On behalf of the men and women of the Wilshire Community Police Station, our best wishes are extended for March 2008. March is a special month for the Wilshire Station, highlighted by a special event that brings together business and residential community members, community volunteers and Wilshire Station personnel to celebrate our community policing efforts and public safety accomplishments.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2008, the Wilshire Community Police Council will host with the 37th Annual Spring Salute Banquet that honors Community Members, Wilshire Station Civilian and Sworn personnel and volunteers. The following individuals will be honored:
Police Officer of the Year Police Officer III Arthur Gallegos
Detective of the Year Detective I Frank Lopez
Senior Lead Officer of the Year Police Officer III+1 Christopher Landry
Supervisor of the Year Sergeant II Sean Karmody
Civilian Employee of the Year Management Analyst II Ian Monteilh
Police Reserve Officer of the Year Police Reserve Officer Rosandra Jones
Explorer of the Year Explorer Jessica Curiel
Volunteer of the Year Mr. Gene Costin
Businessperson of the Year Ms. Cathy Lim
Community Member of the Year Ms. Jenee Kim
Lifetime Achievement Award Retired Captain III Richard C. Wemmer
Lifetime Achievement Award Retired Detective III Christine Holroyd
Lifetime Achievement Award Ms. Carolyn Ramsey
The Spring Salute Banquet will start with a social hour and silent auction at 6:00 p.m., at Maggiano's, located at 189 The Grove Avenue, Los Angeles. For further information, including tickets and parking, please telephone Sergeant AJ Kirby, Officer-in-Charge, Wilshire Community Relations Office, at 213-473-0558.
Wilshire Station personnel request your continued partnership in enhancing public and traffic safety and homeland security throughout the business and residential neighborhoods within the Station's policing boundaries. Please continue your community policing efforts in reminding everyone to remain alert to suspicious circumstances and people and reminding others to lock their residences and vehicles when away. This will assist in ensuring the public safety and welfare of those that live, visit and work in the Wilshire community.
2008 Crime Reductions
Part I Crime -17%
Property Crime -16%
Violent Crime -14%
These significant reduction accomplishments include the following 2008 crime decreases: Aggravated Assaults -26%, Burglary -10%, Burglary/Theft from Motor Vehicle -8%, Child/Spouse Abuse -28%, Grand Theft Auto -22%, Rape -50%, Robbery -9% and Theft 25%. Unfortunately, Homicide has resulted in a 67% increase.
Community members are urged to immediately report suspicious circumstances, objects, and people to the Police Department. Should you observe any possible illegal activity, it is recommended you safely record pertinent information and then report it to the police. In case of an emergency, please telephone "9-1-1." For non-emergency service, please telephone the Department's Communications Center at (877) ASK-LAPD or the Wilshire Community Police Station's Front Desk at 213-473-0476 for any questions/concerns or to make a police report. The City of Los Angeles has also established a "3-1-1" system for all non-emergency City services, including non-emergency police service requests. This system is a valuable resource designed to ease the burden on the "9-1-1" system.
To further the Department's public safety efforts, the E-Policing Program has been initiated. This program reflects the Department's ideology of bringing community policing to the Internet. Consequently, Wilshire Area personnel can e-mail important information to business and residential community members based on where they live. In turn, the public can communicate important information to Wilshire Station's Commanding Officer, Detectives and Senior Lead Officers. This will further solidify our community policing efforts and foster a two-way dialog.
E-Policing starts with community members signing-up through the Internet at the following URL
www.lapdepolicing.org. Upon submission, the E-Police tool will identify the subscriber's LAPD Station, Basic Car and Reporting District (RD) based on street address. Each LAPD Station will build a growing list of subscribers within its area, with which it can target communication based on the Station, Basic Car, RD, or by a custom "mail group" created to reach select subscribers.
Due to our community policing partnerships and problem solving efforts, a significant number of criminals have been captured while in the progress of committing crimes. However, we must continue to improve the effectiveness of our Business and Neighborhood Watches and work together to make Wilshire Area safer. If you are interested in becoming involved with our community policing activities, partnerships, and programs, or wish to serve as a Wilshire Station volunteer, please telephone Sergeant AJ Kirby, Community Relations Office, at 213-473-0558.
