Captain's Message
Basic Car 19A1 Sylmar (West of Glenoaks Blvd.)
Senior Lead Officer John Lonergan
Office Phone 818-838-9848 Cell Phone 818-634-0610
Welcome to the Newsletter for Basic Car 19A1 for November 2009.
In November we take a moment to reflect on our lives and the things we are Thankful for. I am Thankful for you- the Sylmar Block Captain's, my Neighborhood Watch groups, and the men and women of Basic Car 19A1 who have been selected for their dedication to service, hard work and integrity. Happy Thanksgiving
Veterans Day Parade November 11. Come out and recognize our Veterans! The Parade route is Laurel Canyon from SF Mission to Paxton. There will be Veterans, celebrities, bands and more. Traffic alert-Street Closures: Laurel Canyon from Rinaldi to Paxton, effected cross streets and freeway off ramps will be closed 6am-2pm on November 11 for the Veterans Parade.
We are collecting toys for our Annual LAPD Toy Giveaway Event. New unwrapped toys may be donated in the large containers in the lobby of Mission Area Station, 11121 Sepulveda Blvd. at San Fernando Mission Road. For more information, contact Mission Community Relations Office 818-838-9800
There remains a threat of fire in Sylmar. Embers from a chimney or fire pit can blow into a neighbor's attic or onto remaining brush. Please use caution with open flame. Check chimney spark arrests and always use fire pit screens.
As we enter the rainy season the LAPD and the LAFD encourage residents to prepare for the after effects of our wildfires and possible mud and debris flow. Replace worn windshield wipers and inspect tire tread. Clean gutters and remove dried brush from around your property and drainage culverts. During a weather event pay close attention to conditions in your neighborhood. Have a family evacuation plan, including pets. Check on neighbors- especially seniors. Keep a flashlight and portable radio with you and stay tuned to your local news station. Emergency/Disaster preparedness info: FEMA 1 800-480-2520 Red Cross 310 445-9900,City of LA Emergency Operation Helpline: 888-356-4661 LA County Fire Public Affairs 323-881-2411 www.lacity.org/epd , www.lacofd.org PETS: www.hsus.org www.redcross.org,
www.fire.lacounty.gov/FirePrevention/PDFs/BrushClearance.pdf www.ready.gov
Holiday Safety: With the holidays just around the corner it is important to aware of your surroundings. You can never be too careful or too prepared.
This is a busy time on our streets and at our Malls. Please drive carefully. Allow sufficient time to reach your destination.
Stay safe- Don't Text & Drive and use a hands free device if you must use the phone while driving. It's the law.
If you plan to indulge in ‘holiday cheer' choose a Designated Driver beforehand. Do not drink and drive. When entertaining- do not allow guests who have been drinking to drive- arrange for a ride or call them a cab.
Mall Safety
• Shop during the daylight hours or shop with a friend when possible.
• Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
•Never leave your purse in a shopping cart.
• Hold your purse securely between your arm and your body, don't dangle it from your arm or shoulder.
• Check your purse or wallet often, especially if someone is jostling, crowding, or pushing you.
•Don't overload yourself with packages
•Don't invite trouble by wearing flashy jewelry.
•Don't carry more cash than is necessary and only carry the credit cards you plan to use.
Parking Lot Safety
• Park in well-lighted areas, avoid remote spaces.
•.When walking -stay visible and in the light, avoid doorways and alleys where someone could hide.
•Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street or parking structure, continue walking confidently and at a steady pace
•Carry a whistle in your purse or pocket
When returning to your vehicle:
•Have keys ready in your hand; do not linger before entering your vehicle.
•If you think you are being followed return to the Mall and look for a Security Guard.
•If a van is parked next to your driver's side- use the passenger side door or ask a guard to walk you to your vehicle.
•Always check the front and back seat before you get in.
•Lock packages and other valuables in the trunk. Do not leave them on the back seat or on the floor of the vehicle where potential thieves can see them.
•Immediately lock car doors after entering or leaving your vehicle and always while driving
When driving:
•Store purses and other valuables on the passenger seat floor.
