Just a reminder, the City of Los Angeles has a 3-1-1 system for your use. It is easy to use and you can pretty much access all City services through it. Remember that the number can only be dialed from your home telephone. When you are finished making your request for service, ask for a confirmation number from the operator.
The following are some other useful phone numbers for everyone to use. Please make note of the following:
EMERGENCY……….………………………………………….9-1-1
DISPATCH…(non emergency)……………………………….….3-1-1
FOOTHILL FRONT DESK……………………………......……756-8861/62/63
VALLEY TRAFFIC MOTOR OFFICER …………......…….….644-8142
CITY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION…(any city entity)....3-1-1
GRAFFITI REMOVAL…………………3-1-1…or.…...............800-247-3395
FOOTHILL VICE………………………………...………….….834-3170
FOOTHILL GANG UNIT……………………………......….….897-6970
ABANDONED VEHICLES……………3-1-1…or…............….800-222-6366
OPERATION BRIGHT LIGHTS………3-1-1…or…............….800-303-5267
BULKY ITEM PICK UP……………… 3-1-1…or…..........…..800-773-2489
Senior Lead Officer Jon Walker (SLO 37)
818-634-0652
E-mail: 25680@lapd.lacity.org
During the month of October, due to the hard work of Foothill officers making numerous arrests, crime continues to go down. Unfortunately, Burglary from Motor Vehicle and Grand Theft Auto are still the number one crimes.
One of the major complaints during the month were excessive noise and public nuisance. The "El Paseo bar" and “The Girasol” are two major locations on the Van Nuys corridor . I have met with the Foothill Vice Unit and ABC who are working the locations.
I have also noticed an upswing in businesses run from residences in my area. These businesses are impacting the neighborhood by parking their commercial vehicles in the streets. I have met with City Prosecutor A.P. Diaz who has contacted Building and Safety. Together we will attempt to address and minimize this problem.
Lastly, during the month of October, there was a devastating fire which came down into Pacoima at Foothill Blvd. and Paxton Street. Unfortunately a homeless man was burned in his encampment. This was classified as a homicide by Foothill Detectives because the fire was believed to be arson.
Senior Lead Officer Adriana Munguia (SLO 53)
818-634-0685
E-mail: 30116@lapd.lacity.org
Hello everyone. Not much has changed since last month. I’m still out there trying to get to know everyone and the problem areas. Please call or e-mail me for any requests, information needed or simply to introduce yourself. I really appreciate those of you who have taken part in some projects with me, and together we solved some problems. Thank you, take care, and be safe out there.
EN ESPANOL
Saludos a todos. No mucho a cambiado desde el mes pasado. Todavia estoy tratando de conocer a todos y a las areas problematicas. Porfavor llamen con pedidos, informacion que necesiten o simplemente para saludarme. Agradesco a ustedes que han trabajado conmigo en problemas y que trabajando juntos fueron resueltos. Muchas gracias y cuidense.
CRIME TRENDS
In the last month we have had an increase in Burglary from Motor Vehicles, property crimes and Grand Theft Auto in the Pacoima area. Personal property is still being left in plain sight which is an invitation to anyone passing by to take it. Please hide electronic equipment, bags, money, make-up and any item worth anything to you. Pass the word. As a community, we need to help each other. Let’s not let this problem get out of control. Also, remember to lock your cars and park in lighted or secured areas.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
* Be alert to strangers in your neighborhood.
* If possible, obtain an alarm or lock for your car.
* If someone is “hanging around” your block that does not belong, notify your
neighbors.
* Report suspicious activity. Call the Foothill Desk and keep the SLO Officer
(me) informed.
* Foothill Desk 818-756-8861.
* ALWAYS CALL 911 when observing unknown suspects breaking in to any
vehicle or home.
FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT FOOTHILL AREA AUTO OR BURGLARY DETECTIVES AT (818) 834-3115.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS
There are several different locations for community members to attend a neighborhood watch meeting. Please make it a point to attend any of the following and do your part for your neighborhood.