The following is a list of community events and meetings that have been scheduled for the month of March 2008:
•Tuesday, March 11th, at 7:00 p.m., the Wilshire Clergy Police Council will take place at the Wilshire Community Police Station Roll Call Room, 4861 West Venice Boulevard. Questions may be directed to Sergeant Kirby at 213-473-0558.
•Wednesday, March 19th, at 7:00 p.m., the Wilshire Community Police Council (WCPC) will take place at the Wilshire Community Police Station Roll Call Room, 4861 West Venice Boulevard. Questions may be directed to Sergeant Kirby at 213-473-0558.
•Thursday, March 20th, at 7:00 p.m., the Wilshire Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) will take place at the Wilshire Community Police Station Roll Call Room, 4861 West Venice Boulevard. Questions may be directed to Sergeant Kirby at 213-473-0558.
•Friday, March 21st through Sunday, March 23rd, the Wilshire Community Police Council will sponsor the Wilshire Station Easter Carnival. This will take place in from of the Wilshire Station, at 4861 Venice Boulevard. For additional information regarding parking and tickets, please telephone Sergeant Kirby.
Thank you for being our community policing partner. Wilshire personnel remain committed to addressing and decreasing the fear and incidence of crime, and capturing those responsible for property and violent crimes. Hopefully, you will be able to assist our 2008 community policing efforts and crime prevention strategies. Our combined efforts will make a difference in public safety, quality of life and homeland security.
EVANGELYN NATHAN, Captain Patrol Commanding Officer Wilshire Community Police Station
Beverly Center Area Basic Car 7A1
Senior Lead Officer Roscoe Jolla – 213-590-5410 or 25325@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A. J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007.Basic Car 7A1 is off to a good start with a –28% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. With the continued hard work by all of the Officers working our Basic Car along with the partnership of the community I feel confident that we will meet the department goal of –5%. Property crimes remain our biggest challenge, so make sure you don't leave valuables in your cars.
Very often, when crime is down, we tend to let our guards down. Don't let this happen. Please continue to follow the below listed Crime Prevention Tips.
Crime Prevention Tips
We should all take extra care to be as safe as possible.
•Always be aware of your surroundings.
•Never leave anything inside your vehicle in plain view of the public.
•Don't carry more money or credit cards with you than you need for the time you are out.
•Always maintain control over your personal property.
Although crime is down in our area, we still need more neighborhood watch captains and neighborhood watches to be formed. Remember the neighborhood with a strong neighborhood watch is a very safe neighborhood.
We also need citizens from 7A1's area to become members and/or participate in C-PAB, Clergy Council and any other community driven council at Wilshire Division. Your participation will be deeply appreciated. Please feel free to call me to help you start your neighborhood watch group.
Listed below are some helpful phone numbers:
•Graffiti Removal (311)
•Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
•Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (Illegally Dumped Trash): 800-773-2489
•Department of Health: 213-351-5110
•Citywide information-311
Traffic Update
The intersection of Third Street and La Jolla Avenue is very dangerous for drivers making left turns from La Jolla on to Third Street. So be careful.
The streets with the most injury and/or death-related traffic accidents in the Basic Car area are as follows:
(1)Third Street
(2)La Cienega Boulevard
(3)Wilshire Boulevard
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Park La Brea Area
Basic Car 7A3
Senior Lead Officer Perry Jones, 213-793-0782 or 27507@lapd.lacity .org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Beverly Boulevard/Willoughby Avenue (north), 3rd Street/6th Street (south), June Street and Fairfax Avenue (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A3 is off to a good start with a –6% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. All the Officers along with the community members will be working hard to achieve this reduction. Lets continue to work together and make 2008 another good year.
Crime Prevention Tip
With the holidays upon us please do not leave packages or valuables in your vehicles (this will help to reduce car break-ins).
Please lock your windows and doors when you leave your residence to reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of a burglary.
The more involvement we have from the community, the larger the impact we have on crime. Let's increase our neighborhood and business watch groups. Citizens who are concerned about their neighborhoods and or business and who want to make a difference. Join the Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board today. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month, 7:00 PM, at Wilshire Station. For further information please contact me (Officer Perry Jones).
