Crime Prevention & Public Safety Resources

Reservations are available online for the annual Award of Valor luncheon to be held Wednesday, November 7 at The Centre.

Lakewood residents are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with local Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday, October 3, 8 - 10 a.m.

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

Lakewood is considered a very safe community, but Lakewood Station personnel are prepared to respond to specialized emergencies.

Solicitors must have a permit from the City of Lakewood to go door to door.

Drivers and students need to take care as Lakewood’s school districts open their doors again for the new school year.

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

The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station is asking for the public's help to report the sale or use of illegal fireworks immediately.

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

Two Lakewood Sheriff’s Deputies who have staffed a special “Burglary Suppression Car” with impressive results the past few months were recently honored.

The Lakewood Sheriff's Station offers tips to help thwart package delivery thefts.

Be aware of these common scams and what to do about them.

Lakewood City Council members recently approved funding 96 hours a month of additional Sheriff’s Deputy time focused on safe driving enforcement.

Richard J. Harpham, a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (and a 54-year resident of Lakewood), has been promoted to captain.