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Cal–Diego PVA recognizes the need for people with disabilities to be actively involved in federal, state, and local legislation that impacts our vital interests. Cal-Diego PVA is proactive at all levels of government to protect the rights and benefits of our members as well as those of all citizens with disabilities. For example, Cal–Diego PVA members have been involved with the local transit, building, and planning departments of San Diego to ensure that our city and county are accessible to all disabled persons.
News Update
San Diego Police Department Announces New Confidential Complaint Hotline
The San Diego Police Department announces the introduction of a new confidential complaint hotline.
As part of Chief William Lansdowne’s seven point strategy to combat the recent increase of officer misconduct cases, the Department has set up a new 24 hour hotline that citizens, as well as members of the Department, may use to report instances of suspected misconduct by San Diego Police Officers.
The hotline will be completely confidential and calls will be retrieved on a daily basis. Callers may leave a message stating their concerns or allegations and the information will be reviewed by the Chief of Police.
The hotline number is (619) 531-2672. As of Thursday, May 12, 2011, the hotline was operational.
The San Diego Police Department wants the citizens we serve, as well as the members of the Department, to have the highest level of confidence in our officers.
Housing Grant
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a grant of $75 million to provide permanent housing for an estimated 10,000 homeless veterans nationwide. HUD's Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) will provide local public housing agencies with approximately 10,000 rental assistance vouchers specifically targeted to assist homeless veterans in their area. In addition, the VA and HUD will link local public housing agencies with VA Medical Centers to provide supportive services and case management to eligible homeless veterans. New York City and the greater-Los Angeles area will receive the greatest number of vouchers.