Crime Prevention & Public Safety Resources

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

The LASD has seen an uptick in fake emails, texts and phishing scams related to the COVID-19 emergency.

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.

Don't step outside your home to speak to a solicitor. Learn more tips on this scam and how to protect yourself.

The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station is offering its parking lot as a safe location for buyers and sellers to meet to complete online transactions.

The City of Lakewood is engaged with the County of Los Angeles and non-profit social service providers to deal with this vexing issue.

Take the quiz to see if you are vulnerable.

Fewer crimes are committed at Lakewood Center per million annual visitors than at other shopping malls surveyed in the south Los Angeles County region.