Harbor Area Police Community Advisory Board Meeting
(October 15, 2009)
Sergeant Catherine Plows (host)
Captain Billy Hayes gave an update:
- two homicides on Lomita Blvd. near the desolate oil yards
- there have been 21 felony arrests in our area for various violations
- our area is still a place which has code “296” sex offenders. the police department continues to monitor them, some have been sent back to prison
- 20th and Pacific Ave has been a hot spot for criminal activity
- similarly, like the Fourth of July every officer is deployed on duty. it will be the same this Halloween
- surveillance cameras in neighborhoods like the Point Fermin Neighborhood Watch area
Guest, Joan T. McNamara, Assistant Commanding Officer, CTCIB, - in charge of counter terrorism in the harbor and part of the national anti-terrorism advisory board for the President
- gave the first national presentation of the new iWatch program.
- updated us on S.A.R.S. (Suspicious Activity Report) to education police departments about anti-terrorism.
- the iWatch program is a national program to educate the Neighborhood Watch groups and the general public.
- gave history of her participation with Secretary Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, under President George W. Bush who also co-author of the USA PATRIOT Act.
- reviewed what Code “2201” is
- there are 22 Federal investigating agencies in the United States
- overview of Los Angeles Police Dept S.A.R.S. program (Suspicious Activity Report) so they can open terrorist cases
- mechanisms to prompt local police to check a person’s nationality, criminal record, …
- she showed two PSA (Public Service Announcement) movies about iWatch
What constitutes calling the police?
1. If you see someone taking photos of non-esthetic value, security fencing, city infrastructure; dropping off suspicious packages...
2. If so, initiate call to local police
3. S.A.R.S. report generated
4. An investigation is opened
- surveillance cameras in neighborhoods update. linking the police department to them. on apr (?) link ip address
- whose the contact? (not sure). the department is still in the process of building a security room for surveillance. the harbor department has given a $52,000.00 grant for the project.
web site for iWatch:
http://www.lapdonline.org/iwatchla
and
www.iwatchla.org
SARS reporting program is the number one priority in the United States.
There have been issues with LAPD Crime Maps
http://www.lapdcrimemaps.org/
The LAPD Crime Maps uses geo-coding to plot crimes
Please, contact your senior lead officer to confirm crime on LAPD Crime Maps to verify that the crime truly occurred in our area.
Comments from citizens for Commander Joan McNamara and Captain Billy Hayes
- iWatch should be tempered without hysteria from citizens.
- arrest those who are known criminals in known crime areas first
- fix the internal problems on response times and contacting the LAPD Watch Commander on duty
Response from Captain Billy Hayes, police would like to eradicate crimes on a permanent basis, so longer term investigations are being performed.
- there was a complaint of police non-presence on Paseo Del Mar.
Response from Captain Billy Hayes, he introduced traffic officer for the South Harbor area and Officer Brian Cook.
- Suggestion went out to attend Neighborhood Watch meetings.
- Mona and Leslie worked on CPAD
- Lonna Calhoun, President, COPE Preparedness, Point of Distribution, flu (Swine Flu) shots on Saturday & Sunday, Bagdonovich Park 9-5 for people who do not insurance. Wilmington Rec Center
If you would like to volunteer, contact: Lonna@COPE-Preparedness.org
http://www.copss-ca.org/
Next meeting November 19th, 2009.
Friday, November 13, 2009
2009_09_16 Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
2009_09_16
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Bruno Schmidt ran the meeting for L.A.P.D. Senior Lead Officer Brian Cook who is sitting in for Officer Joe Buscaino who is absent on assignment.
We discussed…
Meeting places, because Point Fermin Elementary School wants to charge $100.00 every 3 months to use the auditorium. So, possible new meeting places,
Point Fermin Park, Cabrillo Marina next to hotel, Angel’s Gate Park in a bungalow.
Another possibility would be locating funds to pay school to use the auditorium for meetings, they want $100.00 every 3 months
A mention of the next Point Fermin Homeowners Association meeting on Saturday at Point Fermin Park Community Building
Community Continuity program in case of emergency. Victor & Jennifer Maldonado attended the "Community Continuity — Prepare, Protect & Sustain our Harbor Communities — Phase One."
Being prepared for a catastrophic event from a San Andreas Fault earthquake:
Although, San Pedro is not projected to receive major damage during a major earthquake from the San Andreas Fault, San Pedro is projected to be affected due to the infrastructure collapse of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino & San Gabriel counties, for example, transportation due to freeway bridge collapses, disruption of vital services like unavailable gas, telephone, water...
We would like to begin the organization of a Community Emergency Response Team for the Point Fermin area beginning with a CERT certification.
http://www.cert-la.com/index.shtml
We would need a location to be certified, like the YMCA, hotel or Cabrillo Bath House.
Updates to follow.
Ways to get the message out, Call Random Lengths, placing flyers up at LightHouse cafe, Pacific Diner, Beach City Market...
The application was signed for Neighborhood Watch signs, placing them up
Crime stats, L.A.P.D. were presented
28th & Alma Street incident
In our area:
Violent attack on 27th Street & alley between Peck Ave & Carolina Street
19th & Pacific, 7-11 convenience store permitted to be built
More helicopter watches in our area
26th & Kerckhoff Ave. has been a problem
A big THANK YOU to Janice Hahn’s office who stepped in to assist with the quality of life issues at 28xx Carolina Street. There have been numerous and ongoing complaints of noise, fighting, drunkenness, threats, alleged drug dealing & also an alleged auto repair business/front. This address has been a quality of life issue for well over two years. Janice Hahn’s office was involved & shut down the alleged auto repair business — as an observation, it cannot be overstated how dramatic a change can be affected by enforcing a simple code violation.
The corner of 26th Street & Denison problems of noise, fights.