The San Fernando Gardens Neighborhood Watch meeting is on November 26 at 5 p.m. at 10982 Lehigh Ave. The Haddon Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Haddon Elementary, 10115 Haddon Ave. The Shelter Estates Neighborhood Watch meeting will be on November 20 at 6:30 p.m at 10965 Glenoaks. The Hansen Hills Neighborhood Watch meeting will be on November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. Please join us. It is a good way to find out what is going on in your area.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Please remember safety around schools. Watch for pedestrians when picking up or dropping off your child. Be respectful of other vehicles and follow the traffic laws.
If there are any problem traffic areas that you would like to have patrolled, please call Valley Traffic at 818-644-8142.
Senior Lead Officer Larry Martinez (SLO 65)
818-634-0705
E-mail: 31179@lapd.lacity.org
I have had several complaints regarding residential alarms, false alarms and false alarm bills from the City of Los Angeles. It is very important to keep your house and business alarms in good working order and updated with recent phone contact information. If you get a new alarm system installed and you live in the City of Los Angeles, you have to have an Alarm Permit with the City of Los Angeles. Here is some additional information regarding alarms:
Alarm Permits
If you own an alarm system at your home or business, you must possess a valid alarm permit. For your convenience, the Office of Finance accepts on-line payments for alarm permits, or you can visit the Office of Finance at one of their branch locations.
The cost for an alarm permit is $31. The cost to renew your alarm permit is $30.
For permit fee exemptions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section on permits. Once you receive your alarm permit, please display it on the premises, at or near the main entrance, so that an officer can identify the permit and telephone number of the person designated to respond to the location in the event of an alarm activation. In lieu of displaying your alarm permit, displaying the alarm company decal in front of your premises would be sufficient.
False Alarm Fees and Penalties
Under the City’s revised Alarm Ordinance (effective November 8, 2004), the City will no longer provide "free" false alarms. In addition to recovering the $115 fee for service, escalating penalties will be imposed for multiple false alarms. For alarm users who do not have a valid permit, the escalating penalties will commence on the first false alarm.
The Alarms Section offers False Alarm Reduction classes free of charge. These two-hour classes are held regularly in downtown Los Angeles. In class, you will learn about the City’s Alarm Ordinance and false alarm reduction techniques. In addition, you can have one false alarm service charge waived from your record. For the schedule of the upcoming classes and to reserve a seat, please contact the Alarms Section at 213-485-2931 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Appealing a False Alarm
Permittees questioning service charges billed to them may request a waiver investigation by presenting a written request to the Board of Police Commissioners. You must include documentation to support why a service charge should be waived. A service charge shall be waived or reversed when the Board or its designee has determined that activation of the permittee’s alarm system was caused by:
Criminal activity as evidenced by a Preliminary Investigation Report (PIR) filed within 30 days of the alarm date, or other verifiable evidence of a crime occurring on the alarm date which is deemed acceptable by the Board; or
Acts of nature such as earthquake, flood, hurricane force wind, fire and verifiable power or telephone line failure.
Use of Collection Agencies
The City contracts with private collection agencies to ensure payment of past due false alarm billings. If you have delinquent false alarm billings, contact the Office of Finance immediately to clear any charges you may have incurred.
Misdemeanor Program
The City Attorney may file a case with the Los Angeles Superior Court to ensure compliance with the City’s Alarm Ordinance. If you are the subject of a misdemeanor action, please call the Alarms Section at 213-485-2931 to obtain more information.
Senior Lead Officer Richard Wall (SLO 89)
Cell Phone 818-634-0754
CRIME TRENDS
Our largest crime concern is still vehicle thefts, burglaries, and burglaries from motor vehicles. I can’t express enough how important it is for everyone to keep their homes and cars secure. As I continue reviewing the crime reports there has been one reoccurring factor. Most of the burglars have been able to walk into an unlocked door or get in through an unlocked window. It’s imperative that all of us help each other. If you see someone hanging around the neighborhood that you know doesn’t live there, please call the non-emergency number for the Police Department 818-734-2223. If you see a crime in progress, then please call 9-1-1. Lock all your doors and windows when you leave or go to sleep at night. Remember to lock the doors on your vehicles as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS
We have combined both Sunland and Tujunga for future neighborhood watch meetings. Last time we had 52 people show up and it was a great success. Our next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, at 7747 Foothill Blvd. Park your car in the rear by the park. We will have a narcotics officer speak at the next meeting.
