by wen-min | Sep 18, 2015 | LAPD-North Hollywood, LAPD-Van Nuys, Public Safety
The LAPD is alerting the public about a recent rash of phone scams that seek ransom for taking family members hostage. According to the police, the victims are contacted by a suspect who states they are holding a family member hostage. The caller then demands money to...
by wen-min | Aug 30, 2015 | LAPD-North Hollywood, LAPD-Van Nuys
The first LA police officers will begin wearing body cameras on Monday as city leaders look for funding to outfit all cops with them. Starting Monday, body cameras will be handed out to Los Angeles police officers at the Mission Station — the first of 860...
by wen-min | Mar 6, 2014 | LAPD-Van Nuys, Public Safety
From https://local.nixle.com/alert/5158689/?sub_id=168810 9-1-1 (Voice and TDD/TTY) For Life-Threatening Emergencies Only Crime prevention cannot be achieved by the police alone. Together professional law enforcement officers must work hand-in-hand with the public to...
by wen-min | Feb 3, 2014 | LAPD-Van Nuys
Want to know the best crime prevention tool ever invented? – A good neighbor! In fact, neighbors working together in cooperation with law enforcement can make one of the best crime-fighting teams around. We call it…Neighborhood Watch What is it? Neighborhood...
by wen-min | Jan 20, 2014 | Events, LAPD-Van Nuys, Public Safety
This is a reminder to mark your calendar for January 29. From 6-8pm, the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils will host a “State of Public Safety in the Valley” Town Hall meeting with special guest Deputy Chief Jorge Villegas. Click here to see the event flyer....
by wen-min | Dec 31, 2013 | LAPD-Van Nuys, Public Safety
Take your pet for a wellness exam. I recommend twice-yearly veterinary exams for all pets, and especially seniors, so making one of those visits in the fall or early winter is a good way to insure your dog, cat, or other companion is in good shape before the cold...
by wen-min | Dec 26, 2013 | Emergency Preparedness, LAPD-Van Nuys
This year’s Springs Fire in Ventura County and the Hillside House Fire in Sherman Oaks should serve as reminders to all our neighbors and friends that preparation and planning for emergencies is vitally important. Between unwrapping gifts, watching football and...