•At red lights be aware of persons near your car.
•When you are home review your credit cards and receipts to verify they are yours.
•The law requires the major consumer reporting companies- Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion- to give you a free copy of your credit report each year if you ask for it. To order your free credit reports visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228. Experts suggest getting a report from a different company every 4 months, three times a year.
If you have an emergency who do you call first? 911
If you see a crime in progress- Call 911
Upcoming Events & Links:
The City of Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA/LA) will hold a series of workshops. Your input will help the CRA/LA create economic opportunity while improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. The meeting for Mission Hills & Sylmar Neighborhoods will be Nov 5, 6-8pm at Mission Area Police Station, 11121 Sepulveda
Sylmar Block Captains: The Nov.19 meeting will be in the Sylmar High School Auditorium, 13050 Borden Ave. The Parking lot & Auditorium are located at the Main entrance, on Borden near Astoria. The meeting time will be 6:30-7:45pm. This will be the final meeting for 2009 and I hope you will join us. In honor of the Thanksgiving Season please consider bringing a non perishable food item for our local food bank.
Mission Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) CPAB meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:15 PM, Mission Community Police Station Community Room, 11121 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Committees include Public Nuisance, Community Outreach and Phone Tree. If you are interested in becoming a member or for information: www.MissionCPAB.org.
Sylmar Neighborhood Council: www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org
The City of LA Official Web Site: www.cityofla.org. The Mayor: www.mayor@lacity.org
LA City Council: www.lacity.org/council.htm.
City of LA Dept. of Aging: (800) 510-2020 or age.webinfo@lacity.org. Residents 60 years and older qualify for the File of Life for your medical information to assist in an emergency.
Got Graffiti- Call Sylmar Graffiti Busters (818) 362-8702, Officer Sanda (818) 838-9919
LAPD websites: www.lapdonline.org/crimemap/, www.lapdonline.org/newsroom, http://www.lapdonline.org/valley_bureau
Sylmar Library monthly calendar (818) 367-6102, www.libraries.arecool.net
Basic Car 19A7 Sylmar
Senior Lead Officer Charles Chacon
Cell Phone 818-634-0619 Office Phone 818-838-9847
Welcome to 19A7 Basic Car Newsletter for November 2009. I hope everyone had a great and fun Halloween! We are coming closer to the end of the year and are still looking great with crime rates.
Neighborhood Watch has always been a great tool for crime prevention. My partner, Senior Lead Officer Lonergan, and I will be centralizing our Sylmar Neighborhood Watch Program beginning with our November 19, 2009 meeting. It will be held at Sylmar High School located at 13050 Borden Ave from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. We will discuss current crime stats, community events and conduct a food drive.
We are asking for non-perishable food items to be donated at the meeting on November 19, 2009. The St. Didacus Church Food Pantry is low on food resources and needs the communities help. Please bring canned food, beverages (bottle water), market gift cards and any other food item so that we can ensure that needy families will have food for the holidays.
If you see graffiti, please report it! The faster we can remove the graffiti, the more it will discourage other graffiti from going up. Please call Sylmar Graffiti Busters at 818-362-8702 and they will remove the graffiti within 48 hours.
Come out and support the Sylmar Youth at our Teen Club located at Sylmar Park at 13109 Borden Ave. We need community volunteers to assist with serving and donating food to the teens during the Friday evening events. If you would like to volunteer for the event or would like more information, please call me.
Let's continue to care about our neighborhoods and keep them clean and crime free. If you want to be part of a Neighborhood Watch Group or want to get one started, call me. It is very important to be active in your community and show the criminals out there that "You Care!"
Crime Trends
We have property crime throughout the basic car area. The area of concern is Dronfield Ave to Foothill Blvd in between Hubbard St and Polk St. The crime trend in that area is Burglary for Motor Vehicle and Grand Theft Area. Avoid becoming a victim of property crime! Secure your vehicles and homes. Do not leave opened doors or windows. Do not leave valuables inside the car in plain sight.
