As Hollywood Area enters the fourth quarter of 2008, statistics indicate notable successes in crime reduction.  The following information is a brief overview of 2008 year-to-date statistics compared to that of 2007.

Hollywood Area's crime reduction netted a 16 percent decrease in total violent crime, a category comprised of homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assaults.  Part I crime, which includes burglary, grand theft auto, and burglary/theft from vehicles, experienced a 10 percent decrease.  These significant accomplishments can be attributed to the efforts of Hollywood Area personnel and continued community involvement and awareness.

Several events are scheduled for Hollywood Area during the month of September 2008.  An emergency preparedness fire evacuation drill will take place on September 6th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Nichols Canyon area.  The evacuation drill will be voluntary for residents, however, due to the unique landscape of the Hollywood Hills, residents are encouraged to participate in order to be fully prepared in the event of an actual disaster. 

On September 7th, several streets will be closed in the areas surrounding Paramount Studies, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue, due to the MTV Video Music Awards.  On that same day, the Los Angeles Triathlon will be taking place, affecting the south, west and east boundaries of Hollywood.    

The San Gennaro Festival in Hollywood Area will commence on September 27, which will affect Hawthorn Avenue, between Highland Avenue and Orange Avenue.  Prior to the festival, a procession will take place in honor of Saint Gennaro. 

BEATRICE M. GIRMALA, Captain
Commanding Officer
Hollywood Area
 
Hollywood Boulevard Footbeat, "Walking with the Stars"
Senior Lead Officer Danny Pesqueira, 213-793-0702
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4315

We have been meeting with Councilmember Eric Garcetti's office and the business owners on Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard.  We are working on a plan to help with the valet problems and traffic problems.  We should have a plan in place very soon.  

During this congested period, please be mindful to conceal items within your vehicles to lessen the chance that your vehicle may be burglarized.  Please always be mindful of your surroundings coming and going from your vehicles.  Advance preparation towards keeping your properties secure and crime free (business and residential properties alike) during this busy time goes a long ways towards thwarting criminal activity. 

Remember to check www.hollywoodbid.org to check on traffic and street closure and special events in the Hollywood area.

Crime Trends:

Protect Yourself and Your Property.  Don't become a Victim.  Below are a list of ideas that you can follow to protect your vehicle from being stolen and your home from being burglarized.

1.Make sure your vehicle is locked and secured at all times.
2.Never leave items in your vehicle, especially in plain view.
3.Always lock your residence windows and doors prior to leaving.
4.Be a good neighbor and observer.  Report all suspicious activity with "Lost persons" or "trespassers," no matter how insignificant it might seem.  Be aware of suspicious vehicles, persons and phone calls.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

I will be on vacation for a portion of September.  As always you can contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office at 213-485-4310, if you have any questions

Any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 213-793-0702 or you may e-mail me at 26906@lapd.lacity.org.  
 
Hollywood 6A15  "Hollywood Sign and Much Moore"
Senior Lead Officer Michael D. Shea, 213-793-0710
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

The summer heat wave appears to be here for a few more weeks.  It's tempting to leave your car windows open when you park your car.  After reading several Burglary From Motor Vehicle reports it's amazing how suspects get into vehicles with the windows open just a crack.  The moral of the story is, please completely lock your car even if it's hot, to avoid being the victim of a car break-in.

It's even more important to think about safety when you are at home.  When you leave or go to bed, close and lock all of your doors and windows.   In a majority of the burglaries in the hills, the suspects enter through open windows and doors.  So please, think personal safety and you won't be a victim.

Use common sense when you're in town or on vacation.  Don't carry large amounts of money and always have a plan if things don't look right.  Observe your surroundings when you walking or driving.  If you have any problems don't hesitate to contact the police.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone, 213 -793-0710.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 22343@lapd.lacity.org.
 
Hollywood 6A31, "Hollywood Hills"
Senior Lead Officer Ralph Sanchez, 213-485-4316
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

I would like to thank all who attended National Night Out. It was another great turnout and success for the people of Hollywood and the Los Angeles Police department.

The Sunset Cruiser Task Force has come to an end. I would like to thank all those who volunteered and donated treats for the officers and to all the Neighborhood Watch, Councils, residents and visitors who stopped by and visited with all the officers. Most of all, all the LAPD Officers, West Hollywood Sheriff's and Department of Transportation's hard work to make the Hollywood and West Hollywood areas a safe place to  visit, live and hangout.

