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CHP's Start Smart program returns to Lakewood
News ImageThe California Highway Patrol's free Start Smart driver safety program for teen drivers will be held twice at the Sheriff’s Community Safety Center in the mall. Classes will be held on Tuesday, September 28, and again on Wednesday, October 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

The driver safety class is designed to help new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 -19 and their parents/guardians. Enroll by calling the Recreation and Community Services Department at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.
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Think Neighborhood Watch!
News ImageDo 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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Business Watch Program
News ImageThe Lakewood Business Watch Program is designed to assist local business owners in protecting their employees and business from crime. The program provides relevant information about safety in the workplace, detecting and preventing fraud, and making businesses less susceptible to crime.

Businesses in the program participate in the city’s graffiti removal program have access to the city’s Public Nuisance and Property Abatement Team, the Inkless Fingerprinting Program to combat check fraud, and network with other business owners.
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Lakewood Apartments Nuisance Deterrent (LAND) Program
News ImageLakewood Apartments Nuisance Deterrent (LAND) Program is open to rental property owners and managers within the City of Lakewood. The program assists individuals by providing practical skills and materials that can be used to sustain quality property and tenants.

LAND members support the city’s graffiti removal program and work closely with the Sheriff’s Department, as well as the city’s Public Nuisance and Property Abatement Team.
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Protect your car with LAW program sticker
News ImageThe 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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Public Nuisance and Property Abatement Team
News ImageThe City of Lakewood’s Public Nuisance and Property Abatement Team is comprised of a special assignment officer, city code enforcement officers and a city prosecutor.

Since 1999, they have worked together to identify and “clean-up” nuisance single or multiple housing units and businesses that are creating a haven for criminal activities or that are unsightly or disturbing the peace and safety of Lakewood neighborhoods. 
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LiveScan fingerprinting in Lakewood
News ImageThe Lakewood Sheriff’s Community Safety Center, located in the Target Wing at the Lakewood Center Mall, now offers LiveScan fingerprint services.  LiveScan is an electronic system for running background fingerprint checks through the Department of Justice and/or FBI databases often needed for employment purposes.
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Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch
Public safety and neighborhood watch related information.
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 Lakewood Community Safety Center Programs (535.2 KB)
 Lakewood Community Safety Center Simple Map (19.6 KB)
 LAND - Lakewood Apartments Nuisance Deterrant Program (66.4 KB)
 Operation LAW (371.8 KB)
 PAVE Beat Map (284.8 KB)
 West Nile Tips on Prevention and informational links (Large download) (709.7 KB)
Disaster Preparedness
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 2009 Ready Set Go Preparedness Guide (3.63 MB)
 Comprehensive Disaster Survival Guide from Los Angeles County (link)
 Disaster Food: Suggested items, preparation tips (39.5 KB)
 Disaster Preparedness Kit: Suggested items (71 KB)
 Disaster: Water is vital to survival tip sheet (39.8 KB)
 Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country: Your Handbook for Living in Southern California, earthquake science and preparedness (7.88 MB)