Safety tips for back to school
August 13, 2019Drivers and students need to take care as Lakewood’s school districts open their doors again for the new school year.
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Safety tips for back to school
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Lakewood Sheriff Station to hold training exercise at Hoover Middle School
July 30, 2019A training scenario will be conducted at Hoover Middle School on Tuesday, August 6 from approximately 8 a.m. to noon.
You're invited to a Lakewood Community Safety Meeting in your neighborhood
July 25, 2019Meetings will be held at five parks through August 19.
New commander of Lakewood Sheriff Station is a familiar face
July 17, 2019David 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.
SCE warns of dangers of metallic balloons
July 7, 2019Metallic balloons, popular for parties and celebrations, are extremely dangerous when released--intentionally or not--to drift into power lines.
Arrests made by Lakewood Sheriffs for illegal fireworks sales
June 30, 2019The Lakewood Sheriff’s “Special Assignment Officers” (SAO) team is engaging in undercover operations to arrest and cite the sellers of illegal fireworks.
Report illegal fireworks early and celebrate safely
May 31, 2019The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station is asking for the public's help to report the sale or use of illegal fireworks immediately.
City shows appreciation to 9-1-1 Operators
May 11, 20199-1-1 Operators have a stressful job, talking with residents who themselves are in very stressful and sometimes emergency situations.
Lakewood Sheriff’s Station becomes ‘Haunted Jail’
May 10, 2019On Friday, October 25 from 4:30 to 10 p.m., the Lakewood Sheriff’s station will be transformed into “The Haunted Jail.”
Stay vigilant to protect your home and property
February 19, 2019Despite 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.
“Crime Stoppers” uses anonymous tips and rewards to catch suspects
February 13, 2019The 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.
Scammers pretending to use Lakewood City Hall phone number for solicitations
January 30, 2019Several Lakewood residents have received scam phone calls today with the Lakewood City Hall number showing on their caller ID screen.
Watch out for sneaky solicitor scams
January 22, 2019Don't step outside your home to speak to a solicitor. Learn more tips on this scam and how to protect yourself.
Sheriff's Station offers parking lot for online sales exchanges
January 15, 2019The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station is offering its parking lot as a safe location for buyers and sellers to meet to complete online transactions.
What's the best way to respond to panhandlers?
November 20, 2018The City of Lakewood is engaged with the County of Los Angeles and non-profit social service providers to deal with this vexing issue.