Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for August 10 - August 16.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

Los Alamitos Sobriety Checkpoint: Friday, August 22

The Los Alamitos Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM on Friday, August 22, 2014, in the area of Katella Avenue and Civic Center.

 

Sobriety Checkpoints haven proven to be an effective resource in reducing the number of people killed and/or injured as a result of motorists driving while impaired, and nearly 90% of all Californians approve of checkpoints.  Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown highly visible enforcement can reduce impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20%.  Potential penalties for any motorists arrested at the checkpoint may include time in jail, fines, fees, and mandatory DUI classes.  The monetary cost for a DUI arrest often exceeds $10,000; however, the cost of injuring or killing someone is immeasurable.

The Los Alamitos Police Department is committed to making its community safe for all who travel our roads and will have several highly skilled and trained law enforcement professionals on hand to courteously and effectively evaluate motorists as they pass through the checkpoint. 

Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for August 3 - August 9.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for July 27 - August 2.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

No Kids or Pets in Hot Cars

This past week, the police department responded to three separate incidents of children and/or pets left unattended in a locked vehicle.  Fortunately, no injuries were sustained and vigilant citizens were proactive in calling for help.  Leaving small children and pets unattended in vehicles can lead to disastrous results. 

 

Each and every year during the summer months or when temperatures rise above normal, first responders are called upon to rescue children and pets who have been left in locked vehicles with little to no ventilation.  Even on mild days where the ambient temperature is 72 degrees, the interior temperature of an unventilated car with its doors closed and windows rolled up can rise more than 30 degrees within 30 minutes.  Imagine how this is magnified when summer temperatures and high humidity reach their peak.  Vehicles often have a greenhouse effect.  As summer begins to wind down, the Los Alamitos Police Department offers this reminder as a way to keep our loved ones safe. 

 

If you see a child or pet in an unattended locked car call 9-1-1 immediately.

 

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National Night Out

The Los Alamitos Police Department cordially invites the members of its community to attend the 2014 National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at the Target Shopping Center, located at 12300 Seal Beach Blvd.

 

National Night Out is a designated evening that promotes citizen and community awareness to take a stand against crime, drugs, and disorder in their neighborhoods.  It also serves to bring people together in an effort to strengthen relationships and improve their overall quality of life.  This year, the Los Alamitos Police Department will partner with the Seal Beach Police Department, Target Corporation, and Ralph’s Stores to help bring about a lively and interactive evening of information sharing.  There will be law enforcement displays, giveaways, and informal question and answer sessions hosted by members of the police department.

 

Please consider taking time out of your hectic and busy schedules to join us from 6:00 PM to dusk for hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages as we confirm our conviction against crime and disorder while promoting personal preparedness in Los Alamitos.

Planned Power Outage on Katella Avenue

Southern California Edison will be performing planned electrical maintenance to update infrastructure in the area of 3801 Katella Ave on Monday, August 4 between 2:00 AM and 5:30 AM.  Power may be off for the entire planned time or various portions.  The outage should not affect any residential customers. For complete information community members are encourage to visit www.sce.com/outage or call the SCE customer service line at 1 (800) 611-1911.