 Do you want to become more involved in your community or protect yourself, family and property? If so, Neighborhood Watch is the program for you.
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 There are times where you may see something on your block that you know just isn’t right. Crime cannot be controlled or prevented if it is not reported. So the next time you notice something suspicious, call the Lakewood sheriff’s non-emergency phone number at 562-623-3500.
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 Although some residential burglaries involve forced entry, suspects often gain entry through unlocked/ open doors and windows. Follow these tips to keep your family and belongings safe when you are away from your home.
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 CityTV channel 31 offers City of Lakewood customers a detailed look at street lights and gives tips on getting them fixed more quickly.Resident calls are a big help. This video outlines several service guidelines that will help expedite repairs. Click for video Street lights in the city are made up of fixtures maintained by the Edison Company and maintained by City Light and Power (a contractor to the City of Lakewood). Click to report a light out or call 562-866-9771, extension 2140.
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 You can add to your vacation peace of mind by taking steps to ensure you and your home are secure when you are traveling.
Lakewood's Neighborhood Watch team advises residents take advantage of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station "vacation check program." The program involves Lakewood Sheriff's Volunteers on Patrol (VOP’s) monitoring your house while you are away.
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 Criminals continue to work their scams door-to-door, online and on the phone. Bogus charitable solicitations and “almost too good to be true” deals are common.
Be wary. Scam artists create fake charity or business names that are similar to legitimate ones, which allow one to think that the solicitation is valid.
Most tax exempt organizations verified online at the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance (previously www.give.org) or call 703-276-0100. Also, you can learn more about specific nonprofit organizations at www.guidestar.org.
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 Getting assistance in a life threatening emergency by dialing 9-1-1 is a no-brainer, and should still be called in life threatening emergencies, such as fire, medical emergencies, and crimes in progress. This is especially true for "land line" phones.
Lakewood Neighborhood Watch professionals recommend programming the regular business phone number of your local law enforcement agency into your cell phone. The Lakewood Sheriff's Station is 562-623-3500.
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 Engrossed text-messengers busily keying their cell phones are easy prey for snatch-and-grab robbers looking for personal electronics. Sheriff's deputies urge residents to be attentive to their surroundings..
CityTV's Community Digest news magazine looks at this robbery trend that snaps up cell phones, iPod's, and Sidekick's. Thieves typically target victims who are distracted while using their equipment and aren’t aware of a thief stealing up behind them.
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 The level of car theft is low in Lakewood, but the risk of theft persists, particularly if you’re among the Lakewood residents who leave a family car at the curb overnight because, well, the garage is full of other stuff. That may make you feel secure about your rakes and lawn mower, but how well protected is your car?The City of Lakewood offers reassuring help. If you wish, we will mark your car with a distinctive Operation Lakewood Auto Watch (LAW) decal.
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 Once "getting help" is covered by 9-1-1 or the local Lakewood Station number, 562-623-3500, what's next? Consider labeling your important numbers with "ICE" (In case of emergency) before the names of the people you want to designate as next of kin.
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