Please report suspicious activity. The Mission Detectives are working hard to solve these crimes. If you have any information that could help us find these criminals, please contact the Detective front desk at 818-838-9810.
We can all make a difference by working together to make our city and neighborhoods safer. Please report suspicious people and cars in your neighborhoods.
We want to keep our neighborhoods clean, not only for cleanliness, but it also discourages criminals from wanting to commit crime. A clean neighborhood means that its residents care about their neighborhood and say "NO"to crime. As a reminder, if you do have excess trash and/or furniture items, please call " 311"to schedule a pick-up. If your neighbors are placing items on the curb and sidewalk, remind them about "311" and we can all work as a team to keep our neighborhoods clean!
Remember there is no excuse for domestic violence. Talk to a friend, pastor, or your local support group for relationship problems prior to any violence. You can always call a domestic violence hotline for referrals and assistance 24 hours a day at 1-818-887-6589.
Remember to check your credit rating at least twice a year for any identify theft information. Contact your local bank, credit card, and social security office, if any discrepancies exist in your credit rating.
Traffic Problems
If you have any traffic problems, please call me so that we can resolve the issue and get our Officers to issue citations. Let me know about any more stop signs that people are not stopping for: especially if they are near a school. Please slow down and remember to wear your seat belt at all times. Remind your friends, neighbors, family, and especially children about the dangers of jaywalking.
Be safe and help your neighbors.
Upcoming Events
Sylmar Neighborhood Watch Meeting on 11/19/09 at 6:30pm at Sylmar High School located at 13050 Borden Ave.
If you have a Question or need information: Remember "Its one call to city hall"call 311 for city-related issues and desired information. For non-emergency calls you can dial 1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273). So until next time, be safe and take your time getting where you need to go. Happy Thanks Giving!
Basic Car Area 19A43
Senior Lead Officer Mike Braun
Office Phone 818-838-9843
Cell phone 818-634-0519
Email: 27025@lapd.lacity.org
Current Events
Start making plans to attend the 6th Annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade in Mission Hills. The Parade will take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11th and begin at 11:11 am. The Parade route will start at Rinaldi Street and travel south on Laurel Canyon to Paxton Street and end in Ritchie Valens Park. The Grand Marshall for this year's event is Admiral Michael G. Mullen, US Navy, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
This is a very special day and I encourage you all to come out at honor the brave men and women who serve and served our country in War.
Please continue to spread the word in your neighborhood about our Mission Hills Neighborhood Watch Program. The Mission Hills Neighborhood Watch meetings take place on fourth Tuesday of each month at the Mission Community Police Station. The meetings take place in the Community Room and begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please attend a meeting and become more familiar with the happenings in your neighborhood. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 23rd.
Crime Update
The daytime Residential Burglaries that I have talking about for most of the summer have significantly declined. Some very key arrests were recently made by Mission Division Officers and Detectives that have solved several burglaries from Mission Hills. This is great news and evidenced by only (4) burglaries in the past four weeks. In the same period there were only (2) Grand Theft Auto, (2) Robberies, (8) Burglary from Motor Vehicles, (7) Assaults and (13) Thefts. Thefts are the driving force of crime in our community and related mostly to shoplifting incidents that occur in the plazas along the Sepulveda corridor. The holiday and shopping season is fast approaching us and is a popular time of the year for thieves. Please make sure that you do not leave anything valuable in your vehicle or in plain sight and always make sure your vehicle is locked.
Please continue to be aware of the method used by the Burglary suspects. They will often knock on the door of the targeted house to see if anyone is home. If no one answers the door, the suspects then go to the rear of the home and break in. If there is someone knocking it, you do not necessarily have to open it, but definitely call out and ask who is there or what do they want? On several of the break-ins, residents were afraid to answer the door. This led to the suspects believing that no one was home and ultimately led to a face to face encounter with Burglary suspects in the victim's home. This could be a very serious and violent situation.
