Do you know someone who would make a great addition to our team? Someone who you could see patrolling your neighborhood. We are accepting applications for Lateral and Entry Level Police Officers. Our ESPD Officer receive a Competitive Salary, Tuition Reimbursement, 100% Paid Gracie Jiu Jitsu Membership, Retiree Lifetime Medical, and much more!
We are currently offering Lateral Police Officers a $40K hiring bonus and up to $30K more in additional incentives and Entry Level Police Officers a $30K employment bonus. Visit JoinESPD.com to apply.
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AUTO THEFT
Auto thefts were still trending for the month of February. The most common vehicle makes being Kia, Hyundai, and Chevrolet. As you may already know Kia and Hyundai vehicles over the past few years have increasingly been the vehicle of choice to steal among thieves across the country. This is often attributed to the manufacturers unattended consequence that allows criminals to bypass the lock system in a matter of minutes using simple tools such as the USB charging cable that was left in the vehicle.
For information on how to help prevent your vehicle from being stolen view the "Layered Approach" to Protection here.
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LICENSE PLATES
When is the last time you really looked at your license plates? And not just checked to see if they were there, but you actually read the numbers and letters.
Criminals not only steal vehicle registration stickers to try and avoid paying registration and insurance fees, but they also steal license plates for several reasons. However, the number one reason a criminal will take a license plate from someone else's vehicle is to commit another crime. They will often times look for a vehicle similar to the one they have, remove the license plate, and attach it to their vehicle in hopes to deceive law enforcement from linking the license plate with a particular vehicle or crime.
Criminals will sometimes even switch your license plate with another license plate. This criminal act buys the thief time to commit another crime before the switched license plate is recognized either by law enforcement or the vehicle owner.
Tips to help protect yourself:
1. Know your license plate and check it routinely
2. Make sure both front and rear plates are affixed
3. Purchase special security screws that are difficult to remove with common screwdrivers
In the event your license plate has been stolen, please report it to the Police Department by calling our Dispatch Center at 310-524-2760.
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PI DAY WITH PATROL: MARCH 14TH
Join us on Thursday, March 14th at the Slice & Pint at 130 W. Grand Avenue from 12:00-2:00pm for a slice of pizza (complimentary) and a conversation with Patrol. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the patrol officers in your neighborhood. Hope to see you there!
COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY: MAY 1ST
The El Segundo Police Department is now accepting applications for our May 2024 Community Police Academy. The course is intended for those interested in learning more about how ESPD functions and operates. The goal of the program is to open the line of communication between our officers and the community. The FREE 10-week course is held on Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00pm. Dinner is provided, and topics include K9, School Resource, Motors, SWAT, Dispatch, Investigations, DUI and more. To register click here.
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