RED FLAG DAYS

We are entering "Red Flag Days" if you live in an area posted with Red Flag Days signs, the laws on the signs will be enforced.  This is for the safety of everyone.  Please clean and weed all dried vegetation from your properties.  If you have Bulk items to be picked up you can use the "311" City of Los Angeles number.

There is a "Mock" evacuation drill planned for the Nichols Canyon Area on September 6, 2008. There will be road closures on Nichols Canyon Road, Genesee Drive, Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue.  The Command Post will be at the Hollywood High School, timeframes are 0800-1300 hours.

CAR BREAK INS!!!

Burglary from motor vehicles is still a big concern.  Please do not leave anything of value in plain sight.  This includes sunglasses, Tom-Toms, IPods, gym bags, cameras, jackets, etc…  Lock Your Doors!  Don't give the bad guys a reason to break in or damage your vehicle.  If you see anyone in your area acting in a suspicious way, hiding behind cars, checking door handles, walking past the same location several times, riding a bike with a back-pack in an underground garage, looking for a lost dog in an underground garage, etc…do not approach. 
Call (877)- ASK LAPD

If you see groups of people parking in the hills drinking and smoking please call (877) ASK-LAPD and report it.  If you see graffiti in the act, do not approach.  Try to get a license plate and/or a description of the suspect(s).

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone, 213 -793-0704.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 30735@lapd.lacity.org.

Thanks Again, Senior Lead Officer Ralph Sanchez.
 
Hollywood 6A37, "Livin off the Boulevard"
Senior Lead Officer Paula Davidson, 213-793-0705
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

Serving the Central area of Hollywood from Highland to Van Ness and from Sunset east of Vine Street to Franklin on the southside.

Crime Trends:

Protect Yourself and Your Property.  Don't become a Victim.  Below are a list of ideas that you can follow to protect your vehicle from being stolen and your home from being burglarized.

1.Make sure your vehicle is locked and secured at all times.
2.Never leave items in your vehicle, especially in plain view.
3.Always lock your residence windows and doors prior to leaving.
4.Be a good neighbor and observer.  Report all suspicious activity with "Lost persons" or "trespassers," no matter how insignificant it might seem.  Be aware of suspicious vehicles, persons and phone calls.

Please go to www.lapdepolicing.org to log onto our new website for crime statistics in your neighborhood.  Instantly become aware of what crime trends are happening around you.

We need residential property and business owners to take a leadership role and immediately paint out the graffiti on their property as soon as they can.  This will let the individuals know that we are watching and will not tolerate continued graffiti in the area. We do have a group called the Hollywood Beautification Team (HBT) who assists with painting out graffiti in the Hollywood area.  The number to call if you have an area that needs to be painted out is 323-463-5180.  HBT does a great job with the lists of locations for graffiti to be painted out.

Free Bulky Item Pickup

I would like to let everyone know the number for big item pick-up for the City of Los Angeles is (311).  This number is to alleviate the problem of furniture such as, couches, mattresses, refrigerators, etc. being left on the sidewalks and streets.  You can call this number make the appointment to have the items picked up, you don't have to be present and it can be for any address that you spot bulky items.  I encourage all of you to give this number to your friends and neighbors.

Report criminal activity as soon as possible.  Call 911 for emergencies and call (877) ASK-LAPD for non- emergencies. 

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

For crime prevention tips and safety measures about protecting oneself please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0705.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 31105@lapd.lacity.org.
 
Hollywood 6A45, "The Heart of Hollywood"
Senior Lead Officer Maggie Furmanski 213-793-0703
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

I am looking for neighbors, who are interested in starting a neighborhood watch.  There has been a rise in burglaries from motor vehicles and neighborhood watches help curb these kinds of crimes.  It can be as easy as having an e-mail tree with your neighbors and a contact person to liaison with me.  If you are interested, please give me a call so we could get things started.

Continue to protect yourself and your property, don't be a victim.  Lock your windows and doors prior to leaving your home and make sure you don't leave anything inside your vehicle that is of any value.  If you see anyone that looks suspicious in your neighborhood call the dispatch number (877-ASK-LAPD) and report the incident.  You, the community members are our number one source for reporting any suspicious activity.  So keep your eyes and ears open and help to protect your neighborhood.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

For crime prevention tips and safety measures about protecting oneself please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0703.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 32080@lapd.lacity.org.

Thank you and be safe. Maggie Furmanski

Hollywood Basic Car 6A49, "Be proud and get involved"
Senior Lead Officer Armen Sevdalian, 213-793-0712
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

During this period, there has been an increase with Residential Burglaries in the following areas.

