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VOLUNTEERS ON PATROL | PLANNING TO BE OUT OF TOWN FOR LABOR DAY? 
Let our volunteers keep an extra eye on your home with free vacation security checks.

To request a vacation security check, simply call our non-emergency police dispatch center at 310-524-2760 the day before your departure and be ready to provide:

  • Address & travel dates 
  • House-sitter information (if applicable)
  • Details on any vehicles parked in the driveway
  • Your contact information 

Crime Trends

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E-BIKE THEFT 
E-bike thefts are on the rise and July showed an upward trend. Protect your investment with a few smart steps.    

Prevention Tips:

  • Invest in quality security: Use a heavy-duty lock with an acoustic alarm.
  • Double up: Use two locks to slow thieves down and make your bike less appealing.
  • Anchor it: Attach your bike to a fixed, immovable object.
  • Secure components: Lock wheels, seat, and other removable parts. 
  • Park smart: Choose busy, well-lit areas.
  • Track it: Install a GPS tracker with real-time tracking.
  • Garage safety: Keep your garage closed and locked when storing your bike inside.

Extra Steps:

  • Create a Bike Passport: Record the brand, model, frame size, color, serial number, photo of the bike, and purchase receipt.   
  • Layer your security: Combine 2-3 measures. A single lock alone isn't enough.
  • Register your bike with ESPD.

Crime Prevention Awareness

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GOT A WORK TRUCK? | PROTECT YOUR TOOLS, PROTECT YOUR LIVELIHOOD  
Your work truck is more than transportation, it's your toolbox on wheels. And thieves know it! The truck bed is one of their favorite targets, making stolen tools a costly and frustrating setback for small business owners and contractors.

Here are a few reminders to help keep your tools safe & your business running:

  • Park smart: Choose well-lit locations with security cameras or if possible, park in your garage.   
  • Fortify security: Install heavy-duty locks on doors, tailgates, and windows.
  • Lock it up: Remove tools at night whenever possible; otherwise, use a locking truck bed cover or heavy-duty toolbox. 

TIP: If it has a lock-- use it! 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

TIP-A-COP AT TOPGOLF | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
Join the El Segundo Police Department and Special Olympics Southern California Athletes for a Tip-A-Cop Event! Come out on Saturday, September 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Topgolf located at 400 Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo. During this fun-filled afternoon, El Segundo police personnel and Special Olympics athletes will be stepping into the role of servers, collecting tips to benefit Special Olympics Southern California. Your support helps provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Enjoy food, golf, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, all in one afternoon! For more information and to reserve a bay visit Topgolf Tip-A-Cops (sosc.org).

E-BIKE SAFETY COURSE | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
Are you ready to let your son or daughter ride an E-Bike? Do they feel ready and knowledgeable of all E-Bike safety laws to ride on our roadways? The El Segundo Police Department has partnered with E-Bike Sense to offer a free E-Bike Safety Class that will help train kids to ride responsibly. Requirements: Must be an El Segundo resident or student of ESUSD, Da Vinci or Vistamar High schools | Must be 12 years or older | Must currently own an E-bike | All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 18 years old. Class size is limited! Register today by visiting elsegundopd.org/ebikesafetycourse.