I would like to have a business watch in all of the commercial areas. If you are interested, please contact me and we can take care of some issues. This issue is a double-edge sword. The first part is that, by lack of participation, the local business owners feel that they are in a nice crime free neighborhood. The second part is that we can make things better if we would have had participation. Please contact me if you would like change in your neighborhood and would like to start up a business watch group.
Everyone needs to get involved to make Tujunga area a great place for all of us to live and work, and most importantly, to raise our children. Businesses and residents alike need to be involved in the process. If you want to be a part of this goal and make a positive change in your community, give me a call and we will set up a Neighborhood Watch group for your area or get you involved in business watch. Please make a note of my new cell phone number above.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Please remember to slow down. School is in and children are on the street. Valley Traffic Division will be enforcing traffic laws in the Foothill Area. I will also be monitoring and enforcing the law within the Tujunga area. Please help yourself avoid the potential financial strain of a citation. Slow down. Give yourself enough time to get where you’re going. Please remember to pick a designated driver prior to attending a party or barbecue.
If there are any problem traffic areas that you would like to have patrolled, please call Valley Traffic at 818-644-8142 and leave a message for Officer Carbajal.
Senior Lead Officer Luis Aguilar (SLO 71)
818-634-0624
E-mail: 35882@lapd.lacity.org
Arleta is looking really good! We have made great progress in making Arleta a better place to live, work and play. Some unfortunate events have taken place; however, we cannot let these events deter out determination to continue making improvements in the area. As I have said before, we here at Foothill Station appreciate your involvement. I continue to meet many of you and we have built great partnerships in the little time I have been with you. Let me know of any concerns that you may have relating to Arleta. You may also call or e-mail me with any question or concern at any time and I will get back to you as soon as I possibly can. I am here to help.
CRIME TRENDS
Burglaries from motor vehicles (car break-ins), Grand Theft Autos and residential burglaries are still plaguing our area. They seem to be occurring during all hours of the day and night. We need to be extra watchful during night hours (6:00pm to 4:00am). Our residential burglaries are occurring during daytime hours, when the residents are known not to be home. Be on the look out for teenagers with back-packs during hours in which they should be in school. If it looks suspicious, call (877) 275-5273 to get a patrol car dispatched to the area. That is our non-emergency dispatch number.
Remember, car break-ins are usually crimes of opportunity and if we make it easy for criminals by leaving valuables inside cars, they will surely make a victim of someone. Please lock and secure your vehicles whenever you leave them unattended. We are trying very hard to do our part; however, the community (all of you) has to do their part to prevent these crimes from happening. Prevention is the best tool.
Secure your homes whenever you go out, by locking all doors and windows. Use window locks and wooden dowels along the window rail so that they can’t be opened from the outside. Use locks on all exterior gates. Talk to your neighbors and exchange phone numbers so you can look out for one another. Start neighborhood watch programs in your neighborhood (Call me for information). Let’s not make it easy for the criminals.
We had one homicide in our basic car area. It occurred in the area of Filmore St. and Woodale Ave. The murder is still under investigation. This type of crime does not occur often in our area.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Be alert for strangers in your neighborhood.
If someone is hanging around in your block, notify your neighbors. If someone is knocking on doors on your block, call Foothill Desk Immediately.
Report suspicious activity in your area. Call Foothill Desk Immediately.
ALWAYS CALL 911 when observing unknown suspects breaking in to any vehicle or home, especially if you know the owners are at work or on vacation.
FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT FOOTHILL AREA BURGLARY DETECTIVES AT 818-834-3115
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS
The Arleta Looky Loos will meet again on November 11th. The location will continue to be at Beachy Elementary School’s auditorium (9757 Beachy Ave.). There was a pot luck the last meeting and I heard the food was great. I apologize for not being able to stay for it. If you want to get involved in your community, please join us at the neighborhood watch meeting. We meet the second Tuesday of every month. We need as many of you as we can get. Coming to the meeting is a good way to find out what is going on in Arleta and a good way to take ownership of your community. The time of the meeting is 6:30 p.m. Please remember that by participating in the meetings, you are part of the solution and not part of the problem. Everyone needs to get involved to make the Arleta and the West Pacoima area a great place for all of us to live and work, most importantly, to raise our children. Businesses and residents alike need to be involved in the process. If you want to be a part of this goal and make a positive change in your community, give me a call and we will set up a Neighborhood Watch group for your area or get you involved in business watch.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Schools are back in session; please remember that safety around the area schools is important. SLOW DOWN, when driving through school zones or when you see children traveling to and from school. Drive defensively, as kids can be unpredictable and can make sudden moves into the street when you least expect it. Avoid a tragedy! I will not be tolerant of excessive speed around schools and will stop and issue citations if I observe any unsafe driving. On the flipside, I will also be looking out for school kids who endanger themselves or causing hazards and cite them, as well, if their behavior is inappropriate.
Help me out, if there is any problem traffic areas that you would like to have patrolled, or feel that need extra attention please call Valley Traffic at 818-644-8000. Also, if you notice that a vehicle has been parked in one spot for several days, or if you believe it is abandoned, please call 311 from your home phone so parking enforcement can respond to issue it a citation or tow it away. They will mark the vehicle and return after 72-hours, if the vehicle is still in the same spot, they will have it towed.
Senior Lead Officer Richard Wall (SLO 89)
818-634-0754
E-mail: 30204@lapd.lacity.org
CRIME TRENDS
Our largest crime concern is still vehicle thefts, burglaries, and burglaries from motor vehicles. I can’t express enough how important it is for everyone to keep their homes and cars secure. As I continue reviewing the crime reports there has been one reoccurring factor. Most of the burglars have been able to walk into an unlocked door or get into an unlocked window. It’s imperative that all of us help each other. If you see someone hanging around the neighborhood that you know doesn’t live there please call the non-emergency number for the Police Department 818-734-2223. If you see a crime in progress then please call 9-1-1. Please lock all your doors and windows when you leave or go to sleep at night. Remember to lock the doors on your vehicles as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS
We have combined both Sunland and Tujunga for future neighborhood watch meetings. Last time we had 52 people show up and it was a great success. Our next meeting will be at 7pm on Tuesday 18th 7747 Foothill Bl. Park in the rear by the park. We will have a narcotics officer speak at the next meeting.
I would like to have a business watch in all of the commercial areas. If you are interested please contact me and we can take care of some issues. This issue is a double edge sword. The first part is that, obviously by lack of participation, the local business owners feel that they are in a nice crime free neighborhood. The second part of the issue is that we can make things better if we would have had participation. Please contact me if you would like change in your neighborhood and would like to start up a business watch group.
We just can’t complain about wanting change. Everyone needs to get involved to make Tujunga area a great place for all of us to live and work but most importantly, to raise our children. Businesses and residents alike need to be involved in the process. If you want to be a part of this goal and make a positive change in your community, give me a ring and we will set up a Neighborhood Watch group for your area or get you involved in business watch. Please make a note of my new cell phone number above.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Please remember to slow down. School is in and children are on the street. Valley Traffic Division will be enforcing traffic laws in the Foothill Area. I too will be monitoring and enforcing the law within the Tujunga area. Please help yourself avoid the potential financial strain of a citation. Slow down. Give yourself enough time to get where you’re going. Please remember to pick a designated driver prior to attending a party or barbecue. It would be a shame to have to watch one of our young citizens become injured in a senseless act of drunk driving.
If there are any problem traffic areas that you would like to have patrolled, please call Valley Traffic at 818-644-8142, and leave a message for Officer Carbajal.
Senior Lead Officer Michele Rodriguez (SLO 97)
818-634-0755
E-mail: 31020@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends:
Crime is continuing to decrease in Foothill Division. Officers are working hard to not only arrest those committing crime, but also working with the community to prevent being victimized in the future.