For all non-emergency calls, Non-Emergency business number 213-928-8223
Problem at 26xx Kerckhoff riding load motorcycle at all hours of the night.
Graffiti in neighborhood.
Graffiti Removal Request System
http://www.lacity.org/BPW/OCS/grsr.htm
Get number to clean it up, or, take a picture of it then remove graffiti immediately.
Look into notifying the Fort MacArthur Base to attend meetings or put in their newsletters
Fireworks at night have been a problem.
For illegal auto repair businesses or dumping of oil and/or pollutants call,
Department of Building and
Safety Code Enforcement:
Bob Dunn
Tel : (310) 732-4532
BOB.DUNN@LACITY.ORG
For assistance in our district call Janice Hahn’s offices
Ana Dragin, MPA
Community Advocate for San Pedro
Councilwoman Janice Hahn
15th District, City of Los Angeles
To file a complaint, phone numbers for the correct department/information :
866-452-2489 call center for city of los angeles
or
311
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Bruno Schmidt ran the meeting for L.A.P.D. Senior Lead Officer Brian Cook who is sitting in for Officer Joe Buscaino who is absent on assignment.
We discussed…
Meeting places, because Point Fermin Elementary School wants to charge $100.00 every 3 months to use the auditorium. So, possible new meeting places,
Point Fermin Park, Cabrillo Marina next to hotel, Angel’s Gate Park in a bungalow.
Another possibility would be locating funds to pay school to use the auditorium for meetings, they want $100.00 every 3 months
A mention of the next Point Fermin Homeowners Association meeting on Saturday at Point Fermin Park Community Building
Community Continuity program in case of emergency. Victor & Jennifer Maldonado attended the "Community Continuity — Prepare, Protect & Sustain our Harbor Communities — Phase One."
Being prepared for a catastrophic event from a San Andreas Fault earthquake:
Although, San Pedro is not projected to receive major damage during a major earthquake from the San Andreas Fault, San Pedro is projected to be affected due to the infrastructure collapse of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino & San Gabriel counties, for example, transportation due to freeway bridge collapses, disruption of vital services like unavailable gas, telephone, water...
We would like to begin the organization of a Community Emergency Response Team for the Point Fermin area beginning with a CERT certification.
http://www.cert-la.com/index.shtml
We would need a location to be certified, like the YMCA, hotel or Cabrillo Bath House.
Updates to follow.
Ways to get the message out, Call Random Lengths, placing flyers up at LightHouse cafe, Pacific Diner, Beach City Market...
The application was signed for Neighborhood Watch signs, placing them up
Crime stats, L.A.P.D. were presented
28th & Alma Street incident
In our area:
Violent attack on 27th Street & alley between Peck Ave & Carolina Street
19th & Pacific, 7-11 convenience store permitted to be built
More helicopter watches in our area
26th & Kerckhoff Ave. has been a problem
A big THANK YOU to Janice Hahn’s office who stepped in to assist with the quality of life issues at 28xx Carolina Street. There have been numerous and ongoing complaints of noise, fighting, drunkenness, threats, alleged drug dealing & also an alleged auto repair business/front. This address has been a quality of life issue for well over two years. Janice Hahn’s office was involved & shut down the alleged auto repair business — as an observation, it cannot be overstated how dramatic a change can be affected by enforcing a simple code violation.
The corner of 26th Street & Denison problems of noise, fights.
For all non-emergency calls, Non-Emergency business number 213-928-8223
Problem at 26xx Kerckhoff riding load motorcycle at all hours of the night.
Graffiti in neighborhood.
Graffiti Removal Request System
http://www.lacity.org/BPW/OCS/grsr.htm
Get number to clean it up, or, take a picture of it then remove graffiti immediately.
Look into notifying the Fort MacArthur Base to attend meetings or put in their newsletters
Fireworks at night have been a problem.
For illegal auto repair businesses or dumping of oil and/or pollutants call,
Department of Building and
Safety Code Enforcement:
Bob Dunn
Tel : (310) 732-4532
BOB.DUNN@LACITY.ORG
For assistance in our district call Janice Hahn’s offices
Ana Dragin, MPA
Community Advocate for San Pedro
Councilwoman Janice Hahn
15th District, City of Los Angeles
To file a complaint, phone numbers for the correct department/information :
866-452-2489 call center for city of los angeles
or
311
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Meeting 4/15/09 Tax Day
2009_04
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Bruno Schmidt ran the meeting for L.A.P.D. Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino who was absent on assignment.
Special guests, Los Angeles Fire Department members, Captain Two Urban Search & Rescue Ernie Ojeda Fire Station 88 & Firefighter Paul Del Pinto who is a hazardous materials expert from Fire Station 48 (16th & Grand). Captain Two of Urban Search & Rescue, Ernie Ojeda, was a first responder to the New York, Twin Towers terrorist incident on September 11th and is also a first responder for FEMA on violent hurricanes such as Katrina. Both men gave tips during the meeting.
Mr. Schmidt reviewed last meeting's notes & updated us on the happenings since our last meeting.
A big thanks goes out to our police department who on March 8th, on Denison & 28th Street made key arrests of a man and a women who were burglary suspects! Stolen goods were recovered.
Details: Police were called to a "man and woman dispute." When officers arrived, the man who was at the scene fit the description of a burglary suspect — knuckles tattooed "F**K LAPD." The female at the scene told the officers that she might be wanted for not returning her rental car on time. When she directed the officers to the rental car, there were numerous stolen items in the vehicles such as: Sony Playstations, cellphones, watches, necklaces, bracelets, cameras and numerous backpacks. Also found in the vehicle were a ski mask, gloves and numerous flashlights.
Discussions, we'll look into having a link from sanpedro.com to announce Neighborhood watch meetings.
