Area Command in Los Al

Did you know that if you have ongoing quality of life issue that there is a Police supervisor assigned to each area of the City to address or coordinate a response?  Did you know that if you keep noticing a person, car, or house associated with suspicious activity that there is a team of officers for each area who can focus on long-term problem solving strategies to address a situation?  Did you know there is a point of contact for each neighborhood and commercial complex that is interested in crime prevention or disaster preparation?  

In the following days and weeks, we'll introduce more aspects of Los Al PD's Area Command and other services provided to the community.  You will get to know some of the Team's, their areas, and how to contact them.  We look forward to being your partner in keeping Los Alamitos a great place to live, work and visit.

Remember though, if there is a crime occurring now or you need to speak with an officer immediately please dial 9-1-1 in an emergency or (562) 594-7232 for our 24-Hours Police Dispatch Center.  Have a safe day and check back soon for more information.

Area Command Philosophy:

Area Command is an operational philosophy that is organized to address quality of life issues for residents and businesses, over a long-term basis. The objective is to provide a single point of contact for concerns including crime, traffic and other issues that may have an adverse impact on our stakeholders. The theory of the Area Command philosophy is that through more direct communication, accountability, professional responsibility, and strategic utilization of our resources, an Area Command philosophy will provide more enhanced community policing activities. The Area Command is not a replacement of our current patrol services or the community policing activities that occur on a day-to-day basis.

Reports of crimes and activity the police needs to be aware of and address and are occurring now or recently, should all be directed to our dispatch center.  Emergencies should be reported to 9-1-1, and all other calls for service should be reported to our 24-hour dispatch number, (562) 594-7232. 

The Area Command model adds to the day-to-day community policing activities conducted by officers while working their patrol and detective assignments. The Area Command model enables a more granular control of responsibility by incorporating all four patrol sergeants into the model, allowing a geographically narrow scope of monitoring and control of problem solving activities.

For more information, see our Area Command Introduction

Need Sandbags?

The National Weather Service is predicting rain this weekend. Residents who have identification or utility bills showing they reside in the city of Los Alamitos can come to the Civic Center and pick up sandbags.

Honoring Veterans Today

Subject with a Knife in Police Department Lobby

On Monday, October 10, 2016, at approximately 2:39 P.M., a male who was later determined to be a 17 year old juvenile, came into the Los Alamitos Police Department lobby and threatened the unarmed professional staff at the front counter with a knife.  The subject solicited responding police personnel to shoot him, and shortly after turned the weapon and threatened to cause harm to himself.  After several attempts at de-escalating the situation, the subject was distracted and a Taser was deployed which incapacitated the subject and allowed officers to disarm him.  The juvenile was transported to a local hospital for treatment due to the Taser probes and for psychological evaluation.  No City employees were physically injured.

LA County Sheriff's Deputy - Sergeant Steve Owen

Our hearts go out to the family of Sergeant Steve Owen and our partners at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for their loss of a brother law enforcement officer who was shot and killed October 5th, 2016.

 

 

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The Los Alamitos Police Department has partnered with the Los Alamitos Unified School District to coordinate the PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY to be held at the Los Alamitos High School on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 10 AM to 2 PM. 

Turn in your expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for environmentally responsible disposal.   For further information, please click here.

National Night Out is Tonight!

Please join us and our local policing partners by attending National Night Out on Tuesday, August, 2, 2016 at 6 PM at the Seal Beach Target Center. Dozens of cool displays and booths, as well as your first responders in a relaxed atmosphere where you ask your questions and learn more about your local police departments.

Honoring Our Brother Officer in Baton Rouge

Detective Kim traveled to Louisiana to represent the Los Alamitos Police Department and attend the memorial service and funeral for Baton Rouge Police Corporal Montrell Jackson. This has been a very difficult time for law enforcement and while this incident occurred far from home, it remains close to our hearts.

 

Never Forgotten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dallas Texas Police Shooting

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dallas Police Department and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police as you continue to safeguard the public's safety, investigate these violent and senseless crimes, and mourn the loss of your officers killed in this unspeakable tragedy. To the families of the fallen officers, we are deeply sorry for your loss.

Coffee with a Cop - THIS MORNING!

This morning at Starbucks, located at 3575 Katella Avenue, stop by and have coffee with Chief Eric R. Nuñez and his staff between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and get to know your Police Department!