Traffic Update
The intersection of Fairfax & 3rd St. is extremely busy, so please pay extra close attention. Both Wilshire Officers and West Traffic Officers will be monitoring this intersection.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Hancock Park Area/Windsor Square Basic Car 7A7
Senior Lead Officer David Cordova 213-793-0650 or 31646@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Melrose Avenue/Beverly Boulevard (north), Wilshire Boulevard (south), Western Avenue (east) and June Street/La Brea Avenue (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A7 is off to a great start with a –13% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. All the Officers are working very hard to achieve the Department's goal. Let's continue our partnership and make 2008 an even better year.
I continue to need help with is increasing the CPAB membership. We meet once a month on the third Thursday of every month. This is a good opportunity to meet other community members and represent your neighborhood. If you are interested in joining please call me at 213-793-0650.
Crime Prevention Tip
Just a reminder with the holidays upon us is to not leave valuables in your vehicle in plain sight and park in well-lit areas. When parking your vehicles please ensure that the vehicle is locked. With the holidays upon us please do not leave valuables in your vehicles. If you have a vehicle alarm, make sure it is in good working order and properly set.
Look out for your neighbors. Immediately call the police if you are a victim of a crime. It is very important to report all crimes as soon as possible. It is imperative that you report suspicious activity immediately.
Traffic Update
All Police Officers at Wilshire Division are increasing traffic enforcement. We all need to be extra careful while driving. Always allow yourself extra time to get to your destination safely. Drive safe and buckle up.
Special Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Beverly-Kingsley Area Basic Car 7A29
Senior Lead Officer Timothy Kim, 213-793-0785 or 27789@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Beverly Boulevard (north), Wilshire Boulevard (south), Normandie Avenue (east) and Western Avenue (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A29 is off to a good start with a –51% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. Property crimes are our biggest challenge. Burglary from motor vehicles is the number one crime. I need everyone help to reduce the property crimes. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, lock your vehicle, try to park there is plenty of light and try to get some kind of ant-theft device (club or an alarm).
Crime Prevention Tips
The best way to fight crime is to look for any suspicious activities in your neighborhood and immediately report them to the police.
•Persons carrying property at an unusual hour or place.
•Lock your doors and windows
•Persons going door-to-door who attempt to determine if it is locked, look into windows, or enter yards.
•Parked or occupied vehicles containing persons.
•Never leave valuables in your car in plane sight.
•Never let a stranger in you house or even onto your property.
•Graffiti Removal: 323-463-5180
•Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
•Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (sofas, mattresses, etc): 800-773-2489
•Department of Health: 213-351-5110
•Citywide information - 3-1-1
•Gang enforcement-323-930-1715
•Narcotic enforcement-213-473-0250
Traffic Update
The intersection at Western Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is among the locations that have experienced a high number of traffic collisions. Avoid this intersection if you can because we are still having problems.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Miracle Mile Area Basic Car 7A33
Senior Lead Officer Charles Thomas, 213-793-0786 or25199@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant AJ Kirby 213-922-8267
Boundaries: Wilshire Boulevard, 6th Street, 3rd Street (north), Pico Boulevard (south), La Brea Avenue (east) and La Cienega Boulevard (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007.Basic Car 7A33 had a slight increase in crime of 4% compared to the same time in 2007. Property crimes continue to be the areas biggest challenge. Lets continue to work together to keep the area as safe as possible. Join the e-policing family from your home or office at www.lapdepolicing.org. This will give you real-time neighborhood specific crime alerts and information. Get news and notices concerning your community. This is for basic car 7A33 only that will have the mentioned bounties above.
Crime Prevention Tips:
•Invest in a vehicle alarm system.
•Park your vehicle in a secured area when possible.
•Communicate with neighbors concerning any crime problems in your area.
•Take all valuable property with when retiring for the night.
•Report all suspicious activity in detail such as description of suspect and license plate number of vehicle being driven by suspect(s).
•Common entry by suspect(s) is smashing the right rear passenger window with a hard object.
