Posted to This blog is part of the City's Let's Talk Public Safety Program on May 29, 2019 at 10:58 AM by Deputy Aaron Scheller
You are surfing the internet looking for that perfect little canine companion that you can bring into your home to make part of your family. A few minutes into your online search, and there it is … the perfect little puppy you always dreamed of having. Or maybe you are online for an altogether different reason, and a pop-up ad of the cutest dog fills your screen and grabs your attention. Without a moment’s hesitation, you click on the website link or ad to get more details about the puppy. How can you tell if it is a legitimate posting or just a scam.
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Posted to This blog is part of the City's Let's Talk Public Safety Program on March 20, 2019 at 12:49 PM by Deputy Aaron Scheller
A burglary of your home is bad enough, but what if your home when it occurs and you don’t even know it’s happening. No, I’m not talking about overpaying for cable services, which is a crime in itself. I’m referring to a trend that appears to be making a comeback - distraction burglaries. This type of crime occurs when an individual distracts a homeowner under a false pretense while someone goes inside the home to steal valuables.
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Posted to This blog is part of the City's Let's Talk Public Safety Program on February 14, 2019 at 5:37 PM by Deputy Aaron Scheller
A state bill that goes into effect January 1, and will help law enforcement in detecting and apprehending criminals. Assembly Bill 516, referred to as the “Electronic Report of Sale and Temporary License Plate” bill was actually created with California toll roads in mind.
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