Also, please remember to close the windows and lock up your home when you leave for the day since an unsecured premise is very inviting for suspects who roam the community. This is one of those instances where being aware of who is who in your community really helps. Always be aware of suspicious activity in your neighborhood and if you see a stranger and suspect them of criminal activity, please call (877) 275-5273, that's (877) ASK-LAPD.
Mission Hills Community Meetings
19A43 Monthly Basic Car Meeting
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Mission Area Community Police Station Community Room
Mission Hills Neighborhood Council – MHNC@verizon.net
2nd Wednesday of every month. (Mission Community Police Station for the months of Oct, Nov and Dec)
San Jose St. Elementary School
14928 Clymer St. Mission Hills
Mission Hills Neighborhood Council- Public Safety Committee
1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Mission Area Community Police Station Community Room
Basic Car 19A61 for North Hills
Senior Lead Officer Shawna Green
Cell Phone 818-634-0545 Office Phone 818-838-9845
Email Add: 33917@lapd.lacity.org
Welcome to 19A61 basic car newsletter for November 2009. I hope you and your family had a safe and Happy Halloween!!
The Safer City Initiative Unit continues to address both criminal and quality of life issues in the area. The unit will operate in North Hills and Panorama City area. The boundaries of the unit are Nordhoff St to the north, 405 Freeway to the west, Roscoe Bl to the south, and Van Nuys Bl to the east. SCI and Patrol have been working very hard to address any issues in the community. Please continue to give them your support.
Crime Trends
There were a total of 54 crimes committed for the period 9-20-09 through 10-17-09 in basic car 19A61. There were 5 robberies, 7 burglary, 7 burglaries from motor vehicles, 7 aggravated assault, 9 grand theft autos, and 17 thefts. Most of the crimes were scattered south of Nordhoff St. I will continue to direct our resources towards the high travel area of Sepulveda Blvd, Langdon Ave, Orion Ave, Columbus Ave, Parthenia St, and Rayen St.
We are still in the negative numbers for crime in the basic car. The number one crime for the basic car this extraction period was aggravated assaults. The "Hot"vehicle stolen during this month was Ford's.
Property crimes continue to be a big problem in the basic car. Please remember to secure your vehicles and don't leave any valuables in your cars. If you have a radio that is removable, please take it with you. When shopping at your local stores, keep your wallets and purses secured. I encourage using any anti-theft items for your vehicles such as alarms and wheel locks. This prevents opportunist from taking your valuables from inside your vehicles. I encourage you to report any suspicious activity in your community to your local police department. To help protect your property, please remember to document and retain the serial numbers of items with identifying numbers. For more information about serial numbers, please call Mission Detectives.
Remember there is no excuse for domestic violence. Talk to a friend, pastor, or your local support group for relationship problems prior to any violence. You can always call a domestic violence hotline for referrals and assistance 24 hours a day at 1-818-887-6589.
Officers are continuing to check for any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, but they cannot be everywhere at once. Having a neighborhood watch could actually prevent crimes from occurring. I invite all of you to participate in Project Amigo and hear your local police officers talk about crime prevention.
Traffic Problems
Speeding and jaywalking on Sepulveda Bl continues to be a problem. Please slow down and remember to wear your seat belt at all times. Remind your friends, neighbors, family, and especially children about the dangers of jaywalking.
Upcoming Events
Project Amigo (Spanish Speaking Neighborhood Watch)
2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
15435 Rayen Street (United Methodist Church)
Next meeting is scheduled for November 11th.
Neighborhood Watch
Combined North Hills East
4th Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
Mission Police Station
Community Room
North Hills Coordinating Council
4th Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.
Mission Police Station
Community Room
On December 13, 2009 there will be a "Toy Giveaway"at the Panorama High School located at 8015 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City. The event will be held from 10:00am-3:00pm. There will be free hot dogs, cotton candy and child photo ID. For more information please call Project Living Hope at 818-365-5550 or Officer Mike Scott at 661-753-7827.
Please spread the word to your neighbors about Project Amigo and Neighborhood Watch. It takes everybody to make a difference in our community! Together we can make a difference.
