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SAFETY & SECURITY

Security Cameras
Vehicle Burglaries
Contacting the Sheriff to Report Crimes

SECURITY CAMERAS ~ Our Flock security cameras have been having an impact on our neighborhood safety. In the summer of 2023, the SE portion of Rancho Palos Verdes, Miraleste southbound to Palos Verdes Drive South was hit by a string of burglaries with one resident even walking into her house while burglars were inside. Interestingly, Mediterrania was spared from this. Was this because we were the only HOA in the area with Flock cameras installed at our entrance? These cameras not only photograph every vehicle going into and out of Mediterrania through our Ganado – Palos Verdes Drive East entrance but each one has an Automated License Plate Reader that is directly connected to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Do you think this is the reason we were spared from the burglaries that other neighborhoods experienced?

Our annual lease on the Flock Cameras is coming due. We will need more than $4,000 to fund the new lease on these cameras. These cameras help all of us, and we are at risk of losing them. We are encouraging every household to pitch in and pay their very low annual dues of $75 in order to keep our neighborhood safe.

VEHICLE BURGLARIES ~ Most vehicle burglaries occur because a vehicle was left unlocked.  NEVER, EVER leave your car unlocked when parked in the driveway or in front of your home.  Rarely is a window broken to gain entry; these are crimes of opportunity.  Do not leave anything in your car that you do not want stolen.  Do not leave garage door openers in your car, especially if you leave the door into your house from your garage unlocked!

MAKE THE RIGHT CALL ~ (Note: The following was copied from the City's Spring 2025 newsletter.) It is crucial to report crimes in progress by calling 9-1-1 and to report suspicious activity to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station nonemergency line at 310-539-1661. Use the information below to understand when to call the non-emergency line versus when to dial 9-1-1. The checklist will also help dispatchers by providing the key information they need to respond effectively – detailed and accurate information is essential. Be sure to save the Lomita Sheriff’s Station phone number in your contacts, 310-539-1661. Remember “If you see something, SAY SOMETHING!”
Sheriff LOMITA SHERIFF'S STATION
HOW TO CALL THE STATION
 •  EMERGENCY: 9-1-1 call
Medical issue that may result in significant injury or death
Traffic collision resulting in injuries
Crime JUST occurred
Crime IS occurring NOW
Crime is ABOUT to occur
  NON-EMERGENCY: 310-539-1661
Crime occurredf in the past & there is no reason to believe the person(s) responsible are still nearby
Traffic collisions with no injuries
Suspicious activity
Any other matters requiring attention of station personnel
•  DESCRIBING CRIME
Location
Description of persons involved
 
Color of clothing
Gender
Ethnicity
Distinguishing features (tattoos, scars, etc.)
Approximate age
Does the person(s) have any weapons
  IF PEOPLE ARE FLEEING THE SCENE
Vehicle Description
 
Make
Model
Color
License plate (if possible)
What direction is the vehicle traveling