The LAPD has long been tasked with meeting the law enforcement needs of an area in which the population's growth far exceeds that of its available officer corps. While their commendable efforts have met with varying degrees of success over the years, 2015's recent upticks in violent crimes spurred the department to train volunteers to [...]
A recent phone scam has been hitting residents of Los Angeles County, particularly those who live in or around North Hollywood. The scam begins with a private individual receiving a phone call and being informed that they owe money on past-due utility bills. The victim is then threatened with disconnection of services or possible deportation [...]
Cars are stolen all the time in the US, and it's pretty much a bad thing for everyone involved. It drives up insurance premiums, primes the pipeline in which other crimes are committed, and more. Here are some tips from the LAPD Van Nuys Division to help protect yourself from becoming the victim of this crime: [...]