I have some useful phone numbers for everyone. Please make note of the following:
EMERGENCY……….………………………………………….9-1-1
DISPATCH…(non emergency)…………………………………3-1-1
MISSION FRONT DESK………………………………818-838-9800
VALLEY TRAFFIC MOTOR OFFICER ……………….….644-8000
CITY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION…(any city entity)..3-1-1
GRAFFITI REMOVAL…………………3-1-1…or.…...818-767-7711
MISSION VICE………………………………………………838-9910
MISSION GANG UNIT……………………………………...838-9920
MISSION NARCOTICS UNIT………………………………838-9449
ABANDONED VEHICLES……………3-1-1…or….…818-752-5100
OPERATION BRIGHT LIGHTS………3-1-1…or….…800-303-5267
BULKY ITEM PICK UP……………… 3-1-1…or…….800-773-2489
Basic Car Area 19A75 (Panorama City (Northeast)
Senior Lead Officer Karen Reade
Office Line 818-838-9842
Cell Phone 818-422-3183
Email: 32851@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends:
Crime is down! Yeah! We were at -5% a few months ago, and now we are down at about - 12%. However, if we want to keep the crime down, we all have to do our part to prevent crime. This means DON'T LEAVE YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE CAR, LOCK YOUR CARS, CLOSE ALL YOUR HOME WINDOWS AND DOORS, AND GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS.
Although it is good news that the overall crime is down, please do not let your guard down: continue to harden the target! Some people are leaving their rear doors and windows open due to the summer months. This is not a good idea. Keep the doors and windows closed, and locked. Remember: if you see a crime in progress, be a good witness. Take down a license plate, make/model and color of any vehicles, and a description of suspects. The best way to describe a suspect is to start from head (color/type/style of hair), and work your way down to his toes (shirt color, pant color, shoes, and any visible tattoos, piercings, facial hair).
Burglary from motor vehicles in your neighborhood is rising. It is imperative to, I repeat, imperative, that you secure your property and your car. Don not leave wallets, purses, GPS, computers, etc., visible to entice the criminals. Park your car in a garage (if available) or on your well lit driveway. Remember to leave a porch light on at night, or install motion sensitive lights.
A great way to protect yourselves, your property and your neighborhood, is to get involved! Start a neighborhood watch in your area, or join one of the already formed meetings.
Future Events:
Panorama City Neighborhood Watch meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Panorama Recreation Center at 8600 Hazeltine Ave, at 7:00 p.m. The last two meetings for the year will be held on October 27th and November 24th.
The Mission Area Community / Police Advisory Board (CPAB) is also a great way to get involved and make a difference. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at Mission Community Police Station 11121 N. Sepulveda Blvd, at 6:30 p.m.
Basic Car 19A79 (Arleta Area)
Senior Lead Officer Lee Perry #34733
Cell Phone 818-634-0624 Office Phone 818-838-9844
34733@lapd.lacity.org
Mission Area police officers, detectives and specialized units are eager to provide us with necessary service. I urge you to continue BE AWARE of your surroundings and keep watch over your community to assist with crime prevention and reduction as well as improvement of the area's quality of life.
I want to remind everyone the telephone number to Mission Area's front desk is 818-838-9800. You may call the station directly for any reason; such as information, crime related advice, quality of the life concerns and crime reports (crime not in progress). However, if you require police service, please call our dispatch center not my office or cellular telephone numbers. We have been experiencing calls in our station and/or office from many of you who want to report a crime in progress. Please only call 911 if there is an emergency or (877) 275-5273 for non-emergencies. Time is valuable so don't delay more than you absolutely have to.
CRIME TRENDS
The basic car (19A79) area serves the communities of Arleta, Panorama City and North Hollywood. This basic car area is continues to lead Mission Division in theft related crimes.
The Arleta area has been affected again by burglaries. The early summer months the entire area was impacted by burglaries. However, recently only southern area of Arleta has seen an increase in burglaries. Most of the burglaries occurred in the afternoon hours. I strongly believe the community and police partnership and problem solving strategies will continue to impact crime.