Ways to disseminate information, for example, emails, flyers, announcement boards, place flyers at Beach City Market, Light House Cafe, Pacific Diner, an announcement was placed for parents in student newsletter at Point Fermin Elementary School, suggestion of decals for business storefront windows, maybe using Yahoo Groups with moderators (registration required), flyers at new police station opening, flyers at fire station 48, mounting neighborhood signs
A tip was made that perhaps using the phone number of 911 on a cell phone might not be the most efficient way to report an emergency due to the delays in being switched to the appropriate department, if possible when at home use your landline in your house instead of your cell phone, there will be less of a delay.
(877) 275-5273 san pedro police non-emergency number
There was a major car keying incident from 28th-26th street on multiple vehicles
Several complaints have been recorded concerning chronic partying/drunkeness on the 28xx block of Carolina Street. Police have been out on several occasions. Some neighbors are also complaining they are being threaten by the revelers
Obligation to call the police if small children are involved
Several complaints regarding barking dogs.
Los Angeles Animal Services
Telephone: 888-4LAPET1 888-452-7381 FAX 213-847-0555
To eliminate a barking dog problem please go online to:
http://www.laanimalservices.com/serv_barkingdog.htm
"It is against the law for a dog owner, or anyone in control or custody of a dog, to allow the dog to make excessive noise, after receiving a legal notice of the noise complaint and a request to make it stop. The term “excessive noise” means noise which is unreasonably annoying, disturbing, offensive, or which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property of one or more persons occupying property in the community or neighborhood. This law does not apply to a commercial animal establishment with a legal permit. (LAMC 53.63)"
Harbor Area Community Police Station, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, on April 25th 2009, 6:00 P.M. 2175 John S. Gibson Boulevard, San Pedro
Lastly, a quick summery by Victor & Jennifer Maldonado from the project "Community Continuity — Prepare, Protect & Sustain our Harbor Communities — Phase One."
Being prepared for a catastrophic event from a San Andreas Fault earthquake:
Although, San Pedro is not projected to receive major damage during a major earthquake from the San Andreas Fault, San Pedro is projected to be affected due to the infrastructure collapse of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino & San Gabriel counties, for example, transportation due to freeway bridge collapses, disruption of vital services like unavailable gas, telephone, water...
We would like to begin the organization of a Community Emergency Response Team for the Point Fermin area beginning with a CERT certification.
http://www.cert-la.com/index.shtml
We would need a location to be certified, like the YMCA, hotel or Cabrillo Bath House.
Updates to follow.
Next meeting third Wednesday of June 2009
lapdonline.org
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Bruno Schmidt ran the meeting for L.A.P.D. Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino who was absent on assignment.
Special guests, Los Angeles Fire Department members, Captain Two Urban Search & Rescue Ernie Ojeda Fire Station 88 & Firefighter Paul Del Pinto who is a hazardous materials expert from Fire Station 48 (16th & Grand). Captain Two of Urban Search & Rescue, Ernie Ojeda, was a first responder to the New York, Twin Towers terrorist incident on September 11th and is also a first responder for FEMA on violent hurricanes such as Katrina. Both men gave tips during the meeting.
Mr. Schmidt reviewed last meeting's notes & updated us on the happenings since our last meeting.
A big thanks goes out to our police department who on March 8th, on Denison & 28th Street made key arrests of a man and a women who were burglary suspects! Stolen goods were recovered.
Details: Police were called to a "man and woman dispute." When officers arrived, the man who was at the scene fit the description of a burglary suspect — knuckles tattooed "F**K LAPD." The female at the scene told the officers that she might be wanted for not returning her rental car on time. When she directed the officers to the rental car, there were numerous stolen items in the vehicles such as: Sony Playstations, cellphones, watches, necklaces, bracelets, cameras and numerous backpacks. Also found in the vehicle were a ski mask, gloves and numerous flashlights.
Discussions, we'll look into having a link from sanpedro.com to announce Neighborhood watch meetings.
Ways to disseminate information, for example, emails, flyers, announcement boards, place flyers at Beach City Market, Light House Cafe, Pacific Diner, an announcement was placed for parents in student newsletter at Point Fermin Elementary School, suggestion of decals for business storefront windows, maybe using Yahoo Groups with moderators (registration required), flyers at new police station opening, flyers at fire station 48, mounting neighborhood signs
A tip was made that perhaps using the phone number of 911 on a cell phone might not be the most efficient way to report an emergency due to the delays in being switched to the appropriate department, if possible when at home use your landline in your house instead of your cell phone, there will be less of a delay.
(877) 275-5273 san pedro police non-emergency number
There was a major car keying incident from 28th-26th street on multiple vehicles
Several complaints have been recorded concerning chronic partying/drunkeness on the 28xx block of Carolina Street. Police have been out on several occasions. Some neighbors are also complaining they are being threaten by the revelers
Obligation to call the police if small children are involved
Several complaints regarding barking dogs.
Los Angeles Animal Services
Telephone: 888-4LAPET1 888-452-7381 FAX 213-847-0555
To eliminate a barking dog problem please go online to:
http://www.laanimalservices.com/serv_barkingdog.htm
"It is against the law for a dog owner, or anyone in control or custody of a dog, to allow the dog to make excessive noise, after receiving a legal notice of the noise complaint and a request to make it stop. The term “excessive noise” means noise which is unreasonably annoying, disturbing, offensive, or which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property of one or more persons occupying property in the community or neighborhood. This law does not apply to a commercial animal establishment with a legal permit. (LAMC 53.63)"
Harbor Area Community Police Station, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, on April 25th 2009, 6:00 P.M. 2175 John S. Gibson Boulevard, San Pedro
Lastly, a quick summery by Victor & Jennifer Maldonado from the project "Community Continuity — Prepare, Protect & Sustain our Harbor Communities — Phase One."
Being prepared for a catastrophic event from a San Andreas Fault earthquake:
Although, San Pedro is not projected to receive major damage during a major earthquake from the San Andreas Fault, San Pedro is projected to be affected due to the infrastructure collapse of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino & San Gabriel counties, for example, transportation due to freeway bridge collapses, disruption of vital services like unavailable gas, telephone, water...
