Alleyway Safety

Did you know…???

There are more than 4.6 miles of alleys in the City of Los Alamitos.

The speed limit on any alley is 15 mph. California Vehicle Code §22352 (a) (1) (C)

Alleys in Los Alamitos are used for service purposes, such as refuse pickup, and for vehicle access to garages and parking areas in multi-tenant dwellings.

Always use caution when driving on an alley because visibility is often impaired by the proximity of buildings to the roadway.

Weekly Crime Summary

A new Weekly Crime Summary is available for June 20 to June 26.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, www.LosAlamitosPolice.org. You can find older Weekly Crime Summaries in our COP Team area here.

Be Safe. Be Prepared.

Auto Theft Advisory Committee Awards

Officers Dan Brandt and Brad Fernandes were honored at the 20th Annual Auto Theft Advisory Committee Awards (ATAC) Ceremony on Thursday, June 24. The California Highway Patrol hosts the awards ceremony, held in the city of Irvine, which honors patrol officers from across the County for recovering stolen vehicles and making arrests related to auto theft. The awards are based on a point system and typically only one officer from each law enforcement agency is honored; however, during the 2009 calendar year, Brad and Dan tied for top honors and the committee acknowledged them as 2009 Co-Officers of the Year.

Summer Vehicle Travel Safety Tips

The summer season has arrived. The kids are free, vacation plans are booked and it’s time to hit the road for fun and relaxation. Or maybe you’re still in commute mode, the weather is heating up and taking its toll on you and the car. This week, before you pack your car for vacation or get ready for a new work week, the California Office of Traffic Safety has tips and reminders to ‘Arrive Alive.’

OTS Tips
California Office of Traffic Safety

Children Drown Without a Sound

With the warm summer months upon us and kids getting out of school, it’s time to hit the pool for some water fun and that is when tragedy can strike!

“Children drown without a sound and water safety is a serious matter,” said OCFA Fire Chief Keith Richter. “Learning the ABC’s of Water Safety will provide added layers of protection for you and your family. We all can make a difference in a child’s life by educating the public about the importance of active, adult supervision around the water, multiple barriers around pools & spas, as well as classes for children and adults.”

California leads the nation in drownings. These needless tragedies are the leading cause of accidental injury and death in children under the age of five and the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14. In Southern California, drowning prevention and water safety should be practiced on a year-round basis with special emphasis during the summer months. The link below shows the ABC’s of water safety. By learning these water safety tips you and your child will learn how to prevent drownings.

Water Safety Tips from the Orange County Fire Authority
http://www.ocfa.org/

Below is a video illustrating the OCFA's efforts in preventing drownings.

Video: http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=137376@kcbs.dayport.com

Weekly Crime Summary

The Community Outreach Program of the Los Alamitos Police Department is producing a Weekly Crime Summary to assist the public and identify trends in the area so those who live, work, or visit Los Alamitos may better protect themselves from criminal activity. For crime to occur, all the sides of what law enforcement officials call the "Crime Triangle" must be present. Preventing crime requires removing or isolating one or more of the sides of the triangle. The triangle is made of the following sides:

1. Victim/Target

2. Criminal/Desire

3. Opportunity

Public awareness of activity in the area and their knowledge, which can be gained through crime prevention bulletins and other sources, will help the Police Department address criminal activity and the conditions which impact safety. Chief Mattern and the Los Alamitos Police Department believe these summaries will be of benefit to our Community partners and positively impact public safety.

Be Safe. Be Prepared.

Crime Summary for May 23 to May 29

Pedestrian Traffic Collision Fatality June 3, 2010

Press Release dated June 4, 2010

A pedestrian was struck and killed as a result of a collision with a Chevy Silverado truck while crossing Katella Avenue at Siboney Street at approximately 9:33 p.m. on Thursday, June 3. Los Alamitos police officers responded to the accident scene where they found members of the Cypress Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority rendering aid to the 77-year-old victim, later identified as Jack Becker of Anaheim. According to witnesses, the victim was leaving the area of the Los Alamitos Race Track attempting to cross Katella Avenue outside of the crosswalk, and was struck by the truck after stepping off the center median. The driver of the Silverado, who was not injured, stopped and remained at the scene. Preliminary observations do not indicate the driver was impaired by alcohol or other intoxicant; however, the impairment of the victim is unknown at this time. The collision remains under investigation and any witnesses to the accident are asked to call Traffic Sergeant Maria O’Connell at the Los Alamitos Police Department at (562) 431 -2255, extension 418.

Submitted by:

Captain Bruce McAlpine

(562) 431-2255, extension 420

National Safety Month

JUNE is National Safety Month

Join the National Safety Council in highlighting a variety of safety themes this month, including: Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention, Teen Driving Safety, Preventing Overexertion at Work & at Home, Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving, and Summer Safety.

For more information, visit www.nsc.org/nsm/.