This basic car is constantly experiencing GTA's in the same problematic areas (RD's 1959, 1977 and 1988). The GTA's are occurring from 1800-0600 hours.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Introduce yourself to your neighbors and possibly exchange telephone numbers. Be alert for unknown person is loitering in the neighborhood; notify your neighbor to assist w/ possibly identifying the person. If someone is knocking on doors on your block, call non-emergency dispatch Immediately. I encourage you to report any suspicious activity in your area. Call non-emergency dispatch immediately.
Mission Area Front Desk Phone Number is: 818-838-9800.
ALWAYS CALL 911 when observing a crime in progress, such as 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 MISSION AREA DETECTIVES AT 818-838-9810
Neighborhood Watch News
Arleta Chase Street established a neighborhood watch which meets on 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Canterbury Elementary School in the Parent Center. If you want to get involved in your community, please join us at the neighborhood watch meetings. We encourage all Arleta citizens to get involved to make the Arleta area a great place for all of us to live and work. Councilman Tony Cardenas office, District 6 established an Arleta Business Watch. The business watch meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am at the El Super market at 9710 Woodman Ave (Employee break room on the 2nd floor). Businesses and residents alike need to be involved in the process. If you wish 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
AGAIN 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. I will not be tolerant of excessive speed around schools and will stop and issue citations. Avoid a tragedy!
I you experience any traffic related problems in the area, please contact Officer Hovey at LAPD Valley Traffic Division (VTD) 818-644-8000. Officer Hovey is assigned to VTD's Community Safety and Traffic Unit. If you also notice a vehicle parked on the street or in an alley in the same spot for several days or if you believe it is abandoned, please call 311 from your home phone so Department of Transportation (DOT) parking enforcement. DOT would respond to issue it a citation or tow it away. DOT officer will mark the vehicle and return after 72-hours, if the vehicle is still in the same spot, it would be eligible for impound.
Useful Information
Just a reminder, the City of Los Angeles has a 3-1-1 system for your use. The system is simple to use to access all city services. Remember that the number can only be dialed from your home telephone. When you are finished making your request for service, ask the operator for confirmation number.
Below 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
MISSION FRONT DESK…………………………………818-838-9800
VALLEY TRAFFIC MOTOR OFFICER ………………. ….644-8000
CITY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION…(any city entity)..3-1-1
GRAFFITI REMOVAL…………………3-1-1…or.…...800-247-3395
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
PACOIMA GRAFFITI BUSTERS……………………..818-767-7711 Basic Car Area 19A85
Senior Lead Officer Edwin Ayala
Office Phone 818-838-9854
Cell 818-634-0718
Email: 34256@LAPD.LACITY.ORG
Welcome to 19A85 Basic Car Newsletter for October 2009. The Safer Cities Initiative Unit (SCI) continues to address both criminal and quality of life issues in the area. The unit will operate in North Hills and Panorama City area until further notice. The boundaries of the unit are Nordhoff Street to the north, 405 Freeway to the west, Roscoe Boulevard to the south, and Van Nuys Boulevard to the east. SCI and Patrol and Gang Officers (which include our Bike Patrol) have been working very hard to address any issues in the community, please continue to give them your support.
An important reminder, please do not call me to report a crime in progress, as I may either be on a day off or unable to respond at the time. You may report Non-Emergencies at 1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273). I monitor the police radio and will respond to the calls if I am working that day. Another number you may use is (818) 800-2269. This number is answered by a SCI supervisor who will be able to assign SCI officers to respond to priority calls involving gang and narcotics activity.
Crime Update
Part-1 crime is decreasing! Year to Date, we are down 16% in reported crimes. There has been a significant decrease in Burglaries, so let's not let our guard down and continue to be diligent about locking up your residence and vehicles, even if you will only be gone for a few minutes. If you need to leave valuables in your vehicle put them in the trunk or out of plain sight. If you enjoy your new GPS, laptop or iPod, so will the bad guy who breaks the window to get it. Don't be a target!