We would like to begin the organization of a Community Emergency Response Team for the Point Fermin area beginning with a CERT certification.
http://www.cert-la.com/index.shtml
We would need a location to be certified, like the YMCA, hotel or Cabrillo Bath House.
Updates to follow.
Next meeting third Wednesday of June 2009
lapdonline.org
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
02/2009 Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
2009_02
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
L.A.P.D. Officer Joe Buscaino was present
In the month of January there was a spike in burglary break.
A break at 33xx Peck Ave. feb 15 until 5pm until the next day at 6pm
Public Service Announcement:
Attention, all GPS owners please stow away your GPS from your cars there has been a spike in GPS theft
Special duty police patrols have been operating at night to watch neighborhoods in an attempt to catch those participating in criminal activity during the night hours. Arrests from these patrols have been made near 14th & Mesa and also at 30th & Grand
Several complaints have been received regarding the 2700 block of South Pacific Avenue
meth, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, still a problem in our neighborhood
the house 31xx kerhoff has been shut down
Harbor Community Police Station facility grand opening in April
January saw an increase in property crimes in the harbor community
2 individuals have been arrested and are in custody for the homicide behind the Pacific Diner
1 (877) ask-lapd
"san pedro today" is the new newspaper
apply to receive the neighborhood watch signs:
lapdonline.org
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
L.A.P.D. Officer Joe Buscaino was present
In the month of January there was a spike in burglary break.
A break at 33xx Peck Ave. feb 15 until 5pm until the next day at 6pm
Public Service Announcement:
Attention, all GPS owners please stow away your GPS from your cars there has been a spike in GPS theft
Special duty police patrols have been operating at night to watch neighborhoods in an attempt to catch those participating in criminal activity during the night hours. Arrests from these patrols have been made near 14th & Mesa and also at 30th & Grand
Several complaints have been received regarding the 2700 block of South Pacific Avenue
meth, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, still a problem in our neighborhood
the house 31xx kerhoff has been shut down
Harbor Community Police Station facility grand opening in April
January saw an increase in property crimes in the harbor community
2 individuals have been arrested and are in custody for the homicide behind the Pacific Diner
1 (877) ask-lapd
"san pedro today" is the new newspaper
apply to receive the neighborhood watch signs:
lapdonline.org
Monday, January 26, 2009
Neighborhood Watch Meeting Update 1/21/09
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
L.A.P.D. Officer Joe Buscaino was present with special guest:
Detective Lou Paglialonga, Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Division
Lou is a property crime investigator who lived in San Pedro
Detective Lou Paglialonga's contact information,
310-367-9735
email: 30329@lapd.lacity.org
Officer Joe Buscaino's contact information,
email: 33537@lapd.lacity.org
Jan 11-17 hit hard. 2 burglaries: 1 from 12mid-6am and 1 from 6pm-11pm
1 car stolen
Detective Lou Paglialonga's (of Property Crimes) points of interest were to consider getting the word out to others about how to prevent crime in our neighborhoods:
burglaries at home, autos, personality theft all of the harbor area detectives are part of Detective Lou Paglialonga's team in our area most burglars are truant offenders
a few traits to look out for about them:
they'll walk through neighborhoods to see if anyone is home, usually in a group
some of these kids who are not in school are doing the crimes so call if u see them not in school
prevent thefts by not leaving ladders laying around, make it more difficult for anyone to break in
be careful who you let into your house
think prevention, get the word out, do not leave your windows open, doors, don't leave belongings in car
remove electrical extension cords going through windows
if leaving your house for any extended period of time, do not leave doors open
of note, homes with dogs usually do not get robbed
hide surveillance cameras
report cars that do not belong in your neighborhood
let neighbor know when you leave on a trip
mark your property, ipods, laptops,...with driver's license. police can use this identification to return your property
do not leave your valuables in your car, crime could be reduced by practicing this
using a club to protect car
always report the break in to your car
sometimes kids will through rocks at window to see if anyone is home - 40th street carolina place has been a problem
there are special juvenile officers to deal with juvenile crimes/suspects
"we tip" line is anonymous
"text a tip" is anonymous
remember to temper the information given at the meetings with balance in your lives
chip to get in cars gta (?)
problems:
door to door solicitors, must have a valid permit from the City of Los Angeles and registered
some narcotic violators ride bikes because they don't have licenses
curfew task force - some of the kids are from other areas
criminal homeless, transients, quality task force at the end of the month, make sure there are no encampments in your areas
running stop signs has been a problem
let motor officers know about traffic violations
living in RVs off of Hamilton
Los Angeles Police Department Anonymous Crime Tip Program Public
www.lapdonline.org/get_involved/pdf_view/39390
Los Angeles Police Department Anonymous Crime Tip Program
Public Fact Sheet
In response to demand from the public for secure and anonymous ways to submit crime tips to the
authorities, the Los Angeles Police Department has developed two new anonymous tip services for use by
the public. They are:
1. Text-a-tip Service:
User types “LAPD” plus their tip on their cell phone or PDA and texts it to “CRIMES” (274637). The
text message is encrypted and an alias is generated, masking the identity of the sender from the
police. The police have no way of determining the user’s identity.
2. New Web Tip link
Users go to www.lapdonline.org and follow the link for “Anonymous Web Tips.”
The user then fills in a form and submits it via the Internet. The tip goes through a secure server
where, again the identity of the sender is masked from the detectives receiving the Web tip.
Call 911 in an emergency…
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
These new crime tip services are for non-emergency investigative information only and will not generate a
radio call or summon the police to your location.
Delete your text-a-tip messages…
For your safety, you should always delete all text messages to and from “CRIMES” (27463) from your in
box and your out box.
