San Diego Police Department
Community Relations
Northwestern Division
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Northwestern Division, 12592 El Camino Real, SD, CA 92130 |
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Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol |
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Gaylon Sells, Community Relations Officer |
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POISON CONTROL 24 hours - 7 days |
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handy resource whenever you need to access any City services http://www.sandiego.gov/directories/services.shtml |
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Hello everyone, There have been several recent instances of a Hispanic male in a white truck with gardening equipment following female juveniles. The first case occurred in Rancho Santa Fe on Feb. 12, 2010. See the first link below for information on that case, including a composite of the male. In that case the male was described as Hispanic, 40-50, thick trimmed mustache, black closely cropped hair with curls on top, wearing dark aviator or large round sunglasses. The vehicle was described as a white-colored work truck, possibly Toyota, with tinted windows, gardening-type tools in the bed, with ladders positioned vertically in the bed. Within the last week a similar instance occurred in the area of Carmel Country Rd. and Cloverhurst. The description of the vehicle and the driver was similar to the Rancho Santa Fe case. If anyone sees a similar vehicle/driver and the driver seems to be following any pedestrian(s) or acting suspiciously, please call SDPD’s non-emergency number of 858 484-3154 or 911 if you feel it is an immediate emergency. See the second link below for an article on today’s signonsandiego.com site for information on an arrest in the Chelsea King missing person’s case from Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Northwestern Division would like to thank the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work on this tragic case. The third link below is for the Megan’s Law website where you can check for registered sex offenders in your Community. On another note, the fourth link below is for checking to see if a subject is in jail in San Diego. On the inmate results page you can sign up to be notified when the inmate is released from custody. I have attached some information on child safety and security. Make sure your children know to call 911 if a stranger ever tries to lure them into a vehicle, and for your children never to approach strangers, especially in vehicles. I have attached some information on personal safety and security also. Thanks, Officer Gaylon Sells http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/encinitas/article_aa4d8db8-7d5c-5319-b2f5-ce5c9b41e2e0.html http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/28/lake-elsinore-man-arrested-poway-teens-disappearan/ Mar 10 |
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SDPD WARNS RESIDENTS ABOUT BURGLARY SCAM (San Diego) The San Diego Police Department is warning residents about a male suspect who used a ruse to gain entry into a home in the Rolando neighborhood and steal from the homeowner. On September 15 the elderly female victim notified police that a man had come to her door at about 3:30 p.m. claiming to be a city of San Diego Water Department employee. He was wearing what appeared to be a uniform with an ID badge hanging around his neck. He told her his name was Rich and that he needed to come inside and check the water pressure. He asked that the resident flush toilets in the restrooms while he ran water in the kitchen sink. After the suspect left, the resident realized that he had stolen cash from her purse. The suspect is described as a white male, about 50 years old, 5’5”, about 160-165 lbs with brown hair and he was clean-shaven. The suspect had a raspy voice and was wearing a gray button-down, short-sleeved shirt and gray pants. It is rare that a city of San Diego Water Department employee would need to gain access to the inside of a residence. All city employees are required to carry photo identification with them while on duty. If any person claiming to be a city employee comes to your residence asking to gain entry, ask them to produce their city identification before you allow them into your home. You can verify that the individual is an employee of the Water Department by calling (619) 515-3525. If there is any question in your mind as to whether any individual is a city employee, do not allow the person inside your home and call the San Diego Police Department immediately at (619) 531-2000. Also visit this site for additional information http://www.sandiego.gov/water/operations/imposters.shtml. If you have any information on this case, please call Mid City Division at (619) 516-3000 or SD County Crime Stoppers anonymous, toll-free tip line (888) 580-8477. Anonymous text and email messages can be sent via www.sdcrimestoppers.com. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. Oct 09 |
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Hello everyone, This was sent to me and I think it is useful information to pass along. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day. Gaylon |
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The San Diego Police Department Needs your help! · LOCK ALL DOORS, ALWAYS! Even when you are home. · CLOSE BLINDS at night and when not at home. These are crimes of opportunity; if they can see your FLAT PANEL TV or LAPTOP it can be stolen!!! · LOCK WINDOWS! Install dowels or restrictive device in all window tracks. Make sure locks work properly. · CALL 911 immediately if you see a crime in progress. Be prepared to give descriptions and details of persons involved. Call 858-484-3154 or 619-531-2000 for non-emergencies. Receive our periodic newsletter with helpful crime prevention tips and community information. Send us your E-Mail address to be added to our list or Call 858-523-7000!!! |
