Captain's Message
October marks the beginning of the fall season and Halloween. Halloween is an exciting time of year for adults and children. Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and fun with family and friends. However, parents and children should be alert to unnecessary hazards.
Props such as toy guns, knives and swords should be made of soft rubber, Styrofoam, cardboard or other soft pliable material. Replica firearms that could be mistaken for real firearms should not be used.
The following crime prevention tips can help make Halloween safe and more enjoyable for everyone. •Keep your pets indoors or in a secure location.
•Ensure your children are properly supervised by responsible adult supervision.
•Walk through your neighborhood in groups to discourage acts of malicious mischief.
•Set a specific time limit for your children to be out.
•Make sure all treats are properly wrapped and factory sealed.
•Instruct children never to enter the home of a stranger.
•Adults and children should carry flashlights.
•Never take shortcuts through backyards and alleys.
•Children should never be allowed to go out alone!
If you are the victim of a crime or malicious act:
•Remain calm.
•Remember the suspect(s) sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, clothing, tattoos, scars, and jewelry.
•Remember vehicle license plate or year, make, model, color and any damage to the suspect's vehicle.
•Remember any gang statements, name of gang.
•Report the crime to the police immediately.
By working together we can achieve a safe and fun Halloween!
Evangelyn Nathan, Captain Commanding Officer West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Basic Car 8A1, Pacific Palisades
Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore
Email address: 27995@lapd.lacity.org
Area Boundaries:
Mulholland Drive/Santa Monica Mountains (N)
City of Santa Monica/Pacific Ocean (S)
Malibu/Topanga (W)
Allenford Avenue/Evans Road (E)
As of the end of August Burglary Theft from Motor Vehicle continues to account for the majority of crime in the Palisades, followed by thefts and residential burglary. Year to date ending August 31st, the Palisades area has seen a 5% increase in total Part 1 crime, but a -54% decrease in violent crime. To help reduce crime in the community please remember to remove all valuables and anything from view inside the vehicle.
For questions or comments please contact Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore at (office) 310-444-0737 or E-mail me at 27995@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car 8A13, Brentwood
Senior Lead Officer Phillip Enbody
E-Mail me at 24914@lapd.lacity.org
Perimeter:
Mulholland Drive (N)
Wilshire Boulevard. (S)
Sullivan Canyon (W) and
San Diego Fwy (E)
The Brentwood area crime rate continues in a downward trend with a 19% reduction as of the end of August. Vehicle related crimes remain our number one problem accounting for most of the crimes. Vehicles, which are stolen and broken into, lead the list in crime, followed closely by burglaries.
Always lock your vehicle
Set your vehicles alarm
Never leave anything in plain view
Lock items in the trunk
Items which are commonly taken: Cash, Purses, IPods, Cell phones, Laptops, GPS's, Stereo's, Backpacks, and Golf clubs.
The Los Angeles Police Department is making every effort to combat this problem. Community awareness is the key to prevention. If you have any issues or problems, please call me at 310-444-0744 or e-mail at 24914@ lapd.lacity.org
Brentwood Area
Senior Lead Officer Phillip L. Enbody
West Los Angeles Division
Basic Car 8A29, Bel Air, Westwood
Senior Lead Officer Christopher Ragsdale
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Perimeter:
Mulholland Drive (N)
Santa Monica Boulevard (S)
San Diego Freeway (W), and
Beverly Hills (E)
As of August 31, we are showing a 12% reduction in total part 1 crime. Lock and secure your vehicles and ensure you remove all property from inside the vehicle. Remember to always keep your doors and windows locked and secured. Set alarms when leaving even if only for a short period of time. Recent burglaries have indicated a necessity of alarming upstairs doors and windows and placing motion sensors in the master bedroom and bath areas. Also ensure all ladders are locked and secured out of sight in a garage or storage building. In many cases unsecured loose ladders in the side or back yards were used to gain access into upper windows and doors.
Get to know your neighbors and help each other out by watching out for each other. If your neighborhood does not have a Neighborhood Watch, talk to your neighbors and start one. Report any suspicious activity or crime immediately to the police department. EMERGENCY: 911, NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273, uncertain, contact the West L.A. station desk at 310-444-0701.
For questions or comments you may contact Senior Lead Officer Christopher Ragsdale at 310-444-0741 or email at 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Basic Car 8A35, Westside Pavilion/ Rancho Park
Senior Lead Officer Rashad Sharif
Perimeter:
Santa Monica Boulevard (N)
Santa Monica Freeway (S)
San Diego Freeway (W), and
Motor Avenue (E)
As of August 31, there was a -7% decrease in violent crime and a 1% increase in total part 1 crime. Burglary Theft from Motor Vehicle account for the majority of the crime, followed by Thefts.
If you have any further questions please contact me at (Office) 310-444-0739 E-mail 27162@ lapd.lacity.org. I am very interested in recruiting new Block Club Captains; CPAB and E-mail alert recipients so please contact me.
Basic Car 8A53, West LA
Senior Lead Officer Matthew Kirk
Perimeter:
Wilshire Boulevard (N)
Centinela Ave (W)
San Diego Freeway (E), and
Santa Monica Freeway (S)
As of the end of August there has been -2% decrease in Part 1 crime. Day and Night you can be a victim of Burglary from Motor Vehicle. Follow the below tips.
PLEASE LOCK YOUR VEHICLE, AND REMOVE ALL PROPERTY FROM THE INSIDE.
Hot items stolen from vehicles are GPS systems, Ipods, Computers, and Purses. These are things that we can have control over by not leaving these items in your cars.
Graffiti Removal:
Graffiti promotes fear within the community, call and have it removed. Take photos if possible (digital camera) and electronically send them to me at 34713@lapd.lacity.org. Call 311 for a free paint out. Whenever you see graffiti call and have it removed.
If you have any questions please contact me at (Office) 310-444-0742 or Cellular 310-622-3986 or email at 34713@lapd.lacity.org.
Basic Car 8A59, Eastside of West Los Angeles
Senior Lead Officer Maria Gray
Email: 27162@lapd.lacity.org
Cell Phone: 310-622-3987
Perimeter:
Gregory Way (N)
Cadillac Avenue (S),
La Cienega Avenue (E), and
Robertson Boulevard (W).
Burglary Theft from Motor Vehicle and Residential Burglary continue to be a major problem in our neighborhood. As of the end of August there has been a 6% increase in Part 1 crimes. Many of these cars were left parked on the street where an opportunist walking by the car could look in and observe valuables and property left in plain view inside the vehicle. Ensure you remove all valuables from inside your vehicle. When leaving your home lock all doors and windows and if you have an alarm system use it.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 310-444-0738.
Basic Car 8A95, Pico/Robertson and 8500 Cadillac Avenue
Senior Lead Officer Mario Gonzalez
Perimeter:
Santa Monica Boulevard (N)
National Boulevard (S)
Robertson Boulevard (E)and
Overland Avenue (W)
As of August 31st there has been a 13% decrease in Part 1 crime. Beware of distraction burglars who come into the area and prey on elderly victims by befriending them, gaining their trust and then stealing from them. Usually they are posing as a utility worker, a contractor or a person in distress. Immediately report suspicious persons in you area.
Burglaries are on the increase. Secure your homes. Lock all doors and windows, and close and lock your garage. Also do not leave valuables in plain view inside you car. There are opportunists out there that are tempted by laptop computers, cameras, purses and other valuables lying on the seat.
Any questions or quality of life issues please give me a call at (Office) 310-444-0740, (Cellular) 310-622-3389 or email at 25483@lapd.lacity.org.
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