Note: The program is available on most, but not all major wireless carriers, therefore we cannot guarantee
this program will work for all participants. Although the program is complimentary to participants,
standard text messaging rates may apply. Check with your carrier and wireless plan for details.
How to Submit a Tip via Text Messaging
To text a tip to the Los Angeles Police Department, you must have text messaging enabled on your phone
and subscribe to a participating cell phone carrier. To begin your tip session, text the word "LAPD" to the
number 27463, which spells the word "CRIMES" on your phone's keypad.
While handset menus differ by carrier or model, here are some basic steps on how to compose a text
message containing
Find "Messaging" or "SMS" on your phone's main menu.
1. Create a new txt message or send txt or SMS text.
2. When composing your message:
o Enter the number 274637 as the mobile # or in the "to" line
o Then, in the message body, type word LAPD, a space, and then your crime tip information
(LAPD is not case-sensitive)
3. Hit "Send" to send the message.
4. You will receive a response from Crime Stoppers shortly, which will start the secure txt dialogue.
When you complete your tip submission, for your safety, you should always delete all text messages to
and from 274637 from your text message in box and out box.
What is Text Messaging and How Do I Know If I Can Send or Receive a Text?
Text messaging is also known as SMS or "short message service." Text messaging is a way to
communicate on your mobile by sending or receiving plain text messages. To determine if you can send
text messages, it is best to contact your wireless provider or refer to your mobile device's manual.
You will not be asked to reveal your identity to the Police in order to provide information about a violent
crime and the Police will not be able to trace the text message in any way.
A special computer server will encrypt your message and mask your identity before sending your tip to the
Police. This service is truly anonymous.
Types of Crimes to Submit
The LAPD wants information on every type of crime, not just those covered in the media. The text tip line
is not traced, and we are not interested in the user's identity. We believe these new anonymous forms of
providing tips to the Police offer a way for callers to rid their neighborhoods of crime SAFELY.
When to Submit a Tip
You may submit a tip anytime, anywhere, 24/7.
Cost to Send
Although the LAPD service is free and requires no purchase or fee for participation, standard messaging
rates and other fees may apply. Check your mobile plan for more details.
Help
At any time, from your mobile phone, send a text message with the word "HELP" to CRIMES (274637) for
program information. This is for operational information, not to solicit help from the LAPD.
Privacy
No mobile phone information is collected by the Los Angeles Police Department as part of this program.
Your text-a-tip is completely anonymous to the Los Angeles Police Department and is only identifiable via
a four-digit tip code that will be provided to you. Any information you submit is directed to the LAPD’s
Regional Crime Center detectives, who will disseminate the information to the appropriate LAPD
investigative officers.
To Stop the Program
To stop the program at any time, which will prevent LAPD from being able to securely respond back to
you, you can opt out via text message. Send a text message with the word "STOP" to CRIMES (274637).
You'll receive a one-time opt-out confirmation text message. If you choose to, you can submit a text tip
again at a later time by texting the word LAPD along with your tip to CRIMES (274637)
Big thanks to Joe for bringing in Detective Lou Paglialonga! :)
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
L.A.P.D. Officer Joe Buscaino was present with special guest:
Detective Lou Paglialonga, Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Division
Lou is a property crime investigator who lived in San Pedro
Detective Lou Paglialonga's contact information,
310-367-9735
email: 30329@lapd.lacity.org
Officer Joe Buscaino's contact information,
email: 33537@lapd.lacity.org
Jan 11-17 hit hard. 2 burglaries: 1 from 12mid-6am and 1 from 6pm-11pm
1 car stolen
Detective Lou Paglialonga's (of Property Crimes) points of interest were to consider getting the word out to others about how to prevent crime in our neighborhoods:
burglaries at home, autos, personality theft all of the harbor area detectives are part of Detective Lou Paglialonga's team in our area most burglars are truant offenders
a few traits to look out for about them:
they'll walk through neighborhoods to see if anyone is home, usually in a group
some of these kids who are not in school are doing the crimes so call if u see them not in school
prevent thefts by not leaving ladders laying around, make it more difficult for anyone to break in
be careful who you let into your house
think prevention, get the word out, do not leave your windows open, doors, don't leave belongings in car
remove electrical extension cords going through windows
if leaving your house for any extended period of time, do not leave doors open
of note, homes with dogs usually do not get robbed
hide surveillance cameras
report cars that do not belong in your neighborhood
let neighbor know when you leave on a trip
mark your property, ipods, laptops,...with driver's license. police can use this identification to return your property
do not leave your valuables in your car, crime could be reduced by practicing this
using a club to protect car
always report the break in to your car
sometimes kids will through rocks at window to see if anyone is home - 40th street carolina place has been a problem
there are special juvenile officers to deal with juvenile crimes/suspects
"we tip" line is anonymous
"text a tip" is anonymous
remember to temper the information given at the meetings with balance in your lives
chip to get in cars gta (?)
problems:
door to door solicitors, must have a valid permit from the City of Los Angeles and registered
some narcotic violators ride bikes because they don't have licenses
curfew task force - some of the kids are from other areas
criminal homeless, transients, quality task force at the end of the month, make sure there are no encampments in your areas
running stop signs has been a problem
let motor officers know about traffic violations
living in RVs off of Hamilton
Los Angeles Police Department Anonymous Crime Tip Program Public
www.lapdonline.org/get_involved/pdf_view/39390
Los Angeles Police Department Anonymous Crime Tip Program
Public Fact Sheet
In response to demand from the public for secure and anonymous ways to submit crime tips to the
authorities, the Los Angeles Police Department has developed two new anonymous tip services for use by
the public. They are:
1. Text-a-tip Service:
User types “LAPD” plus their tip on their cell phone or PDA and texts it to “CRIMES” (274637). The
text message is encrypted and an alias is generated, masking the identity of the sender from the
police. The police have no way of determining the user’s identity.
