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Weekly E-Newsletter and
Crime Log
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Tuesday 02/23/10
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HBNW CRIME LOG
 With
the assistance of Motorcycle Ofc. JR Smith, Dect. Mick Gaglia or Lt. Tom Thompson, we select crimes
that our residents can learn from in order to
TARGET HARDEN
their home, car or neighborhood. This is a tool that is used to inform you about how the crime
occurred, time of day and if there are any suggestions for the resident to learn from the crimes
selected to further secure their home or car.
For those
of you that are interested in seeing the monthly crime statistics for all crimes in HB, please click
the link below.
Hermosa Beach Police department Monthly Report
This is a SAMPLE COPY of what a SOLICITOR PERMIT looks like for your reference.
AREA CRIME LOG
AREA 1 - BLUE (SOUTHWEST area bordered by Pier Ave, PCH & Herondo St.)
AREA 2 - GREEN
(NORTHWEST area bordered Pier Ave, PCH and Manhattan border)
AREA 3 - RED (Every HB address on PCH and EAST to Harper/Reynolds)
Abbreviations Used by Officers:
RP
Reporting Party
UTL
Unable to Locate
GOA
Gone on Arrival
FI
Field Identification Card is information taken "in the field" on a person; such as name, address,
distinguishing marks, clothing if needed for future contact.
NRD
No Report Desired
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Monday 2-15-10
Area 2
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487 PC
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1301 Hermosa Ave
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Theft
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There was a cell phone, shirts and
caps stolen out of a parked vehicle.
The RP forgot to close the sunroof.
This occurred during the night
between 2030 to 0100 hrs.
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Tuesday 2-16-10
Area 1
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Scavenger
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Unit block of 7th
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Scavenging
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There was a call of a subject going
through the recyclables in the area.
A subject matching the description
was located and contacted regarding
the violation.
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Wednesday 2-17-10
Area 3
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487 PC
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400 block of Hollowell
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Theft
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There were 2 subjects seen near RP's
truck. The RP scared them off
prior to any crime. The subjects
were located and stopped and field
interview cards were completed. A
report done for possible connection
to dayshift burglary. NOTE:
Remember, when something makes you
go HMMM should I call the Police?
CALL THE POLICE!!!
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Area 1
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484 PC
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800 block of Hermosa Ave
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Theft
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Unknown suspect(s) took a bike that
was locked to bike rack near
location. No one was seen or heard.
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Friday 2-19-10
Area 3
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594 PC
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1100 PCH (Ralphs)
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Vandalism
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Two subjects took several bundles of
wood from the front of the business.
A witness copied down the license
plate. Store manager is
desirous of prosecution and a report
was taken. The case is currently
with the Detectives.
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Saturday 2-20-10
Area 2
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459 PC
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711 Pier Ave
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Burglary
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A call came in as a theft; A subject
was attempting to take electronics.
The subject was last seen leaving in
green Jeep with partial plate.
Officers checked the area and meet
with negative results. After initial
investigation and review of
surveillance video the suspect
had covered his plates on the
vehicle. During the crime the
vehicle was parked with the engine
running in front of the business.
The suspect is described as M/W in
his 30's.
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MBNW CRIME LOG
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Area 2
02/15/2010
3 a.m. - 8 a.m. 1400 blk of 8th
St
(Theft from Vehicle)
The victim left his unlocked vehicle parked on the street in front of his
house with the driver's side
window down. Several items were stolen from the vehicle by
unknown suspect(s) including
ice skates, CDs and cash.
Area 10
02/16/2010
2:45 p.m. 4400 block of Ocean Drive
(Exhibition of a deadly
weapon) The owner of a vehicle observed a male Hispanic suspect
leaning up against his
vehicle looking in the front passenger side window. Another male
Hispanic was with him. The
owner asked what the suspect was doing and called for his two
friends for help. When they
arrived the suspect brandished a knife. The victims grabbed a
pole from their vehicle and
confronted the suspect. The suspect fled the scene with friends.
The suspect is described as
17 to 18 years of age, approximately 5'8" tall, 130 pounds,
wearing a white t-shirt and
baggy jeans.
Area 9
02/14/2010 - 02/15/2010
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 600 block of Rosecrans Avenue
(Vandalism) Unknown
suspect(s) pried the mailbox off the wall in front of the residence. The
mailbox was found by a
neighbor in his front yard and he placed it in front of the victim's
residence. The lock was
broken and only advertisements remained inside the mailbox.
Area 10
02/12/2010 - 02/13/2010
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. 100 block of 39th Street
(Theft from Garage) Unknown
suspect(s) stole a bicycle, skis and ski boots from a garage
that was left open.
