Thursday, July 26, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Weekly Tip - Join the Arcadia Leadership Academy
Get to Know Your City! The next City Leadership Academy starts in September, but the application deadline is August 30, 2018. Take a look at the link for application, schedule, and additional information.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Not Forgotten!
Eight years ago today, we lost a friend and partner here at APD. Long-time Police Reserve Officer and APD Crime Analyst Mike Daleo succumbed to cancer on July 24, 2010.
Mike was a friend to all here at APD. He was one of the first Crime Analysts in the San Gabriel Valley and was well-known to the greater law enforcement family, always assisting outside agencies with their cases and information.
We miss you, Mike. Thanks for the years of friendship and service to Arcadia and beyond!
Thursday, July 19, 2018
91 Years Ago We Lost a Hero
Today is the 91st anniversary of the murder of Arcadia Police Officer Albert E. Matthies, the only Arcadia Police Officer to be killed in the line of duty. Officer Matthies was shot while detaining three young men near the intersection of Northview and Foothill in north Arcadia on July 18, 1927, shortly before midnight. Officer Matthies came upon the men inside a vehicle parked on Northview. Officer Matthies was unaware that the men were preparing to conduct a robbery at a business nearby. The rear seat passenger was Frank Miller. Miller pulled out a .45 cal handgun and shot at Matthies, striking him in the neck. Matthies later died from the gunshot wound at 12:07 AM on July 19, 1927.
Leo Bertolina, a friend of Matthies, was riding along that night in the police car. Bertolina was able to scramble away after being shot at and hit with flying glass from windows being struck by gunfire. Bertolina telephoned for additional police assistance. The trio of suspects got away that night but was later apprehended in Los Angeles within days. The three suspects were later convicted of the murder of Officer Matthies and sentenced to prison. The shooter died in prison. The two accomplices were later paroled and died shortly after release. The murder of Officer Matthies is memorialized at the following locations:
- Plaque memorial at Foothill Blvd/Northview Ave, Arcadia CA. Northview Avenue has been co-named Albert Matthies Way in honor of Officer Matthies.
- Los Angeles County Peace Officers Memorial, Whittier CA
- California Peace Officers Memorial, Sacramento CA
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Washington DC
- Officer Down Memorial Page
- Live Oak Memorial Park, Monrovia CA
- Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia CA
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Weekly Tip - Home Burglary Prevention
Residential burglary prevention continues to be a focus of the Arcadia Police Department. Increased patrol presence, Investigators working surveillance, follow-up on leads/tips, and recovered stolen property, are all pieces to a much larger puzzle when it comes to preventing residential burglaries and property crime. One of the most important pieces to this puzzle is the resident. It is very important to discourage the would-be thief and make their job as difficult, time-consuming, and as noisy as possible.
Here are a few quick tips to help keep your home safe:
•Close and lock your windows and doors! Thieves look for an easy target.
•Lock your garage door. Thefts from garages are common and it offers ready access to pry tools.
•Keep bushes and shrubs trimmed so that windows and doors are visible.
•Maintain your home and make it looked lived in. Arrange for care if you leave on vacation.
•Don't leave newspapers, mail and door hanger materials in place. Arrange for a trusted friend or neighbor to collect these items for you.
•Know your neighbors! Be familiar with cars, faces and who belongs in your neighborhood.
•Leave different lights on when you leave. Use timers when gone overnight.
•How about a radio with a talk show station tuned in when you are gone?
•Use window stops/pins to prevent windows and sliding doors from being opened.
•Maintain lists of account numbers, valuable item serial numbers, and important phone numbers. Duplicate the list and maintain a copy elsewhere. Video or photo your belongings. This aids in property recovery as well as the insurance replacement.
•Get an ALARM. Even simple alarms that are not connected to a central system are a deterrent.
•Ask and look for helpful tips. Your local police agency will usually offer home inspections and there are plenty of websites that offer prevention tips and ideas.
•Watch for and REPORT suspicious persons and activity. Most arrests that are made for burglary are not from a report by an alarm company, but rather from a local resident. If you see someone that does not belong in your neighborhood or on a neighbor's property, call the police.
If you return home and believe your home has been burglarized, do not enter the home. Call the police and wait out front. Tell the Dispatcher of your observations and that you have not searched your home. Chances are that the burglar is gone, but you don't want to confront them if avoidable. Entering the home may also destroy certain types of evidence that Officers will be looking for.
Additional tips and information; Crime Doctor. You can also contact the APD Community Outreach Office at (626) 821-2648 for prevention tips and information on Neighborhood Watch.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Thank You Operation Gratitude!
A big thanks to Operation Gratitude for sending care packs to the men and women at the Arcadia Police Department! Packages were distributed to two of our Patrol teams earlier today. Your kindness, generosity, and thoughts for our folks are greatly appreciated!
Thursday, July 12, 2018
National Night Out Kick-Off
Join us for the National Night Out Kick-Off. There will be safety displays, informational programs, K-9 meet and greet, police vehicles on display, and giveaways. Save the date! Tuesday, August 7th, 4:00-6:00pm at the Police Department.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Weekly Tip - How Do I Report Quality of Life Issues?
We promote "See Something, Say Something" when it comes to crime, and this same idea applies to problems like graffiti, shopping carts, or signals not properly working. Our officers report problems as they encounter them in the field, but you can greatly assist us in maintaining the quality of life by reporting issues as you see them in your neighborhood. For these types of issues or reporting non-emergency incidents, please call our Dispatchers at 626.574.5123.
If you happen to witness crimes in progress or there is an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Please do not report in progress or crime events via social media as we do not monitor the platforms 24/7.
We can all play a part in maintaining the great quality of life in Arcadia!
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Weekly Tip - Enjoy a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
The Arcadia Police Department would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July! Please celebrate responsibly and remember - ALL FIREWORKS are PROHIBITED in the City of Arcadia. The best and safest source of 4th of July entertainment can be found at a professional fireworks show. HERE is a list of shows throughout Los Angeles County from the Patch.
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