2. New Web Tip link
Users go to www.lapdonline.org and follow the link for “Anonymous Web Tips.”
The user then fills in a form and submits it via the Internet. The tip goes through a secure server
where, again the identity of the sender is masked from the detectives receiving the Web tip.
Call 911 in an emergency…
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
These new crime tip services are for non-emergency investigative information only and will not generate a
radio call or summon the police to your location.
Delete your text-a-tip messages…
For your safety, you should always delete all text messages to and from “CRIMES” (27463) from your in
box and your out box.
Note: The program is available on most, but not all major wireless carriers, therefore we cannot guarantee
this program will work for all participants. Although the program is complimentary to participants,
standard text messaging rates may apply. Check with your carrier and wireless plan for details.
How to Submit a Tip via Text Messaging
To text a tip to the Los Angeles Police Department, you must have text messaging enabled on your phone
and subscribe to a participating cell phone carrier. To begin your tip session, text the word "LAPD" to the
number 27463, which spells the word "CRIMES" on your phone's keypad.
While handset menus differ by carrier or model, here are some basic steps on how to compose a text
message containing
Find "Messaging" or "SMS" on your phone's main menu.
1. Create a new txt message or send txt or SMS text.
2. When composing your message:
o Enter the number 274637 as the mobile # or in the "to" line
o Then, in the message body, type word LAPD, a space, and then your crime tip information
(LAPD is not case-sensitive)
3. Hit "Send" to send the message.
4. You will receive a response from Crime Stoppers shortly, which will start the secure txt dialogue.
When you complete your tip submission, for your safety, you should always delete all text messages to
and from 274637 from your text message in box and out box.
What is Text Messaging and How Do I Know If I Can Send or Receive a Text?
Text messaging is also known as SMS or "short message service." Text messaging is a way to
communicate on your mobile by sending or receiving plain text messages. To determine if you can send
text messages, it is best to contact your wireless provider or refer to your mobile device's manual.
You will not be asked to reveal your identity to the Police in order to provide information about a violent
crime and the Police will not be able to trace the text message in any way.
A special computer server will encrypt your message and mask your identity before sending your tip to the
Police. This service is truly anonymous.
Types of Crimes to Submit
The LAPD wants information on every type of crime, not just those covered in the media. The text tip line
is not traced, and we are not interested in the user's identity. We believe these new anonymous forms of
providing tips to the Police offer a way for callers to rid their neighborhoods of crime SAFELY.
When to Submit a Tip
You may submit a tip anytime, anywhere, 24/7.
Cost to Send
Although the LAPD service is free and requires no purchase or fee for participation, standard messaging
rates and other fees may apply. Check your mobile plan for more details.
Help
At any time, from your mobile phone, send a text message with the word "HELP" to CRIMES (274637) for
program information. This is for operational information, not to solicit help from the LAPD.
Privacy
No mobile phone information is collected by the Los Angeles Police Department as part of this program.
Your text-a-tip is completely anonymous to the Los Angeles Police Department and is only identifiable via
a four-digit tip code that will be provided to you. Any information you submit is directed to the LAPD’s
Regional Crime Center detectives, who will disseminate the information to the appropriate LAPD
investigative officers.
To Stop the Program
To stop the program at any time, which will prevent LAPD from being able to securely respond back to
you, you can opt out via text message. Send a text message with the word "STOP" to CRIMES (274637).
You'll receive a one-time opt-out confirmation text message. If you choose to, you can submit a text tip
again at a later time by texting the word LAPD along with your tip to CRIMES (274637)
Big thanks to Joe for bringing in Detective Lou Paglialonga! :)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin area 11/19/08
Neighborhood Watch Point Fermin area
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Please forgive me for getting this out a little late. I had foot surgery on 11/19 and have been a little bed-ridden and behind. But I'm back. Carol Anne Schmidt
L.A.P.D. Officer Joe Buscaino was present with special guest City Attorney and Neighborhood Prosecutor, Justin Houterman, (323) 789-2701
Big thanks to Joe for bringing in Mr. Houterman! :)
Officer Joe Buscaino's update:
- Crime report for our area web site —
to receive an up to date interactive map of our area, go to http://www.lapdcrimemaps.org/
type in your address, select date and mileage range to get results
- residential break-in at 3004 South Carolina Street, during the day (time of break-in unknown at this time),
entry -- windows left open
- there has been an increase in grand theft auto and break-ins to automobiles 3% and 4% increase respectively, the police is asking for our help to bring number down on this crime by keeping items out of sight when cars are parked
- theft by misinformation is another crime on the rise, for example, a person will damage a car and ask owner to exchange information and then take their money
- police is asking for a goal of 5% crime reduction, the metro police and motorcycle patrol have been brought in to assist with this goal
- the person who has in the past be caught watching people in the neighborhood is now using a motorized scooter to get around
Joe also briefed us on Quality of Life Issues program
- inspecting catering trucks, closing outdoor restaurants from unlicensed restaurants run from front of homes (quality of life issue), working in conjunction with health inspectors and with Building and Safety Department, making crime arrests,
- narcotic arrests are still being made in our area, meth and meth paraphernalia
-- Officer Joe Buscaino introduced City Attorney & Neighborhood Prosecutor, Justin Houterman who spoke to us
about the Quality of Life Issues
Mr. Houterman is in charge of filing the following issues for the City of Los Angeles, (323) 789-2701 - office
Mr. Houterman gave us a summary of what he does
- recycling theft (although this is not at the top of the list for important issues these still get filed), city realizes this is a concern
- files charges against those who drug deal
- looks into complaints about homes suspected of being used to sell illegal narcotics and abate by closing properties, adding security lighting, request security guards to enforce the law and stop the problems in the neighborhood, usually property owners cooperate with changes that are mandated
- unfortunately, there can be no specific comments concerning ongoing investigations, but, once filed with court it is public information
- Mr. Houterman detailed what happens to properties when there are issues
- be patient, in the civil world the process can be slow due to motions, filings,...
