Don't be a Victim

"Don't be a Victim." Toyota Priuses are being targeted for Auto Burglaries.

Please don't let your holidays be spoiled by Auto Burglars. If you own a Toyota Prius you may be a target. Your sideview mirrors, air bags, and headlights are highly prized by thieves.

Whenever you can, avoid street parking and parking lots unless they are well lit and have security cameras. A secure garage is the the best place for your car. We are still seeing unlocked vehicles which are an open invitation to thieves. So please remember to Lock It - Hide It - Keep It.

Holiday Tips

The following Holiday Safety Tips were compiled, in cooperation with the LAPD Crime Prevention Section, to contribute to the safety and security of people during the holiday season. The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime.
 
We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors. The Los Angeles Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season.

• If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located inside a police station, mall, or well-lighted location. 
• Withdraw only the amount of cash you need.
• Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you. Do not throw your ATM receipt away at the ATM location. 
• Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.
• Dress casually and comfortably. 
• Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
• Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.
• Always carry your California Driver License or Identification Card along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use. 
• Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible. 
• Keep cash in your front pocket.
• Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit.
• Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
• Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.
• If possible, leave small children at home with a trusted babysitter. 
• Teach your child to go to a store clerk and ask for help in case your child is separated from you. 
• Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping.
• Never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom.
• Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and they should never be left alone in the car.
• Teach children their full name, address and telephone number to give to police officers or mall security. Teach children to immediately inform you if a stranger is bothering them.
• Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
• When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
• Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
• Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
• Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
• If you use lights on your Christmas tree ensure the wiring is not damaged or frayed. Frayed or damaged wiring can cause a fire.
• Place your Christmas tree in water or wet sand to keep it green.
 
For more tips go to http://lapdonline.org/crime_prevention/content_basic_view/1376

Changes

We had personnel changes in our Command Staff at Mission Area a few months ago. Captain John Romero was reassigned from Mission Area to the Commanding Officer of our Real Time Analysis and Critical Response Division. I would like to personally thank Captain Romero for the dedication and leadership he has displayed while serving as the Patrol Commanding Officer at Mission Area. I would like to welcome Captain Maureen Ryan to our team at Mission as the new Mission Area Patrol Commanding Officer. Captain Ryan brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to Mission Area and I am very excited to partner with her to make our community safer.

On October 10, 2012, community members hosted Officer Appreciation Day here at Mission Division. This was your opportunity to say thank you to the hard working officers at Mission. I can honestly say we were all deeply touched and moved by the amazing show of support from all of you. Officers have personally shared with me how wonderful it was to hear and see people who care about them and their service to the community. Thank you for putting on such a wonderful event for all of us who work in Mission Division. One of the major topics of concern raised by community members are issues related to loud parties that disturb the quality of life for many residents that live in Mission Area. This summer, we spent considerable resources towards monitoring loud parties due to the fact that we experience several hundred radio call related to loud parties each summer. Loud parties many times are also the focal point for violence. In a continuous effort to tackle this problem, we have partnered with Councilmember Richard Alarcon, who has provided Mission Area with funds to assist our efforts. These funds will allow our command to deploy a team of officers to help combat this ongoing problem. We are committed to doing our best to serve the Community and will continue to do so.

Our crime reduction efforts continue to have positive results. As of October 20, 2012, Mission Area had achieved a reduction of 3% in total Part I crimes over the last two years. Total Violent crime, which includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, is currently down 8% compared to last year’s Year-to-Date statistics. Property crime, which includes burglary, auto theft, burglary/theft from vehicle and other theft, remain steady with no increase or decrease compared to last year’s Year-to-Date statistics.

I want to hear your concerns and encourage your participation in our community policing efforts. Your questions regarding Mission Area can be directed to me at (818)838-9980 or to Mission Area Community Relations Office at (818) 838-9860. You may also e-mail me at: 

24642 @ LAPD.LACity.org

TODD C. CHAMBERLAIN, Captain
Commanding Officer

Free Spay/Neuter

Greetings!

FixNation is excited to announce that part of Best Friends NKLA (No Kill LA) Initiative we are fixing pet cats from Van Nuys, North Hollywood and Panorama City for FREE!

 

To be eligible for this program, the owners’ must live in one of the designated areas (91405 / 91605 / 91402 zip codes) and have an annual household income of less than $40,000.00.  If you qualify and would like to make an appointment, it’s simple!  Just visit this link and fill out the form HERE. If you have any difficulty filling out the online form, please let me know and I will help you through the process.

Don’t have any cats that need to be fixed? Help us spread the word!! 

We need area residents and individuals familiar with these communities to pass out/drop off information about the program to neighbors and businesses. If you’d like to volunteer to do this please let me know and I can arrange to mail you outreach materials or have a package ready for pick up at the clinic in Sun Valley if you prefer.  There is a strong need for bilingual Spanish/English speaking volunteers in these areas. Would you rather join a team?  We’ll also be scheduling group outreach efforts.  Please complete the Volunteer Application HERE and I will email you with details as events are scheduled. 

A little bit about the NKLA initiative – Last year, over 56,000 dogs and cats entered Los Angeles City shelters. More than 17,000 adoptable, healthy or treatable shelter pets were killed.  The solution is fewer animals into shelters via spay/neuter access and more out via adoption and fostering efforts. The reason why we are concentrating on these zip codes is because the highest percentage of the animals received at the valley area shelters come from these areas and neighborhoods. 

Together we can help make L.A. No Kill, one kitty at a time.

FixNation, Inc.
7680 Clybourn Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 91352
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