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.