- when to call the police — loud music, drug dealing, fighting, break-ins...
- retribution can be an issue so call police and call anonymously
- restraining orders can be issued
Both Officer Buscaino and Mr. Houterman behooved us to do what's right in our neighborhoods to make them a great place to live and reiterated that the police are here to help us
Update on speed bumps, the City has said it is feasible to put in 3 speed bumps on Carolina Street from 26th to 30th but that 70% of neighbor endorsements will be needed from head-of-household
Joe mentioned that the police has been viewing our blog and interested in http://www.pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Mr. Houterman commented on cameras in the neighborhoods and that when the new Harbor Division police station opens there will be more information on this
Next meeting:
3rd wednesday january 21st, 2009
http://pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Please forgive me for getting this out a little late. I had foot surgery on 11/19 and have been a little bed-ridden and behind. But I'm back. Carol Anne Schmidt
L.A.P.D. Officer Joe Buscaino was present with special guest City Attorney and Neighborhood Prosecutor, Justin Houterman, (323) 789-2701
Big thanks to Joe for bringing in Mr. Houterman! :)
Officer Joe Buscaino's update:
- Crime report for our area web site —
to receive an up to date interactive map of our area, go to http://www.lapdcrimemaps.org/
type in your address, select date and mileage range to get results
- residential break-in at 3004 South Carolina Street, during the day (time of break-in unknown at this time),
entry -- windows left open
- there has been an increase in grand theft auto and break-ins to automobiles 3% and 4% increase respectively, the police is asking for our help to bring number down on this crime by keeping items out of sight when cars are parked
- theft by misinformation is another crime on the rise, for example, a person will damage a car and ask owner to exchange information and then take their money
- police is asking for a goal of 5% crime reduction, the metro police and motorcycle patrol have been brought in to assist with this goal
- the person who has in the past be caught watching people in the neighborhood is now using a motorized scooter to get around
Joe also briefed us on Quality of Life Issues program
- inspecting catering trucks, closing outdoor restaurants from unlicensed restaurants run from front of homes (quality of life issue), working in conjunction with health inspectors and with Building and Safety Department, making crime arrests,
- narcotic arrests are still being made in our area, meth and meth paraphernalia
-- Officer Joe Buscaino introduced City Attorney & Neighborhood Prosecutor, Justin Houterman who spoke to us
about the Quality of Life Issues
Mr. Houterman is in charge of filing the following issues for the City of Los Angeles, (323) 789-2701 - office
Mr. Houterman gave us a summary of what he does
- recycling theft (although this is not at the top of the list for important issues these still get filed), city realizes this is a concern
- files charges against those who drug deal
- looks into complaints about homes suspected of being used to sell illegal narcotics and abate by closing properties, adding security lighting, request security guards to enforce the law and stop the problems in the neighborhood, usually property owners cooperate with changes that are mandated
- unfortunately, there can be no specific comments concerning ongoing investigations, but, once filed with court it is public information
- Mr. Houterman detailed what happens to properties when there are issues
- be patient, in the civil world the process can be slow due to motions, filings,...
- when to call the police — loud music, drug dealing, fighting, break-ins...
- retribution can be an issue so call police and call anonymously
- restraining orders can be issued
Both Officer Buscaino and Mr. Houterman behooved us to do what's right in our neighborhoods to make them a great place to live and reiterated that the police are here to help us
Update on speed bumps, the City has said it is feasible to put in 3 speed bumps on Carolina Street from 26th to 30th but that 70% of neighbor endorsements will be needed from head-of-household
Joe mentioned that the police has been viewing our blog and interested in http://www.pointferminwatchdog.blogspot.com/
Mr. Houterman commented on cameras in the neighborhoods and that when the new Harbor Division police station opens there will be more information on this
Next meeting:
3rd wednesday january 21st, 2009
Thursday, October 16, 2008
WARNING FOR ALL PARENTS ACROSS SAN PEDRO:
WARNING FOR ALL PARENTS ACROSS SAN PEDRO: IF IT WASN?T FOR ONE VALIANT HERO, WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THIS GIRL? THINK ABOUT IT; PLEASE WATCH FOR ALL KIDS, AS THIS PERSON DID, AND DO THE RIGHT THING
By Diana L. Chapman
My friend?s daughter ? who is in my carpool-- called and warned me right away Wednesday that school officials were keeping the kid?s inside the campus after school. The reason: a potential abduction nearly occurred in broad daylight near two of our most populated schools ? Dana Middle School and San Pedro High.
?Look for me inside the campus,? the 11-year-old spouted, not realizing that the story would send chills up and down my spine. It?s always been one of my biggest fears that a child I know could get kidnapped, including my own son.
Once I picked up my friend?s daughter, I asked if the middle school sent a warning home. She immediately pulled out a folded letter from the school. I?m pleased to say they did write a warning ? a little late, but thank God they did it. I?m assuming it took time for them to sort out the story, because a letter was sent home yesterday, on Oct. 13.
According to the letter, last Wednesday (Oct. 8), ?two Latino males, ages 20-30, driving in a two door, dark (shiny) blue Dodge pick-up truck, approached? a San Pedro High female student, making ?inappropriate remarks,? which I?m sure were of a sexual nature, and then the male passenger jumped out and tried to pull the student into the truck.
The suspects were both described as bald.
All I could think of was how terrified this girl must have been when those men tried to grab and drag her at the not-so-quiet 14th and Cabrillo streets about 5 p.m. which just shows how belligerent, brazen and fearless these guys are. At 5 p.m. at 14th and Cabrillo, there are still often dozens of kids around ? between the Boys and Girls Club and the schools ? games at Daniel?s Field, officials leaving the school and adults coming to pick up their children.
