Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for November 15 to November 21, 2015.

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

Happy Thanksgiving

The Los Alamitos Police Department wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.  With the long weekend and the Holiday Season becoming busier, we invite you to check in periodically with our website, Department News page, our Facebook or Twitter page for tips on safety.  Most importantly, we remind you that if you “See Something, Say Something.”  Report suspicious people and circumstances in the City of Los Alamitos to the West-Comm dispatch center at (562) 594-7232, or if there is an Emergency, call 9-1-1.

 

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A Message from Griffin News and our SRO

School Resource Officer Nelson made the Griffin News this week (:13).  Together they brought a friendly reminder, and a few laughs, to the students and staff at Los Al High.

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Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for November 8 to November 14, 2015.

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 November 1 to November 7, 2015.

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

Preparing for El Niño Rain

According to The Weather Channel, this year's El Niño, which is forecast to become one of the strongest on record, is expected to influence weather and climate patterns this winter. Are you personally prepared? The City of Los Alamitos has prepared a quick reference guide for your use.


Preparing for El Niño Rain Guide

Prevent Tailgate Thefts

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recently released a report that shows that tailgate

thefts are on the rise.

The top three states for tailgate thefts during this period were: Texas, California, and Arizona.

The underground market is lively for items that can be acquired at a fraction of their legitimate cost. Tailgates are no exception. While many of these stolen tailgates end up on similar vehicles, others are simply sold for scrap, which contributes to the nationwide problem of metal theft.

Tailgate thefts can occur anywhere; single family residential areas, multifamily residential areas, and sometimes thefts have occurred in single locations, such as auto dealers’ lots and shopping malls.

Since a tailgate theft takes just seconds to accomplish, consumers should consider anti-theft tactics:

• First, if your model has an integrated lock, use it. If a tailgate can’t be opened, it can’t be stolen as easily. If you don’t have one, get one; they are relatively inexpensive.
•  Park with the tailgate as close as you can to an object or a structure to prevent the tailgate from opening.
• Etch the truck’s vehicle identification number (VIN) or your own personal identification number into the tailgate; this will aid in its recovery and may prevent its theft in the first place.
• Evaluate an after-market locking device.
• A common anti-theft product looks like hose clamps and are attached to the lift gate cables or where the tailgate hinges to the truck body

Holiday Hours - Veteran's Day Observance 2015

The Police Department Business Lobby will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Please join us in honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

For Police assistance, please call our 24-Hour Service telephone at (562) 594-7232, or 9-1-1 for Emergencies.




History of Veteran's Day


Holiday Hours - Veteran's Day

Heroes with Heart Recognition Gala

Last Thursday, November 5th, Officer Malatesta was among those recognized as Heroes with Heart

by the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Orange County.

The annual Heroes with Heart Dinner is a gala event attended by over 400 elected officials, public safety officials, hospital executives, business leaders and volunteers.

The event recognizes law enforcement officers, firefighters and hospital personnel who went above the call of duty throughout the year to provide compassionate support to members of the public in crisis. Recipients of the Heroes with Heart Award are unsung heroes who, at this event, are given the public recognition they deserve.

Officer Malatesta was nominated by a TIP responder for showing extraordinary compassion to a crime victim at a call for service.

“On 11/17/14 I was called by Officer Brent Malatesta of the Los Alamitos Police Department to help a woman who had asked to speak to Officer Malatesta because he had responded to her residential burglary a few days earlier. I was very impressed with Officer Malatesta’s kindness. I could see that his validation of the victim’s crime experience and his willingness to listen to her made all the difference in her ability to begin coping with her victimization.”

— TIP Volunteer Renee Lutz

TIP of Orange County is a chapter of the Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. (TIP), a national non-profit organization founded in 1985. TIP has 15 affiliates serving over 250 cities across the nation.  In each Affiliate, citizen volunteers respond to traumatic incidents at the request of Police, Fire and Hospital personnel to support those who are emotionally traumatized.

Congratulations to Officer Malatesta and all the honorees.

Orange County TIP
Behind the Badge Article

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for October 25 to October 31, 2015.

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

Pre-School Trick or Treaters Visit the Los Alamitos Police Department

Los Alamitos Recreation Center's pre-school class, Ready, Set, Go! visited the Police Department dressed in their costumes on Friday, October 30, 2015.

 

Miss Barbara's class of 4- and 5-year olds were welcomed by Records Specialist Scott and Police Aide McDowell, who distributed little Halloween bags of safety tips and treats, and then provided the children with a brief tour of the station.  The highlight was meeting Officer Brandt, who allowed the little goblins, princesses, and super heroes to look inside his police vehicle and answered their questions.  

 

The Los Alamitos Police Department is committed to developing partnerships within our community.

 

Cub Scouts Tour Los Alamitos Police Department

The Los Alamitos Police Department was pleased to host a station tour for Los Alamitos Cub Scout Pack 657, Den 5, on Thursday, October 29, 2015. 

Following a brief tour of the station, which included the Records Bureau, the Watch Commander's Office, and the jail, which is a two room holding facility, the group of 8- and 9-year old scouts were introduced to Corporal  Smith, who explained the various tools used by officers.  Corporal Smith answered questions about her duty belt, handcuffs,  Taser, the Less Lethal Long Gun, and various emergency and first-aid equipment in the trunk.  The scouts got to examine the interior of a police vehicle, complete with  flashing lights and the loud-speaker system.  

 

The Los Alamitos Police Department supports our local youth.

 

 

 

 

Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day

November 3^rd is Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day. 

This day is to recognize our Police Records and Support staff for their valuable and essential contributions that contribute daily to the Department’s ability to serve the public and accomplish our Department Mission:

 

The Los Alamitos Police Department is committed to providing the highest degree of professional police service in partnership with the community to ensure Los Alamitos is a safe place to live, visit, and conduct business.

 

We thank them for their service.