I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our new Chief of Police Charlie Beck. He is a 32 year veteran who will bring his vast experience and knowledge to helm of the Department. We wish Chief Beck much success in his tenure as Chief.
Recently, the Hollywood Area family suffered the loss of Police Officer III Edward Pandolfo who passed away due to health related issues. Ed was a 21 year veteran of the Department as well as a naval officer in the United States Navy. He served his country and the Department with honor and he will truly be missed. He was most certainly one of the good guys.
Halloween 2009, in Hollywood was a tremendous success due to our great partnership with the community, resulting in no significant incidents related to crime and zero property damage! Thank you to the community and our law enforcement partners.
On November 29th, the Hollywood Christmas Parade will take place. This is a wonderful and traditional event for the Hollywood Community. Please remember there will be several challenges with regards to getting around on foot or by vehicle. Every effort will be made to keep major thoroughfares open unless public safety concerns create a different dynamic.
Hollywood Area crime statistics for the period covered from October 4, 2009 – October 31, 2009, showed that violent crime decreased 11 % and property crimes decreased 9%. As the holiday season approaches, we will continue to concentrate our attention on violent crime with our foot beat and GED units to consistently improve the quality of life.
Thank you for your continued support. Happy Thanksgiving!
All my best, Beatrice
BEATRICE M. GIRMALA, Captain Commanding Officer Hollywood Area
Hollywood Boulevard Footbeat, "Walking with the Stars"
Senior Lead Officer Danny Pesqueira, 213-93-0702
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4315
Hollywood BID Website:
The Hollywood Business Improvement District has launched a new website www.navigatehollywood.com It shows street closures, where to park, and how to get to a location in Hollywood. It is a valuable website; please let your friend and families know. Please check this website for dates and times of street closures
Crime Trends:
We are still having thefts in the night clubs and entertainment venues in Hollywood beware of where you leave your personnel property. Do not leave your property unattended. Always know where you leave your property. If you need to get up have a friend watch your property or take it with you. Also, please continue to be mindful to conceal items within your vehicles to lessen the chance that your vehicle may be burglarized. And as is always the case, 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 if you have any concerns about the night clubs in the Hollywood area please call me or the Hollywood Vice Unit at 213-972-2996. A special thank you to Hollywood Vice for all their hard work they have been doing in the Hollywood Entertainment District.
During this congested period, please be mindful to conceal items within your vehicles to lessen the chance that your vehicle may be burglarized. And as is always the case, 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.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.
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 event that brings the most crowds and traffic to Hollywood Boulevard is on the way. The Hollywood Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2009. Depending on the weather the crowds are estimated to be between five hundred thousand to one million. With all of these people here to enjoy the parade it means a lot of cars on the streets. If you don't take advantage of the public bus or train transportation, there will be plenty of parking in the lots north and south of Hollywood Boulevard if you come early. Prior to the parade starting, several streets in the area will be closed to traffic and you won't be able to drive through. Please come early, dress warm and enjoy the evening. For more information you can visit the web site http://www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com/
Car break-in's continue to be the most prevalent crime in the city. I know you have heard this before, but please keep all items out of sight. If the criminal doesn't see anything inside your car they will likely move on to the next. Your trunk and glove compartment are two great places to store anything you can't of don't take with you.
The Hollywood Senior Lead Officers continue to work Homeless Outreach Details with the goal of assisting the homeless back in to the main stream of society. We always have assistance and guidance from all of the local social service agencies. If you are aware of any encampments where we may be able to help, please contact me.
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
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. 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
We are heading into the Holiday's and I would like to say first of all, THANKS to all of you that helped out and participated in the Sunset Cruiser Multi Agency Task Force. It would not have been so successful without the help of our comrade's West Hollywood Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept, Dept of Transportation officers, OPG tows and all our supporting residents and Business's.
The Magazine Sales-people are back working the neighborhoods.Please be cautious and check with your neighborhood watches for information or call me.
Distraction Burglaries are on the rise: Knock on door; lead you to backyard with a ruse; someone enters home and removes your valuables. You may not know you are a victim for days… So please continue to report all suspicious activities in your area.
Burglary from Vehicles. Do not leave anything of value in plain sight! Park in well lit areas. Lock the doors. Report all suspicious vehicles and people. "The Hot Items" currently being stolen are Lap tops left out in plain sight. I will have our traffic officers working the areas of concern. Please let me know if you have an area that presents problems.