That doesn?t even mention 5 o?clock traffic, people coming home, residents shopping at Von's and running errands.
And here were these guys fearlessly trying to snatch a younghigh school girl into their vehicle.
This is why ? while so many people complain about parents driving their kids to school instead of allowing them to walk -- I completely understand why we all do it. What if this was your kid? Would you ever forgive yourself?
Fortunately for this girl, an adult intervened to help her ?fend him off? and I applaud whoever this person was. I?d like to thank him or her myself ? because this is the kind of person we need to help protect our kids. And thank God, again, that someone was brave and had the courage to not sit and wait until the police arrived.
But if this adult had waited, I shudder to think what might have happened.
A report has been filed with the Los Angeles Police Department ? and if you have any information regarding this matter, please call the school at (310) 241-1106 or the police department?s Harbor Division at (310) 548-7605.
While the Dana letter encouraged parents not to alarm their children, it does express an important point we need to make to all of our kids no matter what age they are.
?We do not want your children to be alarmed,? wrote Mary Argandona, an assistant principal at Dana Middle School, ?yet, as always, we ask that you stress with your children the need for them to be aware and alert of their surroundings at all times. All students walking home should do so in a group.?
Plus, I?m sad to say with the closure of the Daily Breeze supplement, More San Pedro, and it seems ? less coverage in the Daily Breeze of San Pedro crime ? we will have to rely on each other for this information.
Lately, I?ve been shocked to read in the small Daily Breeze crime blog about people being shot in the back repeatedly and other horrific shooting incidents that are no longer making as big news it in the big newspaper where we all look for our information.
Therefore, I recommend to parents, students and officials that e-mail blasts on stories like this are imperative to keep our residents -- and our children -- safe. Please pass this story on ? especially if you have friends whose children walk to school.
And that doesn't matter if it's Torrance, Wilmington or Palos Verdes. Everywhere potential incidents like this can happen.
This just gives me one more reason to tell my son ? who just can?t understand it ? why I make him call the minute he arrives somewhere and the minute he leaves. Over cautious? Absolutely. But then I don?t want to find out the hard way if I?m not.
And even then, there are no guarantees.
Forward this story -------------------------------PLEASE!
By Diana L. Chapman
My friend?s daughter ? who is in my carpool-- called and warned me right away Wednesday that school officials were keeping the kid?s inside the campus after school. The reason: a potential abduction nearly occurred in broad daylight near two of our most populated schools ? Dana Middle School and San Pedro High.
?Look for me inside the campus,? the 11-year-old spouted, not realizing that the story would send chills up and down my spine. It?s always been one of my biggest fears that a child I know could get kidnapped, including my own son.
Once I picked up my friend?s daughter, I asked if the middle school sent a warning home. She immediately pulled out a folded letter from the school. I?m pleased to say they did write a warning ? a little late, but thank God they did it. I?m assuming it took time for them to sort out the story, because a letter was sent home yesterday, on Oct. 13.
According to the letter, last Wednesday (Oct. 8), ?two Latino males, ages 20-30, driving in a two door, dark (shiny) blue Dodge pick-up truck, approached? a San Pedro High female student, making ?inappropriate remarks,? which I?m sure were of a sexual nature, and then the male passenger jumped out and tried to pull the student into the truck.
The suspects were both described as bald.
All I could think of was how terrified this girl must have been when those men tried to grab and drag her at the not-so-quiet 14th and Cabrillo streets about 5 p.m. which just shows how belligerent, brazen and fearless these guys are. At 5 p.m. at 14th and Cabrillo, there are still often dozens of kids around ? between the Boys and Girls Club and the schools ? games at Daniel?s Field, officials leaving the school and adults coming to pick up their children.
That doesn?t even mention 5 o?clock traffic, people coming home, residents shopping at Von's and running errands.
And here were these guys fearlessly trying to snatch a younghigh school girl into their vehicle.
This is why ? while so many people complain about parents driving their kids to school instead of allowing them to walk -- I completely understand why we all do it. What if this was your kid? Would you ever forgive yourself?
Fortunately for this girl, an adult intervened to help her ?fend him off? and I applaud whoever this person was. I?d like to thank him or her myself ? because this is the kind of person we need to help protect our kids. And thank God, again, that someone was brave and had the courage to not sit and wait until the police arrived.
But if this adult had waited, I shudder to think what might have happened.
A report has been filed with the Los Angeles Police Department ? and if you have any information regarding this matter, please call the school at (310) 241-1106 or the police department?s Harbor Division at (310) 548-7605.
While the Dana letter encouraged parents not to alarm their children, it does express an important point we need to make to all of our kids no matter what age they are.
?We do not want your children to be alarmed,? wrote Mary Argandona, an assistant principal at Dana Middle School, ?yet, as always, we ask that you stress with your children the need for them to be aware and alert of their surroundings at all times. All students walking home should do so in a group.?
Plus, I?m sad to say with the closure of the Daily Breeze supplement, More San Pedro, and it seems ? less coverage in the Daily Breeze of San Pedro crime ? we will have to rely on each other for this information.
Lately, I?ve been shocked to read in the small Daily Breeze crime blog about people being shot in the back repeatedly and other horrific shooting incidents that are no longer making as big news it in the big newspaper where we all look for our information.
Therefore, I recommend to parents, students and officials that e-mail blasts on stories like this are imperative to keep our residents -- and our children -- safe. Please pass this story on ? especially if you have friends whose children walk to school.
And that doesn't matter if it's Torrance, Wilmington or Palos Verdes. Everywhere potential incidents like this can happen.
This just gives me one more reason to tell my son ? who just can?t understand it ? why I make him call the minute he arrives somewhere and the minute he leaves. Over cautious? Absolutely. But then I don?t want to find out the hard way if I?m not.
And even then, there are no guarantees.
Forward this story -------------------------------PLEASE!
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