December 2011
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Vol. XIV, No.12 |
77th Street Area Basic Car Community Newsletter
December 2011
Brief 2-paragraph monthly message from the Area Commanding Officer
Valued Community Members:
As the holiday season vastly approaches and the year comes to an end,I would like to take the time to thank you the community for your hard work. With your help we have been able to increase the number of children in our youth programs, add new ministries to our Clergy Council, welcome a new Community Police Advisory Board Co-Chair, and have a successful Halloween Carnival where the police and community worked as one. This past year has been a true showing of the results possible when we all work together as one.
On behalf of Captain Gary Walters and the men and women of 77th Street Area, and I we wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.
DENNIS H. KATO, Captain
Commanding Officer
77th Street Community Police Station
2011 Annual Work Plan Goals
77th Street Area is working on maintaining and strengthening the Area Safe Park Programs by bringing recreational activities back to neighborhood parks. The 77th Street Area Police Activities League is promoting leadership and team work through an “all kids shall play” sports and mentoring league. Contact 77th Street Area Community Relations for more information (213) 485-4285.
Neighborhood Events
December 7
Los Angeles Police Department & Los Angeles City Attorney Victim Holiday Tree Trimming
December 22 Hanukkah
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 - January 1 Kwanzaa
Crime Tips
HOLIDAY CRIME INFORMATION
Burglary:
Tips to keep your home safe
• Barriers to Burglary
o Burglary is a crime of opportunity. Make their work risky and difficult
• Doors
o Locks. The strongest are deadbolt locks with a minimum 1” throw bolt containing a hardened, saw-resistant steel insert.
• Lighting
o Light is a great crime deterrent
• Operation Identification
o Mark your property with your California driver’s license number (preceded by the letters “CA”)
Burglary from Motor Vehicle:
Burglary from Motor Vehicle is a crime of opportunity, remove the opportunity
• Do not park your car in dark areas, try to park in well-lit areas
• Do not leave valuables in the car
• Hide valuables left in cars. If the valuables can be seen it is an opportunity for their thief.
Grand Theft Auto:
Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precaution.
• Lock Up
An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock-up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
• Use anti-theft devices
When buying a car, check the manufacturer’s list of anti-theft options, such as interior hood and trunk releases, locking steering columns and others. Consider the purchase and installation of security devices, such as.
• Popular cars for cars thieves have been:
Late model Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Acura.
Chain Snatch:
With gold prices on the rise, do not bring attention to yourself and be aware of your surroundings
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