LAPD Evicts VSA Night Community Watch

VSA members were evicted from night community watch on Oct 12 @ sundown. Sgt Reyna informed VSA members that due to legal ramifications and issues such as bonding and insurance the VSA is unable to watch and/or secure Venice skatepark from vandals and the like after dark. The VSA will consult with attorneys on the matter as well as City Council and County DA's office on the matter. I wish to congratulate VSA members/volunteers who have done an excellent job providing a diligent, safe, vigiliant and professional team of volunteers.VSA members and skaters are upset and saddened as within 10 minutes of being evicted, the skatepark was overrun by BMX and rude skaters. It is obvious the LAPD cannot secure the skatepark 24 hours a day and I fear what carnage awaits in the morning. I want to add that Sgt Reyna said the VSA is providing a neccessary function and he appreciates what we have done but it is a legal issue. VSA will continue it's day hours skate patrol and grounds clean up as scheduled. We need you, John Q skater to join us in the fight for jobs, education and respect. Power to the People!

This morning Jesse went to the park to find a new obstacle in the snake run. I came and shot photos. This is just the second night we didn't patrol the park.