KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Updates from law enforcement leaders, proposed community safety measures and tips for what residents can do to guard against crime will be discussion topics at a special Kelseyville town hall this week.

The town hall will take place beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Kelseyville High School Student Center, 5480 Main St.

Supervisor Rob Brown organized the town hall following the fatal Jan. 18 shooting of 33-year-old Forrest Seagrave, who was shot during a robbery at Mt. Konocti Gas and Mart in downtown Kelseyville, where he had worked for several years.

Brown said he has invited members from the California Highway Patrol, Lake County District Attorney’s Office, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Probation and State Parole to give an update to community members.

Some of the proposals Brown said will be discussed include putting up traffic cameras and establishing a benefit zone to pay for a deputy to exclusively serve the Kelseyville area.

There also are things that Kelseyville residents can do to increase safety, including following basic precautions of keeping homes and vehicles locked, and not giving the opportunity for thefts and break-ins to occur, Brown said.

“We can’t rely on law enforcement to protect us,” he said.

Brown added, “Some of it we’ve got to do on our own.”

While the county has spent a lot of money to upgrade roads and improve the conditions of the lake, Brown said if the communities aren’t safe, none of those improvement efforts matter.

Brown said he also has invited local self defense instructors and representatives from alarm companies to come and be available to speak with community members about safety measures.

Sheriff’s officials have not yet made an arrest in Seagrave murder case, and on Monday Lt. Steve Brooks said he had no new information on the investigation.

A $10,000 reward – raised through community donations in an effort Brown spearheaded – is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

The male suspect wore a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gloves. He was described as being  approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.

John Jensen contributed to this report.

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