Crime Prevention & Public Safety Resources

Mobile money transfer apps like Venmo or Zelle are growing in usage as a contact-free alternative but can leave you vulnerable to fraud.

The city will honor deputy sheriffs, firefighters and residents at a small, private outdoor ceremony where honorees are presented their plaques.

The end of daylight saving time is a good time to remind both motorists and cyclists about safety in the darker hours.

While home burglaries are down since the COVID-19 pandemic began, auto thefts are up.

Commercial solicitors and charitable fundraisers must have a permit from the City of Lakewood to go door to door.

The LASD is warning of a new scam involving contact tracing related to the COVID-19 emergency.

Metallic balloons, popular for parties and celebrations, are extremely dangerous when released--intentionally or not--to drift into power lines.

Thanks to the runners, spectators, and volunteers who turned out on Saturday, March 7, local charities will receive a boost.

The L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers organization enables people to anonymously give tips about suspects and to receive an award of up to $1,000 if a suspect is arrested.

Lakewood Station deputy sheriffs and volunteers honor the selflessness of one remarkable young 'Shop With A Cop' recipient.

See the photos from the National Night Out and Community BBQ held at Palms Park on Friday, August 9.

David Sprengel, a 29-year member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, has been promoted to captain and named the new commander of the station.

The Lakewood Sheriff’s “Special Assignment Officers” (SAO) team is engaging in undercover operations to arrest and cite the sellers of illegal fireworks.

Despite the good news that property crime was significantly lower in Lakewood in 2018, it’s important we all do our part to keep crime down in 2019 too.

Several Lakewood residents have received scam phone calls today with the Lakewood City Hall number showing on their caller ID screen.