder or Associate AG Ray Fisher
may come, but I doubt it. If so, I'll let you know.
Thanks,
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( (CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-OCT-1998 18:40:22.00
SUBJECT: Re: Brown Bag Lunches
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
EW:
Can't do Tuesday...sorry. You'll have to reschedule for another time. I
have another lunch that day that I just wrote in this afternoon.
Jose'
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [OPD])
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-OCT-1998 19:36:38.00
SUBJECT:
TO: PAUL J. (Pager) #WEINSTEIN ( PAUL J. (Pager) #WEINSTEIN [ UNKNOWN ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Don't mention statement at sr. staff tomorrow. Begala will raise with
Maria and John. Jose