Burglary ~ We need to watch our neighbors property as well as our own. Report all suspicious vehicles, sales persons, construction workers etc…. Again, I send out an open invitation to have your property inspected. Watch out after each other and keep me informed.
If you are having a party, please be considerate of your neighbors. If you are confronted with loud parties, you can call 1-877-ASK-LAPD and then send me an e-mail at 30735@lapd.lacity.org. Include the address or location of where the loud party is; estimated number of guests and main complaint.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. 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 6A67, "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 Seward to Sunset Blvd to Van Ness to Santa Monica Boulevard.
Because of the two new police divisions in the City, the boundaries have changed. Some of the Hollywood area went to the new Olympic Division and a small portion was annexed to North Hollywood Division. A quick glance at the map will insure you are aware of what basic car you belong to as well as your senior lead officer.
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.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. 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 Dillard 213-793-0703
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316
November 2009:
It's turkey time! As we gear up for Thanksgiving and the Christmas season we all have to be aware of our surroundings. A lot of people start to do their Christmas shopping early and the criminals know exactly when to strike. Lock all your items in your trunk and do not leave any valuables inside the car, in plain view. Be aware about who might be following you home or walking behind you to your car. If you are aware, then your chances are much lower for being a victim.
I will be hosting a community cleanup on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00 am. Please come out and help clean the streets and sidewalks of our community. If you are interested please give me a call for further information.
The annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 5:00 pm. This should be a fun filled night, so bring your chairs and blankets. Be aware of the street closures for that day by calling DOT in advance.
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.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. 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 Dillard
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
Crime Trends:
During this month we have experienced a slight increase with vehicle thefts and burglary from motor vehicle, in the area between Hollywood Boulevard to the south, Franklin Avenue to the north, Western Avenue to the west and Normandie Avenue to the east. Please lock and secure your vehicles at all times. Lock your valuables in the trunk of your car or take it with you. Assist us in reducing crime, thank you.
There was an increase in street robberies in the area of Western Boulevard between Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. Please remember to be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activities to the police department immediately.
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.
Log on to www.lapdonline.org to check on crime statistics and other LAPD information that is posted on the web site. You can sign up for the e-policing web site to get updated crime statistics.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. 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 213485-4316
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 August 2009 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.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
On November 12, 2009, 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 will not meet during November 2009. 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 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 theft and 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.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Meetings:
The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting will not meet during November 2009. 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 Van Ness on the West, Sunset Blvd on the North, Normandie on the East, and Santa Monica on the South. There are 4 reporting districts (RD's) 0659,0668,0669, and 0679.
During this deployment period members of the Basic Car have been made aware of the on going crime trends, traffic concerns and extra patrol request. The following crime information covers the period ending 10/27/09. If you have any information regarding these crimes please contact Hollywood Detectives at 213-972-2967.
Crime:
There are no specific crime trends reported for this period. Hollywood Division continues to conduct its enforcement efforts with the assistance of all its available resources in the effort to combat crime along the Sunset Blvd Corridor, Santa Monica Corridor and Western Corridor. Hollywood Officers have been directed to conduct extra patrol in these areas at all hours of the day.
Community Events:
Hollywood Division will be hosting its annual Toy Drive on December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave, for more information regarding this event please contact the community relations office at 213-485-4316. If your business, organizations or neighborhood councils can assist with the Toy Drives, monetary donations and/or necessary items such as water, please contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office.
Safety Tips:
I would like to take this opportunity and remind everyone that as we enter into the holiday season traffic accidents tend to rise due to drivers driving while under the influence of alcohol. So please help us by not allowing friends and family members to drive while drunk after leaving a holiday party or event. I wish all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
The boundaries of Basic Car 6A79 are Sunset Blvd on the North, Normandie to the East, Santa Monica on the South, and Van Ness on the West. There are four reporting district's (RD's): 0659, 0668, 0669 and 0679
Traffic Concerns:
The intersection at Sunset and Western continues to be a top collision intersection in our division. The primary cause for the collisions is 22350 VC (Speed), and 22106 VC (Unsafe Turns). So please use caution when in this area.
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 will not meet during November 2009. 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.
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