•Contact your Senior Lead Officer for details on how to keep your vehicle and property safe. Community meeting can be held for this information to be disseminated.
We Tip anonymous crime tip at 1-800 873-7283.
Prepare your home:
•Stop mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor collect it for you.
•Leave shades and blinds in normal positions.
•Put at least two lights and a radio on timers.
•Leave a key with a trusted neighbor in case of an emergency.
•Don't carry large amounts of cash.
•Keep track of plane, train and bus tickets; they are as valuable as cash.
•Plan your route carefully and travel on main roads and have your car serviced.
•When stopping conceal valuables from sight and do not leave anything in the car.
•If you break down turn on flashers and open the hood.
•If anyone stops to help you, stay in your car and speak to them from a small opening of the widow, ask the person to call the police for you.
•Don't leave luggage unattended. Check your luggage with the staff if you can't go to your room immediately.
•If a front desk clerk mentions your room number out loud request another room.
•Do not leave valuables in your room. Place them in the hotel safe.
•Report any suspicious activity or anyone loitering. Be aware of your surroundings.
For your safety, remember to be aware of your surroundings at all times. If something appears suspicious, observe from a safe distance and notify the police.
Traffic Update:
FYI at the intersection of San Vicente Bl and Fairfax I have seen a big improvement of traffic flow and not gridlock at this intersection good job community keep up the good work. This is a find example of people working with people. Prior to traveling listen to your traffic alerts via radio or Internet before you hit the roadway and know alternative route on your daily route to work. Leave plenty of time before so you are not rushing to work. This will reduce stress level as well. Practice leaving early to archive a pattern in leaving early, therefore when you are running late you are actually on time.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Mid-Wilshire Area Basic Car 7A35
Acting Senior Lead Officer Derek Campbell 213-793-0715 or 30213@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A35 is off to a good start with a –36% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. The current crime problems we are having are residential burglaries and vehicle thefts. All the Officers will be working hard to achieve this goal, but we also need the communities help. You are our best source of information. The more involvement we have from the community, the larger the impact we have on crime. Let's increase our neighborhood and business watch groups.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Please remember to keep your home windows and doors locked at all times. Don't leave items of value in your vehicle in view of outsiders. Thieves will take every opportunity to victimize you, especially in busy parking lots.
Remember, don't carry large amounts of cash on your person when you're walking and always remain alert. Crime prevention is key!
Helpful Telephone Numbers:
•Abandoned Vehicle (800) ABANDON
•Animal Regulation 213-731-8281 310-575-8487 (Zip Codes 90034 & 90035)
•Building and Safety 213-368-7528 (between 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. / 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.)
•Housing Complaints for building violations for residential units
Larger than a duplex 213-847-7845
•Burned out street lights 800-303-5267
•Dead animal pick-up 213-485-4906
•Graffiti Removal 323-732-2098 (East of La Brea Avenue)
•Parking Enforcement 213-485-4184
•Bureau of Sanitation 800-773-2489 (Trash collection: Special pick-up and bulky items)
Traffic Update:
The intersection of Olympic & La Brea continues to have on going street construction. Pay extra attention while driving though the area.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Koreatown Basic Car 7A39
Senior Lead Officer Hugo Valdez, 213-793-0649 or 31265@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Wilshire Boulevard (north), Olympic Boulevard (south), Hoover Street (east) and Harvard Boulevard (west).
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. There is an increase in crime in the area. The increase in crime are street robberies. The Officers are out there working hard so that we can achieve the department's goal.
Illegal street vending continues to be the number one complaint of community members.The illegal vendors not only threaten public health by selling unsanitary food and discharging wastes on public property, but they also inadvertently provide hiding places for gang members, in addition to Threatening the safety of all pedestrians and motorists because they take over sidewalks and public Streets.
Crime Prevention:
You can solve this epidemic by not patronizing the vendors. Please do your part to keep our neighborhood clean and safe. If you know any food processing operation in your neighborhood, please call me.
