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 January 1, 2024
This year include some crime prevention resolutions to keep you and your family safe.
It’s the beginning of a new year, and many people make resolutions to improve their quality of life. This year consider adding some crime prevention resolutions to your list. Here are a few resolutions that may reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime.
I resolve to:
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Reduce my chances of becoming a victim of a vehicle break-in.
Break-ins can occur in your driveway, at the mall, or anywhere. Remember: Do not leave valuables inside your car. TAKE your valuables with you. LOCK your car. HIDE the things you cannot take before you arrive at your destination.
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Keep doors closed and locked, even when at home.
Roseville is a safe place to live. It may seem nice to leave your doors open on a nice day, but thieves just love the easy access they get with an open, or even just an unlocked door. Simply getting into the habit of shutting and locking the door behind you can prevent many problems. Not a habit now? Make it one!
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Keep my garage door closed at all times when not in use.
Anytime you are out of sight from the garage door, even for a short time, close it. Otherwise, someone can easily slip into your garage or house without your knowledge. Double check your garage door is closed before going to bed. It is not uncommon for night shift officers to run across an open garage door. Make it a habit.
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Be a good neighbor.
If you see something suspicious in your neighborhood, call the police immediately. Join and become an active member of your Neighborhood Watch group. If you don’t have a Neighborhood Watch group, start one. By working together with your neighbors and law enforcement you can help deter crime in your neighborhood.
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Ask for a valid ID or credential before letting anyone in my home you don’t know.
Criminals are always looking for ways to gain entry into a home. If someone you don’t know shows up to your home unexpectedly, be suspicious. Don’t let them into your home until you have checked them out.
Criminals never rest. They are always out looking for their next victim. So, when you are making resolutions for 2024, include some on crime prevention. By incorporating safety tips into your everyday routine, you will make crime prevention part of your daily life.
The Roseville Police Department is always looking for ways to connect with the community through various outreach programs.
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Roseville Police Department speaker request.
Are you looking for a police department representative to speak at a group meeting on a specific law enforcement-related or safety topic? (Click HERE for a list of topics.) To request a speaker, complete the online request form.
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Request Police Department staff to attend a community event.
Are you having a free church, school, or community event in which you would like to have an officer or other PD staff such as SWAT or K9 to attend? Complete the online form.
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Placer County District Attorney’s Office also has a speaker program. You can check out their list of topics and request form by clicking HERE.
All requests must be made at least three weeks prior to the event.
If you have further questions or if you submit a request and do not hear back within two weeks, call or email Gabe Sorenson, Public Safety Program Coordinator:
916-746-1081 or GMSorenson@roseville.ca.us.
If you have been a victim of a scam, be extra cautious!
Have you been scammed or know someone that has? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there is a scam that targets those that have already fallen victim to a scam. Sometimes referred to as a “rebound” or “refund and recovery scam.” If you, or a loved one, have already fallen victim to a scam be extra cautious.
According to the FTC, this is how the scam works:
- Scammers compile a list of victims that have been scammed out of money or personal information. This list is sold to other scammers.
- Scammers target individuals on this list and try to steal more money by promising they can get their lost money back.
- Scammers try to gain the victim’s trust by stating they are from a government agency, consumer advocacy group, or law firm and will assist with your fraud claim.
- Scammers will tell their victims they need to pay an upfront fee in order to file their claim. The scammers may ask for financial institution information or credit/debit card information.
The FTC offer the following tips on how to avoid this type of scam
- Don’t believe emails, texts, calls, etc. that promise to get your money back.
- Never pay a fee in order to get your money back.
- Remember only scammers will tell you to pay using gift cards, cryptocurrency, or a wire transfer.
- Always do your own research for any organization, agency, or company that asks you for money.
If you have lost money to scammers, file a report with your local law enforcement agency, the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and your State Attorney General.
For more information regarding this scam visit the the Federal Trade Commission Refund and Recovery Scams website.
Beat: 3
Date: November 24, 2023
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
Victim's computer alerted a security concern with a phone number to call to resolve the issue. The victim was told that the computer had a virus from watching child porn. Victim stated they did not watch child porn but was convinced they needed to pay a fine to avoid criminally liability. Victim went to the bank, pulled out $5,000 in cash and drove to a location as instructed, and deposited the money into a Bitcoin account that was unrecoverable.
Beat: 5
Date: November 15, 2023
Neighborhood: Highland Reserve
Victim met a female (suspect) on a dating app. Suspect told victim how to invest crypto currency on an exchange to make money. It was essentially day trading crypto currency. Victim was told to move his crypto wallet to a specific exchange. Victim invested his money in a fraudulent Bitcoin exchange and lost approximately $255,000.
Beat: 4
Date: November 2023
Victim found a puppy for sale on Facebook and tried to purchase it. After paying $1,450, victim was asked for an additional $950. At that time victim realized she was likely being defrauded and refused to send any additional funds to suspect. When the victim asked for funds to be returned, suspect refused. The victim never received the puppy.
The Department’s Social Service Unit (SSU) proactively addresses a variety of issues in the community by utilizing innovation, collaboration, and solution-focused policing methods in an effort to achieve long-term and meaningful results. SSU’s blended model of enforcement/services helps create impactful results throughout the Roseville community by offering active outreach, officer prevention, officer intervention, and reintegration.
One of the newest member of the team is Crisis Comfort Canine Butter. Butter responds to calls with the Social Services Unit to help with traumatic instances, such as mental health, victim advocacy, or critical incident debriefings for our RPD officers. He has visited hospitals, schools, and the occasional coffee shop for a quick pup cup.
Our outstanding SSU team members are Cory Rommelfanger (bottom left), Officer Cantley (top left), Sgt. Buelow, Crisis Comfort Canine Butter, Courtney Smith, Laynee Renslow, Marissa Deraya and Officer Rai (far right). Not featured in the photo yet integral to Social Services is Lt. Blynn.
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