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A message from your local San Diego Community Relations Officer I know it is a novel idea in Southern California to use your garage to park your vehicles and not for general storage : ) And if you do have to park your vehicles in your driveway it would be great to have a motion-activated light covering your driveway. They are easy to install and can replace the existing lights most homes have at the front of the garage. |
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Home and Vacation Tips from your SD Police Department - Northwestern Division |
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City of San Diego Juvenile Curfew Law Where: City of San Diego Contact: Monica Munoz, Medial Services Manager (619) 531-2675 munozm@pd.sandiego.gov San Diego Police Department reminds parents and juveniles that the juvenile curfew law is currently in effect and being enforced (SDMC 58.0101, 58.0102, 58.0103). The curfew within the city of San Diego is from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next day for individuals under the age of 18. The law is slightly different, for example, in the city of Poway where their curfew begins at 11 p.m. Even though you may be a resident of another jurisdiction, if you are a juvenile within the San Diego city limits the 10 p.m. curfew law applies to you. There are a few exceptions to the curfew law including: if the juvenile is traveling to or from work; if the juvenile is attending an official school, religious or other recreational activity supervised by adults or if the juvenile is involved in an emergency. Additional information on the curfew law can be found at the following link: http://www.sandiego.gov/police/about/juvlaw.shtml. |
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HOME SECURITY TIPS SDPD Northwestern Division September 2008 Burglary is mostly a crime of opportunity that capitalizes on the carelessness and neglect of the homeowner or renter. This paper contains tips on preventing home burglaries, vandalism, and other property crimes by controlling access, providing visibility, and maintaining your property. It also contains tips on protecting your home and property when you are away. And if you do become a victim, it includes tips on making sure the police can find your home, and on identifying your property. These tips can significantly enhance the security of your home and property. CONTROLLING ACCESS The following tips suggest how access to your home, apartment, or condo can be controlled by physical protection, deterrent measures, and various procedures. Physical Protection · Install single cylinder dead-bolt locks on all doors. Bolts should have a minimum throw of 1 inch. Strike plates should have screws that are at least 3 inches long. Doors should be solid hardwood or metal clad. Hinges should be located on the inside or have non-removable pins. Special locks are need on double and Dutch doors. · Install locking devices on all sliding glass doors and windows. · Install good locks all doors that lead outside through garages or storage areas. · Don’t rely on chain locks for security. They’re only good for privacy. · Re-key or change all locks when moving into a new home. · Install locks on gates, garages, sheds, etc. · Go to a locksmith or hardware store for advice on locks. · Reinforce the glass in windows on the lock sides of doors so a burglar cannot break them and reach in to open the door. · Consider installing security bars on side, rear, or other windows that a burglar might break to enter your home. Bars must comply with Fire Code requirements for inside release to permit an occupant to escape in the event of a fire. · Fence in the yard. · Install a good side-yard gate and keep it locked at all times. Side and back entries are the most common access points for burglars. · Plant bushes with thorns or prickly leaves near windows and along fences. · Trim trees so that limbs don’t provide access to roofs, second stories, etc. · Call Gaylon Sells, the Northwestern Division Community Relations Officer, at (858) 523-7031 to arrange for a free home security survey. Deterrent Measures
· Put Neighborhood Watch, alarm company, and Operation ID stickers on entry doors and windows. · Consider having a dog that can scare a stranger away by either barking or looking fierce. Keep an outside dog in a fenced area and have a good lock on the gate. · Use fencing, gates, landscaping, pavement treatment, signs, etc. to define clear boundaries between your property and adjoining properties. Burglar Alarms
· Alarm systems usually include one or more of the following components: photocell or magnetic contacts on doors and windows, heat or motion detectors in interior spaces, glass break detectors, keypads with a means of checking the status of the system, and audible alarms. All equipment should be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certified. · Multiple sensors are preferred because they reduce false alarms, which are wasteful of police resources and lead to fines and permit revocation. · See Secs. 33.3701-33.3723 of the San Diego Municipal Code for burglary alarm business and agent requirements and responsibilities, alarm user permit requirements, etc. Call SDPD Permits and Licensing at (619) 531-2250 about obtaining an alarm permit. · Get alarm company references from friends or neighbors. Get at least three estimates in writing. The SDPD does not prefer or recommend companies, brands, or types of security systems. · Make sure the alarm company has a City Business Tax Certificate and is licensed by the State of California. You can verify the latter by calling the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services at (916) 322-4000 or going online at http://www.dca.ca.gov/bsis. · If your system is monitored, make sure the monitoring station is open 24/7 and has backup power. The company’s customer service department should also be open 24/7. · Make sure you understand your service contract, all the points of protection and the equipment to be installed, the initial and monthly payments, and the warranty period. · Inform your insurance company. You may qualify for a discount. · The system should also have a fail-safe battery backup. Check the batteries periodically and replace them if necessary. Procedures