Traffic Update:
On 8th St between Western Ave & Hoover there is a large number of pedestrian traffic. Drivers should pay close attention.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
SUBSTATION:
Koreatown
3330 West 8th Street
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Country Club Park Area Basic Car 7A47
Senior Lead Officer Victor Aguilar 213-793-0648 or 30925@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A47 is off to a good start with a –6% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. Robberies along the Western Avenue corridor continue to be a problem in the Basic Car area. With the amount of resources that we will be assigned along Western Ave corridor, this should have a big impact in crime reduction.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Don't become a victim. Please be careful. Immediately report any suspicious or illegal activities to the police. The non-emergency number for LAPD is (877) ASK-LAPD or 911 for emergencies.
Take action against graffiti, drug loitering, trespassing, prostitution, illegal dumping, vandalism, community eye sores, zoning violations and nuisance crimes by contacting your Neighborhood Prosecutor at 310-575-8743, who works closely with me in solving these and other persistent, ongoing neighborhood problems.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Use bank ATM machines only during daylight hours. If you must withdraw money at night, do so from ATM machines located inside well-lit locations.
Gramercy Place south of 7th Street: Speeding and stop sign violations.
Western Avenue between Wilshire and Pico Boulevards: Red light violations, speeding, no seatbelts, gridlock and disobeying posted signs.
San Marino Street and Hobart Boulevard: Stop sign violations.
If you see commercial vehicles parked in the Country Club Drive residential area, immediately notify Parking Enforcement at 213- 485-4184.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Pico-Normandie Area Basic Car 7A55
Senior Lead Officer Christopher Landry, 213-793-0789 or 32465@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: San Marino Street (north), Pico Boulevard (south), Hoover Street (east) and Harvard Blvd (west).
Crime Update
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A55 is off to a good start with a –22% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. Burglary from motor vehicles is our number one crime problem in the area. Please continue to keep an eye out for suspicious persons in the area and around vehicles parked on the street. Please report all transient camps or people sleeping or living in their vehicles. Please remember to report all suspicious activity and report crimes to the police. When a criminal is caught in the act, we can tie him to other crimes. If we have no reports on file, there is no way to connect that person to a crime. Robberies are down in our area with only about one Robbery occurring a week. Please avoid walking alone and also don't walk while using your cell phone or IPODS. These items are often taken in street robberies and could cause you to become a target.
Crime Prevention Tips
If you have crime problems or quality of life issues in your neighborhood, beside the police department, there are various resources available to you. Report trash and bulky item pick up to (800) 996-CITY. Cleaning up the community is an ongoing process that will impact crime and prevent your neighborhood from becoming a breeding ground for criminals. We need to send a message to criminals that your community cares about maintaining a clean and peaceful environment. When the criminal element sees a clean environment, they will think twice about committing crime in that community. The main reason is the fear of getting caught in the act by a community that cares and will report them to the police.
Lastly, if you are interested in starting a Neighborhood or Business Watch in basic car 7A55 or would like to know about joining the Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board please call me. The Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board is a diverse group of Wilshire residents or business owners who meet monthly with our commanding officer to address police or quality of life problems and receive crime alert information that may be of interest to you. Wilshire is continually looking for interested people to join and work in partnership with the police department.
If you have a crime or quality of life problem in your community, please call me on my city cell phone at 213-793-0789. I will assist you in any way possible.
Traffic Update:
The intersection of Vermont & Olympic has numerous complaints. Failing to stop at red lights, grid – lock and jaywalking. We will be stepping up enforcement.
Upcoming Event:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Basic Car 7A61
Senior Lead Officer Fred Alexander 213-793-0647 or 22633@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Redondo Blvd North from Washington Blvd to San Vicente Blvd. East on San Vicente Blvd to Masselin Ave. Masselin Ave South to Pico Blvd. Pico Blvd West to La Cienega Blvd. La Cienega Blvd South to Washington Blvd. Washington Blvd to Redondo Blvd North.
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A61 crime is up compared to the same time in 2007. Property crimes continue to be our biggest problem in our area. We all need watch out for your neighbors and make sure you report all suspicious activities. The community is our best source of information, so we need your help. By working together we can meet the department's goal of –5% reduction in crime from 2008.
