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We also must commend our Federal and State partners. The California Highway Patrol has stepped up in a huge way. They provide traffic control and air operations. In addition, Federal agencies immediately offered their assistance. We have cooperation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, the NCRIC and other agencies. The stadium is a safer place because of their involvement and commitment to public safety. Our work at policing Levi’s Stadium is far from over. We are continuing to hire per Diem officers and have expanded our search to hiring retired full-time officers. Our goal is to have at least 200 officers hired by the time a little event called Super Bowl 50 comes to town in February of 2016. The Super Bowl has not occurred in the Bay Area since Stanford hosted the game in 1985 and it has not been held in California since it was held in San Diego in 2003. We know the eyes of the world will be upon us. Our initial key to success was the spirit of cooperation that was developed in the Santa Clara County Chief’s Association. That spirit of cooperation spread to over 25 additional agencies throughout California because of the networking that takes place from organizations like the California Police Chief’s Association. This has proven once again that chiefs in California are forward thinking individuals that can work collaboratively and cooperatively to solve issues, even when those issues may reside in another jurisdiction.  ■ BE THE HELP THEY NEED The California Victim Compensation Program has been assisting victims of violent crime with the unexpected costs of crime since 1965. Individual teams hold a post-briefing meeting CalVCP is honored to work with police officers to effectively and expediently provide valuable information to victims of domestic violence, assault, sexual assault, and homicide. Connect victims to CalVCP for free tools and resources California Victim Compensation Program calvcp.ca.gov | 916-491-6400 |[email protected] 34 California Police Chief | www.californiapolicechiefs.org