Memorial Day, Remembrance and Honor

In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, the Orange County Sheriff's Department is sharing, in the attached video, a small portion of the 2016 keynote address given by our Chief of Police, Eric R. Nuñez, at the Orange County Peace Officers Memorial.  Chief Nuñez shares about losing his father, Army Sgt. Rudolph Nuñez when Chief Nuñez was just four years old.

Chief Nuñez was contacted by the Orange County Sheriff's Department who asked to use a portion of the recorded speech for their Memorial Day message.  Chief Nuñez and the Los Alamitos Police Department are grateful to Sheriff Sandra Hutchens for approving this project and having her outstanding staff put together such a wonderful tribute for our American Military Fallen and their Families this Memorial Weekend.

Thank you to our military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our County, and to their families who have had to tragically live without them.


Learn more about Memorial Day

Orange County Peace Officers Memorial and Candlelight Vigil

On May 26th, the Orange County Chiefs’ of Police and Sheriff’s Association and The Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council held the 2016 tribute to all the officers who serve the County of Orange, and a remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice "In the Line of Duty"

Our Chief of Police, Eric R. Nuñez, who is currently serving as President of the Orange County Chiefs' of Police and Sheriff's Association, served as keynote speaker for the occasion.


Excerpt - "Our Fallen: … they are the evidence that what we do has meaning, they are the proof that what we do has purpose, and they are the absolute truth that what we do is truly noble. Their lives and their deaths remind us that we are not immortal but rather we are merely ordinary people who have sworn an oath to take on an extraordinary responsibility to help and protect others in the mundane and the most unimaginable circumstances with a full understanding of what the cost to do so… might actually mean."


The annual memorial and candlelight vigil is held at the Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument at the Sheriff's Department Regional Training Academy in Tustin.


Orange County Peace Officers Memorial

Vehicle Theft Recovery Award

On May 24, 2016, Detective Kim was honored as the Los Alamitos Vehicle Theft Recovery Officer

of the Year at an annual awards brunch sponsored by the Auto Theft Advisory Committee.  A.T.A.C.
recognizes the officers from Orange County who had recovered the most stolen vehicles during the previous year from each department.

Auto thefts occur often in the Los Angeles metro region.  Here are some tips to prevent theft:

1.  Lock your car.  Many people don't routinely lock their vehicles, especially when parked at home.

2.  Remove the keys.  Many cars are stolen with the keys in the ignition.  Many modern vehicles have security c
hips embedded in them requiring the key to be present before the engine will start.  Leaving the keys with the vehicle defeats this purpose.

2.  Use an anti-theft device that is visible to the thief. Steering-wheel clubs and pedal locks are sometimes enough to cause most casual thieves to move on.

3.  Park in your garage or, while away from home, in high-visibility areas where thieves can't operate in private.

4.  Have the vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on the glass and other significant parts of the car.  This discourages chop shops.

5.  Use tracking services that may assist in getting the car back.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Back from County Jail...

Last week an officer working patrol was returning from booking an arrestee at Orange County Jail in
Santa Ana.  While driving back to the City, he spotted two people running down the street who were drawn to something on the sidewalk.  Officer Nelson stopped and found a turtle wandering down the street and took it into protective custody since its owner was no where to be found.  As this was in our neighboring city near Katella Avenue and Valley View Street which is served by the Orange County Animal Care Services, it was turned over to their shelter.  If you have information regarding this animal, please contact them and assist with reunification.

OC Lost Pets


The City of Los Alamitos is served by the Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau.  For information on lost pets in our City, see their website.

National Police Week

National Police Week is May 15 to May 21, 2016

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

California Law Enforcement Officers Memorial


















Orange County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Still Time to Stop by Coffee with a Cop...

There is still time to stop by Coffee with a Cop!

Calling All Citizens!!!

Calling All Citizens!  Coffee with a Cop is In-Progress!!

Coffee with a Cop

This Thursday, May 5th, from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., stop by the Starbucks location at 3575 Katella Avenue and meet with the staff of Los Al PD and learn more about your Police Department!

Coffee with a Cop

This Thursday, May 5th, from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., stop by the Starbucks location at 3575 Katella Avenue and meet with the staff of Los Al PD and learn more about your Police Department!

Coffee with a Cop

On May 5th from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. stop by the Starbucks location at 3575 Katella Avenue and meet with the staff of Los Al PD and learn more about your Police Department!