Reminder: August 2 event

The Baldwin Park Police Department and HOT 92.3fm Old School will celebrate America’s Night Out against crime!

Join us at the 28TH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND 2011

This event is free to everyone!

See the previous blog post for details

National Night Out - August 2

Join communities nationwide as we celebrate America’s night out against crime-28TH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND 2011This event is free to everyone!

5:30 p.m. Baldwin Park Police Department, 14403 E. Pacfic Avenue (park at Bogart Avenue or City Hall)

6:30 p.m. cleberation conties at Target, 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

free hot dog BBQ

raffle

free carnival games

police display

Baldwin Park Police Department and Special Olympics

Cheer on Baldwin Park Officers to support Special Olympics. Torch Relay Run begins @ Pacific & Puente on Thurs 6/9@8:30am
Members of the Baldwin Park Police Department will be meeting at the corner of Pacific & Puente at 8:35am to receive the torch from West Covina PD and travel northbound on Ramona to the 605.*Anyone who wishes to support efforts to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics of Southern California.

*During the week prior to the Special Olympics Summer Games, Baldwin Park Police Department personnel join athletes and officers from nearly 300 different law enforcement agencies and military personnel for the Torch Run for more than 1,500 miles.

The public is encouraged to come out and support the runners and athletes as the torch passes by.

The torch (known as the “Flame of Hope”) will be used to light the Opening Ceremony cauldron which symbolizes the start of the 2011 Summer Games.

When: Starting Monday, June 6, 2011, and ending on Friday, June 10, 2011

Where: The relay and torch will be travelling throughout all of Los Angeles County.

Baldwin Park Police Department will be meeting at the corner of Pacific & Puente to begin the relay at 8:35am and travel northbound on Ramona to the 605.

Officers will hand the torch to El Monte PD and they will continue on throughout the San Gabriel Valley till the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies on Saturday.

For more information visit www.sosc.org

Baldwin Park Police on ATM Skimming

In response to the increase of ATM Fraud/Skimming crimes committed in surrounding cities here is some information on how to protect your personal information.

Skimming is when criminals capture credit card information and personal identification numbers from the magnetic strip on the back side of your card, using a small device that fits into ATM card readers and pin pads.

This hi-tech equipment is equipped with pinhead-sized cameras along with Bluetooth technology that downloads information wirelessly. This information, once copied, can be used to withdraw money or make illegal purchases on your accounts.

In most cases, these devices or “skimmers” are installed on outdoor ATM’s or exposed point-of-sale machines such as gas station kiosks.
Skimmers are difficult to detect, credit cards are better protected against fraud than debit cards.

Baldwin Park Police Department Open House

The Baldwin Park Police Department invites you to attend the FREE Crime Prevention Fair & Open House on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the Police Department
Visit displays from the:
Investigations Bureau
SWAT Team
K-9 Officer
Police Helicopter and more…

FREE BICYCLE HELMETS*
FREE BIKE RAFFLE** provided by Royal Coaches
FREE CHILD ID KITS provided by Check n Go
View the MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) Trailer

Location:
City Hall Parking Lot
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park

For more information, call 626-813-5257

*Helmets available for kids ages 5-12
**Winner must be present to win the bike raffle

Police Department Workshop on Scams

The Baldwin Park Police Department invites you to attend a FREE community workshop on SCAMS

Join us on Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:30am Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

Currently the Distraction Scam seems to be the trend. This crime usually occurs during day time hours and is targeted toward elderly victims. Once the suspect gains the victim’s trust and confidence, the suspect is allowed inside and occupies the victim, while a second suspect then enters the residence and commits the theft. The victim is unaware their valuables have been stolen and ultimately both suspects leave the residence minutes apart.

The distraction scam is just one of the scams that will be covered in this workshop. Criminals have plenty to choose from;
Join us to learn how NOT to be swindled!

Anti-Scam Workshop

The Baldwin Park Police Department invites you to attend a FREE community workshop on SCAMS

Join us on Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:30am Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

Currently the Distraction Scam seems to be the trend. This crime usually occurs during day time hours and is targeted toward elderly victims. Once the suspect gains the victim’s trust and confidence, the suspect is allowed inside and occupies the victim, while a second suspect then enters the residence and commits the theft. The victim is unaware their valuables have been stolen and ultimately both suspects leave the residence minutes apart.

The distraction scam is just one of the scams that will be covered in this workshop. Criminals have plenty to choose from.

Join us to learn how NOT to be swindled!

Celebrating 2011 ... Safely

A message form the Baldwin Park Police Department

It’s that time of year again, December 31st, a day to remember the past and a day to celebrate the New Year to come. Wherever you may be celebrating New Year’s Eve, the Baldwin Park Police Department would like to encourage everyone to celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

What goes up will come down. A bullet fired in the air can climb up to two miles and when it comes down it can reach speeds of 300 to 700 feet per second. Researches report that a velocity of 200 feet per second is sufficient to penetrate a human skull.

Drunk driving is one of the biggest killers during the holiday season, for this reason there will be increased patrols and sobriety check points. Designate a driver before the celebration begins. Watch for erratic driving and report drunk drivers. Find a Tipsy Tow service in your area.

Stay alive, don’t drink and drive.
Shooting a gun into the air is a crime.
If a stray bullet should hit someone, individuals can be arrested and charged with a serious crime.
If you see someone fire a gun in the air, call 911.
Report drunk drivers, call 911.

Enjoy the holiday safely and responsibly!

