06/16/2026
Crime prevention tips. Keep your home safe.
Don’t come home to a burglary.
🔒 *LOCK IT DOWN* – All doors, windows, and your garage. Even for “quick trips.” 5 minutes is all they need.
👀 *HIDE THE TEMPTATION* – No valuables in sight near windows/doors. Close blinds on the first floor.
💡 *FAKE THEM OUT* – Timers or smart plugs on lights, TVs, or radios. Make it look like someone’s home.
📦 *DON’T ADVERTISE AN EMPTY HOUSE* – Hold mail/packages or have a trusted neighbor grab them. Piled-up deliveries = “nobody’s home.”
🪜 *REMOVE THE LADDER* – Don’t give them a free step to your second-story balcony.
🔐 *SECURE THE SAFE* – Bolt it down. A 50lb safe walks out the door fast.
📱 *POST LATER, NOT NOW* – Share those beach pics when you’re back. Broadcasting “we’re gone” is risky.
🐕 *DOGS = DETERRENT* – Burglars hate them. Even a “Beware of Dog” sign helps.
📹 *INVEST IN TECH* – Alarms, cameras, motion sensors, glass-break detectors. Visible cameras prevent crime.
👥 *NEIGHBORS LOOKING OUT* – Join Neighborhood Watch. Text a trusted neighbor before you leave.
If you see something suspicious, call us. 877-ASK-LAPD or 911 for emergencies.