1. Franklin Avenue to the north, Hollywood Boulevard to the south.

2. Van Ness Avenue to the west, Normandie Avenue to the east.

Most of the targeted locations are apartment complexes.  The primary method of entry has been UNLOCKED FRONT DOORS.  Just a reminder to please lock and secure your homes when leaving.  Please report any suspicious activity to the police.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Free Bulky Item Pickup

I would like to let everyone know the number for big item pick-up for the City of Los Angeles is (311).  This number is to alleviate the problem of furniture such as, couches, mattresses, refrigerators, etc. being left on the sidewalks and streets.  You can call this number make the appointment to have the items picked up, you don't have to be present and it can be for any address that you spot bulky items.  I encourage all of you to give this number to your friends and neighbors.    

Non-Police Related Services

Help reduce the call load on our emergency lines.  Contact the 311 operator for all Non-Police Related Services.  To report loud noise and disturbing the peace violations, please contact the Police Non-Emergency phone number at (877) 275-5273 for assistance.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0712.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 25156@lapd.lacity.org.
 
Hollywood Basic Car 6A65
Senior Lead Officer John Washington, 213-793-0632
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

Crime Trends

Currently in my basic car area we are experiencing an increase in burglary from motor vehicle. The majority of these crimes are occurring between the hours of 2300 and 0400.  They are occurring around the nightclubs and after hour establishments.

Protect Yourself and Your Property.  Don't become a Victim.  Below are a list of ideas that you can follow to protect your vehicle from being stolen and your home from being burglarized.

1.Make sure your vehicle is locked and secured at all times.
2.Never leave items in your vehicle, especially in plain view.
3.Always lock your residence windows and doors prior to leaving.
4.Be a good neighbor and observer.  Report all suspicious activity with "Lost persons" or "trespassers," no matter how insignificant it might seem.  Be aware of suspicious vehicles, persons and phone calls.

During September 2008 there will be an Illegal Food Vending Task Force with the Los Angeles County Health Department.  We will drive around Hollywood Division and investigate any illegal food vending on the street and sidewalk.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Meetings:

On September 11, 2008, I will be holding our monthly Santa Monica Boulevard Business Watch meeting here at the Hollywood Station located at 6501 Fountain Avenue.  The meeting will begin at 12:00 p.m. and lunch will be served.

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0632.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 24902@lapd.lacity.org.
 
Hollywood 6A71, "Melrose & Fairfax Area - Neighbors & Businesses"
Senior Lead Officer Arthur Gallegos, 213-793-0708
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

Crime Trends:

Protect Yourself and Your Property.  Don't become a Victim.  Below are a list of ideas that you can follow to protect your vehicle from being stolen and your home from being burglarized.

1.Make sure your vehicle is locked and secured at all times.
2.Never leave items in your vehicle, especially in plain view.
3.Always lock your residence windows and doors prior to leaving.
4.Be a good neighbor and observer.  Report all suspicious activity with "Lost persons" or "trespassers," no matter how insignificant it might seem.  Be aware of suspicious vehicles, persons and phone calls.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0708.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 35849@lapd.lacity.org.
 
Hollywood Basic Car 6A77
Senior Lead Officer July Nony 213-793-0706
Basic Car Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis, 213-485-4316

"Serving the section of Hollywood from Seward to Western between Santa Monica and Melrose and from Sunset to Santa Monica between Gower and Van Ness."

Crime Trends:

Vehicle burglaries, remember to secure your vehicle.  If you do not have an alarm system, look into other anti-theft devices and refrain from leaving anything in plain view.

Crime Prevention:

Please go to www.lapdepolicing.org ASAP to log onto our new website for crime statistics in your neighborhood.  Instantly become aware of what crime trends are happening around you.

Report criminal activity as soon as possible.  Call 911 for emergencies and call (877) ASK-LAPD for non-emergencies.   For any calls concerning quality of life issues which includes street lighting, potholes, etc….Please call our new live operator at "311" or you can contact Public Works Department at 213-978-0265.

Graffiti Hotline:  (800) 611-2489

Graffiti causes area blight.  If you see graffiti please report it.  Simply call the graffiti hotline and leave a message as to the location and type of graffiti, or call "311."  You can also contact the Hollywood Beautification Team (HBT) at 323-463-5180.

