From Santino Lopez, rep for Safety Committee and Health Sciences.

Here are my Committee Reports from the Safety Committee and the Health Sciences Committee. I will attend the Professional Development Committee on Sept. 18th. 

Safety Committee

·         Reiteration of need for security cameras at the LVC campus

·         Good turnout for Violence in the Workplace seminar on 8 15 25 presented by Staff and Interim Chief Dave Milliard

·         Kathy has retired as Chief of Police for the AHC PD

·         First aid safety and workplace safety training is TBD for Nov. 12, 2025

·         Fire Academy received a Metallica $75,000 grant for equipment and upgrades

·         Debora Pirman is the new DEAN of PTSC programs

·         Fire Academy has already started with an emphasis on a woman’s day to get people interested

·         EMT Academy has already started with 37 students

·         Paramedic program has already started with 12 students

·         Bob Reid @ PTSC passed away last Saturday from Cancer.

·         PTSC will conduct an emergency drill over the coming months

·         35 people in EMT Academy, 12 in Paramedic Academy, 32 in Police Academy, 32 in Fire academy, 283 students enrolled in various Fire Tech classes

All,

Bob Reid was a friend to all of us and it is with a heavy heart I’m letting you know of his passing.

Bob began his career with the Los Angeles Police Department in November 1971 and following a long and distinguished 36-year career, retired in July 2007.  Bob’s connection with law enforcement did not end when he retired from LAPD as he carried on the knowledge and experience, he gained and channeled his focus into training the next generation of officers.  He had a passion for safe driving and for the last 15 years, Bob has been the coordinator and primary driving instructor for the Law Enforcement programs at both Allan Hancock and Rio Hondo Colleges.  Bob began his part-time faculty position with AHC in June 2010; he passed on Saturday, August 16, 2026.

Bob’s family is not having a memorial; he will be missed by all of us at public safety training.

Health Sciences

·         $1.15million grant awarded to the Health Department services program which will affect all departments (LVN, RN, Dental, etc.)

·         Some of that money will be earmarked possibly for building renovations/upkeep

·         Discussed building maintenance needs

·         Discussed course waivers in regards to changes in Degree requirements for returning students who already received a degree and/or certification from the program

·         Talked about DEI/Title 5 issues

·         Talked about issues with AI and upcoming training to better prepare Instructors

·         Talked about Union contract Dos and Don’ts

·         Next meeting is Sept. 4, 2025

Click to download the Public Safety Meeting Agenda for 08/19/25 as a .pdf

Click to download the Health Science Department PD Agenda for 08/14/25 as a .pdf

Click to download the AHC Workplace Violence Prevention Plan as a .pdf