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FIRE CHIEF LANTZER'S CORNER
I received the latest news over the weekend of
another study that endorses the installation and use of fire sprinkler systems, this time with an environmental perspective:
The
initial findings of a study
on the environmental impact of home fire sprinklers show that when a fire occurs in a sprinklered vs. a non-sprinklered room, there
is a dramatic reduction in the release of greenhouse gases, the amount of water used, and degree of fire damage.
The study, a collaborative effort of FM Global
and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, involved the
burning of two fully-furnished living rooms, one
of which had been outfitted with a quick-response
sprinkler. In announcing the initial findings of
the study, Christopher Wieczorek, PhD, a senior research specialist at FM Global, said that in the event of a home fire where
sprinklers are present:
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the release of greenhouse gases (CO2) is
reduced by 99%
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water usage is reduced by 50%
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fire damage to the room is less than 3%,
compared to a 100% loss in the unprotected room
Dr. Wieczorek added that the amount of burned
materials that had to go into a landfill, and the
amount of raw materials needed to rebuild after
a fire were also reduced. The final study will be released in March.
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IN THE NEWS...
Police Memorial
A memorial for Hermosa Beach Police Lt. Tim
Turek, a Medal of Valor honoree who passed away from a rare cancer of the bone marrow two months ago, will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
24 in the City Council chambers, Valley Drive and Pier Avenue. Turek was decorated along with officers Dana Reinhardt and Kurt
Michel after they pulled an unconscious person from a burning house in 1994.
Overall crime in Los Angeles has fallen about 10
percent so far this year, but Police Chief Charlie Beck warned Wednesday that budget cuts threaten the steady improvement in public
safety the city has enjoyed in recent years.
ATHENS - Striking civil servants brought public
services to a halt across
Greece on
Wednesday, in a largely peaceful one-day protest against the tough austerity measures that officials have said are necessary to
stave off a mounting financial crisis.
Under pressure to act decisively in the face of
a sinking credit rating, the Los Angeles City Council reversed itself Thursday and ordered the elimination of 4,000 municipal jobs.
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Areawide. With the recent reports of a rise
in bicycle thefts, we thought we'd update the Aug. 11 item on bicycle theft prevention.
Everyone plays a role in
creating and maintaining a safe environment.
Report Crime - Don't
assume that your neighbors have already reported the crime or that the police already know. Report criminal or suspicious activity
each and every time it occurs.
DIRECT HB
Dispatch Number
310-524-2750
Reasons for calling the non-emergency
number include, but are not limited to the following:
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You want to report a nuisance,
such as a noise or parking complaint.
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To report a non-emergency crime,
one that did not just occur, and the
suspect(s) are not in the immediate area.
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You have questions about something
suspicious occurring in your
neighborhood, and you are not sure it is criminal activity.
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Solicitor just came to your door
or are in the neighborhood.
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Trash diggers.
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Unusual foot traffic.
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People you don't recognize walking
your block with no seemingly specific direction or purpose.
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Parked, occupied vehicles at
unusual hours.
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Abandoned vehicles.
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Business transactions conducted
from vehicles.
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Unfamiliar people peering into
parked vehicles.
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Person removing vehicle
accessories.
Be alert and observant wherever you are and learn to
recognize signs of criminal behavior. Report all crime to the HBPD even if it is only an attempt. Crime cannot be controlled or
prevented if it is not reported. By reporting crimes and suspicious activities you can protect yourself and others.
If you are in another city in the
South Bay, these are their direct dial phone numbers to their PD/FD dispatch.
El Segundo Dispatch 310-524-2760
Manhattan Beach Dispatch 310-545-4566
Palos Verdes Dispatch 310-378-5211
Redondo Beach Dispatch 310- 379-5411
Torrance Dispatch 310-320-2611
If you are in a city that you do not know or are on the freeways, call 9-1-1 and your call will be routed to the appropriate call
center.
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A couple
of wonderful opportunities to get to
know our neighboring communities.
Manhattan Beach
Community Emergency Response
Training
Our next class will be on,
February 27, March 6 and 13, 2010. These are from 8AM to 4:30PM each Saturday
Hermosa Beach Residents are
welcome to apply
Hotline: 310-802-5233
El Segundo
CERT TRAINING
(Welcomes Hermosa
Beach Residents)
The El Segundo Fire Department is
holding class 2 of its CERT program starting on Saturday March 6, 2010.
There are still openings in this
class. If you know of anyone interested in attending a CERT course, please have
them contact me.
Thank you.