Crime Prevention Tips:
It is still important that you and your neighbors secure your homes and vehicles when you are away. If your home is not equipped with any type of alarm, then think about sensor lights or security bars. As for your vehicles, keep all items of value in your trunk or secure them inside your home. Do not give a suspect any reason to break into you vehicle.
Traffic Update:
Traffic around the area of Pico and La Cienega will continue to be one of the areas in Basic Car 7A61 the Officers will be conducting enforcement efforts.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Mid-City Area Basic Car 7A73
Senior Lead Officer Eric Mollinedo 213-793-0790 or 31754@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: Sergeant A.J. Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Venice Boulevard (north), Santa Monica Freeway (south), Crenshaw Boulevard (east) and Redondo Boulevard (west).
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A73 is off to a good start with a –23% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. I, along with all the Officers will be working very hard to achieve the department's goal for 2008. I need everyone to report crime when it happens. Please feel free to call me with any problems you have in your area.
Crime Prevention Tip
With the holidays upon us, please don't leave any valuables in your vehicle. Thieves often look for easy targets. Don't be a target.
I encourage you to use 311 to access all city services.
You can also reach the following departments directly with the below listed numbers:
*Graffiti Removal simply dial 311
*Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
*Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (Illegally Dumped Trash): 800-773-2489
*Department of Health: 213-351-5110
*Citywide information-311
*Gang enforcement-213-473-0444
*Narcotic enforcement-213-473-0250
For additional crime information please go to www.Lapdonling.org
Traffic Update:
Please slow down. We have had several traffic collisions at Crenshaw Bl and Washington Bl, most were due to speeding. We are also doing increased traffic enforcement along La Brea Av due to complaints of speeding.
Special Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Washington-Crenshaw Boulevard Area Basic Car 7A87
Senior Lead Officer Spiro Roditis 213-590-5407 or 32895@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: AJ Kirby 213-922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Country Club Dr. (north), Santa Monica Freeway (south), Arlington Avenue (east) and Crenshaw Boulevard (west).
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A87 is off to a great start with a –38% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. All of the Officers will be to work hard and along with your support I feel we will meet this goal.
Crime Prevention:
If you see a couch or other furniture disposed of on the street, graffiti in our neighborhood, or a street light out please call me so I can have it removed, painted out or a light replaced. Lets all look out for each other and all do are best not to become a victim of a crime by paying attention to our surroundings.
I encourage you to use 311 to access all city services.
You can also reach the following departments directly with the below listed numbers:
*Graffiti Removal simply dial 311
*Abandoned Vehicles: 800-222-6366
*Bulky Item Trash Pick Up (Illegally Dumped Trash): 800-773-2489
*Department of Health: 213-351-5110
*Citywide information-311
*Gang enforcement-213-473-0444
*Narcotic enforcement-213-473-0250
Traffic Update:
Please slow down. We have had several traffic collisions at Crenshaw Bl and Washington Bl, most were due to speeding. We are also doing increased traffic enforcement along Pico Bl due to complaints of speeding.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
Basic Car 7A89
Senior Lead Officer Thongin Muy 213-793-0787 or 31129@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car Coordinator: A.J. Kirby 92130 922-8267 or 27136@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries: Pico Blvd (north), Santa Monica Freeway (south), Arlington Ave. (west) and Normandie Ave (east).
Crime Update:
The Departments goal for 2008 is a 5% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2007. Basic Car 7A89 is off to a great start with a –42% reduction compared to the same time in 2007. I will be paying close attention to any crime trends and times that crime our occurring and we will deploy Officers in those areas and times. I, along with the Officers assigned to the Basic Car will be working hard to achieve the Department goal as well as working hard on quality of like issues.
Crime Prevention Tip:
Don't leave valuables in plain site in our vehicles and also, in our homes with presents under the tree and the window open for everyone to see. Lets make 2008 our safest year ever.
Traffic Update:
Pico Blvd is one of our top locations for traffic accidents and citizen complaints. Traffic enforcement on Pico will continue to be one of our top priorities. Lets all make sure we slow down and follow the rules of the road.
Upcoming Events:
LA MARATHON will be held on Sunday March 2nd .
CPAB meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 PM at Wilshire Community Police Station.
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