Narcotics Enforcement/Gang Impact Team (GIT):

Please contact the Narcotics Unit for any information you might have regarding narcotic activity, at 213-485-4318.  Gangs and tagging crews are still attempting to mark what they "think" is their territory.  This has been an on-going problem that exists in our area.  The Hollywood Beautification Team (HBT) continues to amaze us with their hard work and dedication in ridding the area of graffiti.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone 213 -793-0706.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at: 32016@lapd.lacity.org or 6A97@sprint.blackberry.net
 
Hollywood Basic Car 6A79
Senior Lead Officer Brenda Ramirez 213-793-0711
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis, 213-485-4316

The boundaries of Basic Car 6A79 are Sunset Blvd on the North, Normandie to the East, Santa Monica Blvd on the South, and Van Ness on the West. There are four reporting district's (RD's): 0659, 0668, 0669 and 0679.

During this deployment period, members of the Basic Car have been made aware of the ongoing crime trends, traffic concerns and extra patrol request.  If you have any information regarding crimes please contact Hollywood Detectives at 213-972-2967

Crime:

In the past weeks we had an increase of GTA's and Burglary from Motor Vehicles on the Western Corridor.  We had a hot prowl burglary on 09/01/08 at approx 3:15 a.m. in the 5500 block of Virginia Avenue.  Suspect (a male, Black, in his 20's) entered the location while the occupants were sleeping, through an unlocked sliding glass door and took the victim's property.  The suspect then fled the location once confronted by the victims.  I strongly encourage you or if you know someone that may have additional information or have witnessed these crimes being committed please contact the Hollywood Police Station or Hollywood Detectives, at 213-972-2971.  Please remember to lock and secure your vehicles and residence and do not leave any valuables in the car and always be aware of your surroundings.

Free Bulky Item Pickup:

I would like to let everyone know the number for big item pick-up for the City of Los Angeles is (311).  This number is to alleviate the problem of furniture such as, couches, mattresses, refrigerators, etc. being left on the sidewalks and streets.  You can call this number make the appointment to have the items picked up, you don't have to be present and it can be for any address that you spot bulky items.  I encourage all of you to give this number to your friends and neighbors.

Non-Police Related Services:

Help reduce the call load on our emergency lines. Contact the 311 operator for all Non-Police Related Services. To report loud noise and disturbing the peace violations, please contact the Police Non-Emergency phone number at (877) 275-5273 for assistance.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Meetings and Events:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

For crime prevention tips and safety measures about protecting oneself please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0711.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 30500@lapd.lacity.org.

Hollywood Division 6A97
Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo, 213-793-0709
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis, 213-485-4316

"Serving the South/East section of Hollywood from Gower to Normandie between Melrose and Beverly and from Western to the 101 frwy between Santa Monica and Beverly".

Crime Trends:

Graffiti is nothing new for the residents in Hollywood.  The gang members and tagging crews that reside in various neighborhoods continue to make them known.  If you want to assist the police in these matters please be aware as to when these tagging are taking place (time, days of the week).  For graffiti removal contact the Hollywood Beautification Team at (800) 611-2489.

Crime Prevention:

Please go to www.lapdepolicing.org ASAP to log onto our new website for crime statistics in your neighborhood.  Instantly become aware of what crime trends are happening around you.

Report criminal activity as soon as possible.  Call 911 for emergencies and call (877) ASK-LAPD for non-emergencies.   For any calls concerning quality of life issues which includes street lighting, potholes, etc….Please call our new live operator at "311" or you can contact Public Works Department at 213-978-0265.

Graffiti Hotline:  (800) 611-2489

Graffiti causes area blight.  If you see graffiti please report it.  Simply call the graffiti hotline and leave a message as to the location and type of graffiti, or call "311."  You can also contact the Hollywood Beautification Team (HBT) at 323-463-5180.

Narcotics Enforcement/Gang Impact Team (GIT):

Please contact the Narcotics Unit for any information you might have regarding narcotic activity, at 213-485-4318.  Gangs and tagging crews are still attempting to mark what they "think" is their territory.  This has been an on-going problem that exists in our area.  The Hollywood Beautification Team (HBT) continues to amaze us with their hard work and dedication in ridding the area of graffiti.

Upcoming Events

We have an Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill scheduled for Saturday, September.6, 2008.  The drill kicks off at 10:00 a.m. so be ready to evacuate for a good cause.

The MTV music awards are scheduled at Paramount Studios on Sunday, September7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.  Make sure you give yourself extra time driving down in that area, due to some possible street closures and a lot of extra vehicle and foot traffic.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2008.  If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone 213-793-0709.  As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at: 31762@lapd.lacity.org or 6A97@sprint.blackberry