Baldwin Park Police Services

The Baldwin Park Police Department is keeping up with the times. They have launched several new services that can be accessed through the City of Baldwin Park website; www.baldwinpark.com.

www.crimereports.com is a website that provides Baldwin Park residents timely and reliable information on criminal activity in their neighborhoods. Residents can search the database using their home address to see recent criminal and traffic activity which is updated every 6 hours. “Information is power,” Chief Hadsell added, “and we hope that giving the community this information will help them prevent crime in their neighborhoods.” This information is available 24 hours a day through the website www.crimereports.com or through the CrimeReports iPhone app.

Because everybody’s time is valuable, the Baldwin Park Police Department has launched an Online Police Reporting System that allows any victim to submit an online report immediately to the police department. The Online Police Reporting System can be accessed through the City of Baldwin Park’s website at www.baldwinpark.com.

Victims may report a crime online from the comfort of their own home if the incident is not an emergency situation, occurred in Baldwin Park, there are no known suspects, and it did not occur on a State Highway. Once all the criteria have been met a report can be made and submitted. In return, each report will be issued a police report number and victim will be contacted if further investigation is required. Victims can print a copy of their report for free once it has been submitted.

Another feature added by the Baldwin Park Police Department is the Online Traffic Collision Report Retrieval System. This new feature will allow victims and or insurance companies access to traffic collision reports and photos using the online system. Users can access the feature through the City of Baldwin Park’s website www.baldwinpark.com. A police report number is needed to obtain traffic collision information and photos. Information can be printed for a small fee of $20 per report and $10 per photo.

These new technologies will allow the Baldwin Park Police Department to operate more efficiently while providing enhanced customer service to the residents of Baldwin Park.

Baldwin Park Police Department Domestic Violence Help

The Baldwin Park Police Department
Family Impact Unit is Extending a Helping Hand

When: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Where: The ARC Center, 14403 E. Pacific Ave #B
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

The Family Impact Unit would like to reach out and inform the community about the services we provide to help domestic violence victims. The Family Impact Unit has resources available to offer support and information on how to protect yourself and keep the ones you love, safe.

If you know someone who is being abused or think someone needs help, please contact us to discuss ways to safely help them.

Remember two things: Abuse is never okay and YOU are not alone. Help is here just for you.
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CYNTHIA VALDEZ @ 960-1955 EXT. 235

Coffee with Cops!

Join the Baldwin Park Police Deparment Saturday, October 23 from 8am-12pm at the Julia McNeil Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. For a cup of coffee with your police officers and stay for the Red Ribbon Spirit Rally!

Baldwin Park Police Department Crime Prevention Golf Tournament

Baldwin Park Police Department Crime Prevention Golf Tournament
Friday, November 5th, 2010 Sierra Lakes Golf Club, 16600 Clubhouse Dr. Fontana

The Baldwin Park Police Department is hosting its Annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for our at risk youth and crime prevention programs. The tournament will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010.

Unlike most Crime Prevention sections within police agencies, ours is not funded by city revenue. This golf tournament serves as the primary source of income to fund all of the community’s crime prevention programs.

Each year, the Baldwin Park Police Department hosts a bicycle safety Rodeo open to every child in the community and this year we were able to provide over 400 helmets and safety equipment to the children in our community for FREE. We also provide a variety of FREE services to the community including fingerprinting services to students in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. Not only do we provide services for children we also offer crime prevention programs to the business community and neighborhoods of Baldwin Park.

If you are interested in participating in the golf tournament and/or would like to sponsor a tee, please find the golf tournament/sponsorship application attached. Please make checks payable to BPCC and mail to the Baldwin Park Police Department 14403 E. Pacific Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. For your tax purposes, our 501(c)(3)# is C-0710098BP7CC.

National Night Out - August 3

On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, Baldwin Park Police Department ROCK OUT OF HARM’S WAY as they invite residents to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “27th Annual National Night Out”(NNO) crime and drug prevention event. This is the time to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.

Join the Police Department on a 1.5 mile march against crime in celebration of National Night Out; America’s Night Out Against Crime. The march will end with a going away party in the Target Store parking lot, 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

March begins at 5:30pm at 14403 E. Pacific Ave. Celebration begins at 6:30pm in the Target parking lot, 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd. Festivities include FREE hot dog BBQ, live entertainment by Harm’s Way, raffle prizes, police department displays and much more. For more information on how you can participate contact the Community Relations Bureau at (626) 813-5257

Baldwin Park Police Open House - May 22

Annual Police Open House and Safety Fair

Saturday, May 22, 20109:30am -2:30pm

City Hall Parking Lot

Free bike helmet for every child who attends (while supplies last)

Free Child Fingerprint kit for every child who attends

Bike Raffles!

Entertainment by Sierra Vista High School Jazz Band and KIIS FM 102.7

K-9 Demonstration

Police Helicopter Demonstration

Drive through a DUI Simulation!

For more information contact the Community Relations Bureau at 626.813.5257

See you there!

Baldwin Park Police Department Information System

The Baldwin Park Police Department is offering new Community Information Service e-mail and text messaging service for providing news on community events and public safety notifications, from traffic problems to missing children. There is no spam or advertising.

You can register for free at http://www.nixle.com/ , click "Register Now,"then create a user account and password with an e-mail address and/or cell phone number for message delivery. Then enter your address and click "Sign Me Up."

For more information call the Community Relations Bureau at (626) 813-5257.

Police Community Workshop on Cybersafety

The Baldwin Park Police Department will hold a free community workshop for parents on the subject of cybersafety for teens, including "sexting" (the sending of explicit texts or photos via cell phones). The National Center to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy estimates 1 in 5 teens have sent nude or semi-nude photos of themselves via cell phone.

When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 3
Where: Arts & Recreation Center, 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park

Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.

For more information: 626-813-5257