Traffic Safety
New cell phone laws are in full effect. This new law requires a hands-free device while you are driving a motor vehicle. Remember, traffic laws exist for the safety of all of us on the road.
Please remember to slow down. Valley Traffic Division will be enforcing all traffic laws throughout Mission Area. Slow down. Give yourself enough time to get where you're going and keep an eye out for those pedestrians in the crosswalks. If you are crossing the street with young children, remember to hold their hands as you do so. Remember that these laws are there to keep us all safe!
DIAL 3-1-1
Once again, just a reminder about the 3-1-1 system. I continue to hear success stories about the ease of using this new system. Any of the Los Angeles City services can be obtained from 3-1-1. Remember that the number can only be dialed from your home telephone or cell phone. When you have completed your request, ask for a confirmation number from the operator. You may reach the "311"system from your cell phone by dialing 1-866-452-2489. I use this service all the time. Los Angeles County services may be accessed by dialing 2-1-1.
Neighborhood Watch New and Meetings
Something may be wrong in your neighborhood. There's too much violence, or there's an ever-present threat. Perhaps a child you know was robbed. Maybe you've seen signs of drug dealing. Maybe a string of break-ins has you wondering what's coming next. You're uneasy—even frightened—for yourself and your family. Perhaps nothing violent has happened, but you see warning signs—such as graffiti, vandalism, abandoned cars, loitering, litter—that crime and violence may be reaching your neighborhood soon. You can change things by getting together with neighbors who share your worries. There are two things you need to do: look out for your families and yourselves, and get involved in your community.
I would like to see more of you join the Community Police Advisory Board Committee (CPAB). We meet once a month on the third Wednesday of every month. This is a great opportunity to meet other community members and represent your neighborhood. If you are interested in joining please call me. By attending these meetings, your voice will be heard.
Join the E-policing family from home or office at www.lapdepolicing.org. This will give you real-time neighborhood specific crime alerts, department information and community concerns. Sign-up now, it's fast and easy.
The Panorama City Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held on November 11th at 7:00 p.m. These meeting are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Mission Community Hospital, 2nd floor. It is very beneficial for you to attend this meeting so that you can voice your concerns. If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch, please come to this meeting and we'll get it started.
The Madres y Comadres meetings serve as an opportunity for the mothers in our area to meet once a month and discuss community events. Various topics will be discussed, in addition to crime updates. The topic for our upcoming meeting will be "Domestic Violence.”
Please be involved in Your community.
Safer Cities Enhancement Meeting
2nd Wednesday of every month- 9:30 a.m.
Mission Community Police Station Community Room
19A85 Monthly Basic Car Meeting
2nd Wednesday of every month – 7:00 p.m.
Mission Community Hospital, 14860 Roscoe Boulevard
Madres Y Comadres Meeting
1st Thursday of the month – 1:00 p.m.
Next meeting will be at the Rosa Parks Learning Center, 8655 Noble Ave
November 5th 1:30 PM
Panorama City Neighborhood Council
4th Thursday of every month – 6:30 p.m.
Mission Community Hospital, 14860 Roscoe Boulevard
CPAB
3RD Wednesday of the month- 6:15 p.m. Social/6:30 p.m. meeting
Mission Community Police Station Community Room
Basic Car 19A93 Panorama City
Senior Lead Officer Tarek Ismail
Cell Phone 818-731-2553 Office Phone 818-838-9846
Remember, for City Resource assistance, call "311", or log on to www.cityofla.org.
Welcome to 19A93 basic car Newsletter for October 2009. Basic Car 19A93 area consists of Panorama City.
Crime Trends/Statistics
Residential Burglary, located in the eastern and southern part of the division, is still our primary concern at this time. Most of the incidents involving these burglaries are taking place Between 12:00 AM – 06:00 AM when most people are asleep. Please be mindful of this and properly secure your residence and avoid leaving windows open during the upcoming months. I know it is very HOT but please secure all windows and doors prior to leaving your residence.