Jeffrey R. Robinson
Emergency Management Coordinator
City of El Segundo Fire Department
314 Main
Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Office: (310) 524-2252
Cell: (310)
505-0888
Fax: (310)
414-0929
http://www.twitter.com/ESFD_ESC
Amateur Call Sign:KB3KKX
The Great California
ShakeOut! UPDATED
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The 2010 ShakeOut Drill will
be on October 21, at 10:21 a.m, and registration is now open! The goal for 2010 is 10 million participants,
including you. You can go to
http://www.shakeout.org/register/ to participate for 2010.
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations
Thank you for your participation and commitment to earthquake safety!
When Disaster Strikes,
it's too late to prepare.
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RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS
YOUR
PARTICIPATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
The City of Hermosa Beach
along with Beach Cities Health District, California Water Service Company and Consolidated Disposal Services are sponsoring an event
that with the help of Neighborhood Watch Block Captains and other volunteers we will distribute information packets that will help
residents of Hermosa Beach to
Be Prepared.
We are asking Block Captains and others that are interested
to help in this first of its kind event which is being organized by the HB Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission.
To read the letter from City Manager, Stephen Burrell please
go to the following link:
http://saferhermosabeach.com/archive/volunteers_in_action/letterfromhermosabeach.htm
We have
received over 25 requests to participate in this event thus far. Thank You so much for your participation! More
participants are appreciated.
One of
our Block Captains, Dorothy Forba, of 30th St. will be assisting with this event and will be contacting those who let me know they
are interested with further information this weekend.
THERE IS POWER IN
NEIGHBORS
HB Neighborhood Watch ~ a crime awareness and disaster preparedness neighborhood program.
To view all ACTIVE blocks in HBNW
Please request an INTRODUCTION Block
Meeting, so your block will be considered as an active block in HBNW. You may have volunteered to be your block's captain and
receive the HBNW E-Mails. However, we do not know if you are connected to your residents until you have had this meeting.
Please e-mail us if you have not had it.
Upcoming
Introduction Block Meetings
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MAP
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
READY THE RESIDENT CLASS
"Map
Your Neighborhood" (MYN) is a program designed to help neighborhoods prepare for disasters. It is a program that HBNW has
adopted and highly encourages Block Captains to attend a class and implement the program on their street.
MYN will help you to:
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Learn the "9 Steps to Take
Immediately Following a Disaster" to secure your home and to protect your neighborhood. It is hard to think clearly
following disaster and these steps will help you to quickly and safely take actions that can minimize damage and
protect lives.
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Identify the Skills and Equipment
each neighbor has that would be useful in an effective disaster response. Knowing which neighbors have supplies and
skills helps your disaster response be timely, and allows everyone to contribute to the response in a meaningful
way.
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Create a Neighborhood Map
identifying the locations of natural gas for quick response if needed.
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Create a Contact List that helps
identify those with specific needs such as elderly, disabled, or children who may be home alone during certain hours
of the day.
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Work together as a team to
evaluate your neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.
Work together as a team to evaluate your
neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.
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JOIN THE
AMATEUR(HAM) RADIO TEAM!
We know how we will
communicate when phones, cell phones and Internet go down. Do you?
email
Ken Hartley @ HBARA
T-038 / K6KAH
Hermosa Beach Amateur Radio Association
Voice : 310-376-4776
Visit the
HBARA website!
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ACCURATE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Home-Savor Emergency Utility Shut Off Kit
Description:
The Home-Savor Emergency Utility Shut Off Kit is
a means by which a homeowner, tenant, or neighbor can easily locate their gas, water, and electrical mains and shut them off in case
of a natural disaster or accidental emergency.
Visit
AES online
today!
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FOCUS ON SENIORS
FANNY PACK EMERGENCY KIT
Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch and the newly
established Hermosa Beach Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission applied for and received a Micro Enrichment Grant from the
Beach Cities Health District. The grant will be used to purchase and distribute 138 Disaster Supply Fanny Packs to disabled and/or
homebound seniors residing in Hermosa Beach.
To receive a kit, please contact tracy@saferhermosabeach.com or
call 310-374-1828.
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DON'T MISS A MEETING
SEE ONLINE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ONLY TIME FOR A QUICK MINUTE?
SEE MAYOR DIVIRGILIO'S
'MEETINGS IN A MINUTE' ON
YouTube.
City Council & All Commission meeting
media clips are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top of the list. Click Video to view the meeting with documents, or
Agenda / Minutes to see just the documents. You can also search the archives by typing keywords into the Search box.
Hermosa Beach City Council and All
Commission AGENDA'S, MINUTES AND VIDEO
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