· Keep all doors and windows locked, even if you are just going out “for a minute.” If a window is left open a few inches for ventilation, pins or dowels should be inserted in the tracks to prevent someone from opening it more. · Lock gates, garages, and sheds after each use. · Store bicycles, mowers, etc. in a locked garage or shed, or secure them to some stationary point. · Don’t leave notes on your door when you are away from home. · Don’t leave keys in mailboxes or planters, under doormats, or in other obvious hiding spots. Leave an extra key with a neighbor. · Learn to recognize who belongs in your neighborhood, development, or apartment, i.e., residents, workers, guests, etc. · Know who’s at your door before opening it. Check photo registration card before dealing with any solicitors, peddlers, interviewers, etc. These persons are required to obtain a card from the SDPD and display it on the front of their clothing. They are allowed to solicit only between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. except by appointment. · Be suspicious of persons making unsolicited offers of services. · Post a NO SOLICITING sign if you don’t want any solicitor to ring your door bell, knock on your door, or make any other sound to attract your attention. · Ask for photo identification before letting in anyone you don’t know. Check out the identification with the company or agency if you are suspicious. · Never let a stranger enter your home to use the telephone. Offer to make the call yourself in an emergency. · Don’t give your name, phone number, or whereabouts on your answering machine message. Never say you aren’t home. Just ask the caller to leave a message. · Don’t leave your home keys on a chain with your vehicle keys when you use valet parking. Also, don’t leave your garage door opener where it is easily accessible. Keep your vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and any other papers with your home address on them where a criminal is not likely to find them. · Don’t give maids, babysitters, or others working in your home access to your home keys or alarm codes. · Call the police on 911 if you are at home and hear or see something suspicious. Don’t take direct action yourself. An officer will be dispatched to your address even if you cannot speak or hang up. · Don’t go in or call out if you return home and suspect someone has broken into your home, e.g., if a window or screen is broken, a door is ajar, or a strange vehicle is parked in the driveway. Go to a neighbor’s home and call the police. · Don’t discuss your assets or finances with strangers. · Don’t keep large sums of money at home. · Keep valuable papers, stocks, bonds, expensive jewelry, coin collections, etc. in a bank safe deposit box. Don’t store them at home unless you have a security closet or a safe that is well hidden and cannot be removed. PROVIDING VISIBILITY
· Check lights regularly and replace burnt out bulbs. · Trim bushes to less than 3 feet to eliminate possible hiding places, especially near windows and sidewalks. · Trim tree canopies to at least 8 feet to allow visibility into your property. · Replace solid walls in front yards with open fencing to eliminate hiding places and make climbing more difficult. · Install a wide-angle peephole in your front door so you can look out without being seen yourself. MAINTAINING YOUR PROPERTY
· Keep property in good condition and free of trash, litter, weeds, leaves, graffiti, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, and other things that indicate neglect in caring for your property. · Replace broken windows or screens. · Repair broken fences and gate locks. · Use screens, wired glass, or other protection for light fixtures and bulbs. · Remove loose rocks and other objects that could be used to vandalize your property. PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY WHEN AWAY
· Use timers on lights, radios, TVs, etc. to make them go on and off during the day and night to make your home appear occupied. · Stop mail and newspaper delivery, or have neighbor pick up anything left at the home. · Keep grass watered and cut. Water and trim other landscaping. · Ask the neighbors to watch your home and report any suspicious activities. · Leave your itinerary with a neighbor so you can be contacted in an emergency. · Disconnect your electric garage door opener and padlock the door, preferably on the inside. · Visit the SDPD Northwestern Division at 12592 El Camino Real to request vacation home checks when you’ll be out of town. Call (858) 523-7000 first to make sure there is an officer at the front counter. · Set your burglar alarm and notify your alarm company that you will be away. Then if an alarm occurs when you are away the company will not call your home first to verify the alarm; it will notify the police directly. Also provide the alarm company with an up-to-date list of persons to contact about the alarm and the need to secure your home after a burglary. MAKING SURE THE POLICE CAN FIND YOUR HOME
· Make sure your street address number is clearly visible from the street and is well lighted at night so the police and other emergency personnel can locate your home easily. Numbers should be at least 4 inches high must be used on individual dwellings and duplexes, and 12 inches high on multiple-unit residential buildings. · Make sure your unit number (in a multifamily housing development) is clearly visible from paths in the development. A directory or map that shows paths and unit locations should be placed at the main entrance of the development. · Provide the police with an entry code if you live in a gated community. IDENTIFYING YOUR PROPERTY
· Etch your driver’s license number on any valuables that might be stolen. · Photograph valuables that cannot be etched. · Keep a detailed, up-to-date record of your valuables. Include type, model, serial number, and fair market value. |