On October 20, 2009 Mission Area conducted a very successful probation and parole sweep of persons involved in gang activity and vandalism. Several arrests were made, and hopefully this will make an overall impact in reduction of crime throughout the Division.
As I drive around the Panorama City Area I am noticing that the citizens are leaving their vehicles unlocked and the windows down. Please don't become a victim, take that extra minute to secure your residence.
Also, do not leave valuables in plain sight within your vehicle, as this will attract criminals. You can reduce your chances of being victimized by this crime of Burglary/Theft from Vehicle by taking your valuables with you, locking your vehicle, and turning on your alarm. Please ask family members, neighbors, and friends to remove their valuables from their automobiles as well. Be vigilant in watching out for your own property, as well as your neighbor's property. Although there have been many outstanding arrests recently, our community really needs to join us in combating crime in the neighborhoods.
Often as I review the crime reports for our area, I notice items such as I-Pods, GPS navigation systems, lap-top computers, jewelry, purses, wallets, CD's and cash being stolen from automobiles by suspects. Please be alert as you enter your parking structures and be sure that the gate closes behind you before driving forward. This is a favorite of criminals. Please don't make it easy for these criminals. This is exactly the involvement needed to enhance Community Policing in your neighborhoods.
We are asking that people engrave their valuable items that may be stolen (e.g. television sets, DVD players, radios, computers, video game consoles, or any other electronic device) with their California Driver License/Identification numbers. This process is to ensure that the items are easily identifiable by the police when recovered if stolen.
From 9/13/09 to 10/10/09, the crime trends were property crimes. The area had 9 Burglaries, 6 Grand Theft Autos, 13 Thefts, 11 Burglary for Motor Vehicle, 1 homicide, and 5 robberies crime incidents. The Mission Detectives are working hard to solve these crimes. If you have any information that could help us find these criminals, please contact the Detective front desk at 818-838-9810.
We want to keep our neighborhoods clean, not only for cleanliness, but it also discourages criminals from wanting to commit crime. A clean neighborhood means that its residents care about their neighborhood and say "NO" to crime. As a reminder, if you do have excess trash and/or furniture items, please call " 311"to schedule a pick-up. If your neighbors are placing items on the curb and sidewalk, remind them about "311"and we can all work as a team to keep our neighborhoods clean!
Crime Prevention Tips
Let's watch out for one another as a community and be the "eyes and ears"for your Police department. Please report all suspicious activity in your neighborhood. To combat auto theft crime, try to utilize a theft deterrent device (e.g. steering wheel locks, alarms etc.) to lower your chances of being victimized.
Please report any suspicious activity or person by calling the Los Angeles Police Department's at the Non-Emergency phone (877) ASK LAPD and for crimes in progress dial "911”. Together we can make your neighborhoods safe.
We have Officer Sanda assigned to the Graffiti Taskforce at the division. Officer Sanda can be reached at 818-838-9810. Please call him if you have any questions on the vandalism problems in Panorama City concerning graffiti.
Upcoming Community/ Neighborhood Watch Events
Please come out and support the Panorama City Neighborhood Council meeting, which will take place on every 4th Thursday of each month (9/21/09). The meeting will take place at the Mission Community Hospital, Medical Officer Building, 2nd Floor at 14860 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402.
Next scheduled meeting for the Panorama City Neighborhood Council is October 21, 2009 and August 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM.
One of my goals as a Senior Lead Officer is to get the community more involved in crime reduction. The community has the primary responsibility for fighting crime. Help stop crime before it occurs. The way you can do this is by becoming a member of Neighborhood Watch. A Neighborhood watch is a crime prevention program enlisting the active participation of residents in your apartment and on your street. Typically, active members of a Neighborhood Watch act as the "Eyes and Ears"of the community and keep in direct communication with the Senior Lead Officer for the neighborhood.
If you would like to become more involved involved in crime prevention in your community, please contact me at 818-838-9846.
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