Sun Valley continues to harvest those crimes related to property crimes relating to thefts from our vehicles and homes. Remember, do not keep anything in plain sight inside your vehicle. That gives opportunity to those criminals who would not hesitate to break in and remove your property. Remember to always lock and secure your cars, homes, storage structures, etc. Don’t make it easy for the criminal. Sun Valley is also experiencing cars being stolen in the area. Stolen cars taken from other areas are also being dumped in Sun Valley. If you see suspicious activity, please call for police service. You are our eyes and ears. Do your part and watch over others for their welfare and safety, just as you would want them to do for you.
Continued education in the prevention of property crimes, working with City entities to improve lighting and blighted conditions, will dramatically assist in preventing property crimes as well as keeping our community safer. These issues are the things that you as a community/business member can do yourself. If everyone does their part in this effort, not only will your quality of life improve, you will be safer and the need for the police in your neighborhood will be minimized and we can put our efforts in those areas more affected with criminal issues.
Remember to generate the radio calls for police service, by calling “911”, when you see a crime in progress to person or property. When only suspicious, possible criminal behavior is observed, be a good witness and generate a non-emergency radio call for police service, by calling (877) ASK-LAPD. Remember the “311” phone number, too. This is the catch-all phone number to be used for any City entity you may need, including the police.
Another resource to keep in mind, is the LAPD website. Just plug in your zip code or city and you’ll receive a of information including crime statistics. Please keep yourself current with all that is going on in your area. Become involved and be proactive in reducing crime and in preventing it altogether.
Community Events
I’d like to thank all those who participated in Foothill Division’s Annual Golf Tournament. As in Captain Curreri’s usual style – the event went off perfectly and everyone had a great time. Thank you to F.A.B.A. for your continued support and effort.
Safety Tips
As I have often repeated, notify the police when you observe suspicious activity or behaviors consistent with that of someone possibly committing a crime. For example, someone possibly trying to start a fire – with devastating consequences, or what appears to be someone casually checking parked cars in your neighborhoods to see what’s inside or if the car hasn’t been secured. BE AWARE!
Next, be prepared for whatever may happen through act of man or nature. Create a supply kit. Include items such as:
*a radio, flashlights and extra batteries
*first-aid materials
*nonperishable foods (including pet food, if you have pets)
*jugs of water
*changes of clothing, including sturdy shoes
*cash and credit cards
*medicines
*blankets and/or sleeping bags.
Keep an emergency kit handy and readily assessable in the event you must leave quickly. Store important documents (insurance papers, wills, bank statements, birth certificates, a utility bill - proof of residency, etc.) in a fireproof box or safe deposit box. Think of a family member or someone you trust explicitly, that does not live with you, that you could give a copy of this information to for safekeeping in the event you are unable to retrieve your original and it gets destroyed. Taking photos of your home and your valuables, artwork, furniture, etc., is wise when having to deal with insurance companies. When you have to leave quickly, like when the fires occurred, you are very limited as to what you can take.
Prepare in other ways:
Make sure family members know how to contact each other. Have them keep a list of important phone numbers, including a nonlocal contact, with them at all times.
Plan home evacuation procedures.
If you have any pets, make sure they wear a collar with ID tags, in case they become separated from you. Find a safe place you can go with them if you need to evacuate.
Choose a family meeting spot in case of an emergency.
Stay informed. Tune in to news. Any important messages from government agencies will likely come through the media.
Learn more. You can get reliable information from:
*local authorities.
*the Federal Emergency Management Agency (www.fema.gov)
*the Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov)
*the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.bt.cdc.gov)
*the Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov/swercepp)
*the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org).
Knowing you’ve prepared for an emergency can help you stay calm and act effectively.
I’m back from vacation and trying to catch up on all my phone calls, emails and projects that I’ve been working on that were put on hold while I was away. Now that I’m back, keep in touch. Everyone help keep Sun Valley clean and safe. Take care of each other and I’ll be talking to you soon!
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