Weekly Tip - New Child Restraint Law 2012

January 1st traditionally brings new laws to California and this year was no exception.  One law that has a direct impact on many of us is the change in requirements for child restraints in vehicles.  Effective January 1, 2012, children under 8 years of age must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat, in the back seat of a vehicle.  There is an "or" clause if the child has reached a height of 4'9".

Safe Kids Los Angeles County has an excellent website with safety tips for our children, and they offer a printable "parent tip sheet" on the new law.  The tip sheet also gives an explanation of the term properly buckled.  Parents should also consult the manufacturer and any car or booster seat for proper use and installation.  Thanks to Safe Kids for providing this service and the displayed photo.

Weekly Activity Highlights for January 1 - 7, 2012

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_1.1.12.pdf

Overnight Parking Permits Required

A reminder that permits are once again required for all overnight parking, 2:30 - 5:30 a.m., in the City of Arcadia.  Overnight enforcement was suspended for several weeks surrounding the holidays, however, enforcement began early this morning, January 9, 2012.

Temporary permits can be purchased in the station lobby or online.  Annual permits are available for purchase at the Cashier's Office, Arcadia City Hall.  For additional information or to download an Annual Permit Application, please visit our website.

Weekly Activity Highlights for December 25 - 31, 2011

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_12-25.pdf

Arcadia Police Department handled 48,253 Calls for Service and documented 6,383 Formal Investigations in 2011.

Weekly Tip - Dog License & Leash Law Info

Dog Licenses

 

Licenses are required for all dogs over the age of four months with proof of rabies vaccination. If the dog is spayed, proof of sterilization is also required when obtaining the first license.

 

Licenses may be purchased on a yearly basis at the Cashier's Office at Arcadia City Hall located at 240 W. Huntington Drive or at the Pasadena Humane Society. 

The following are current City of Arcadia license fees:

 

• $30 for non-spayed animals
• $15 for spayed animals
• $15 for senior citizens with non-spayed animals
• $7.50 for senior citizens with spayed animals

 

 Leash Law

 

When on public property, all dogs must be kept on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. In addition, when walking a dog on a public street or in a public park, you are responsible for the prompt and sanitary disposal of any feces left by the dog.

 

Animal control services in the City of Arcadia are provided by the Pasadena Humane Society. Please contact their offices by calling 626-792-7151.

 

Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Fax 626-792-3810

http://www.phsspca.org

https://www.facebook.com/pasadenahumane

 

Passing of Retired Sergeant Eric Akerlind

We were notified of the unfortunate passing of Retired Sergeant Eric Akerlind, who died on December 31, 2011, at the age of 83.  Sergeant Akerlind began his career with the Arcadia Police Department in July 1956, and honorably retired in August 1979 - after 23 years of service to the City of Arcadia.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Akerlind family.  Rest in peace, Sergeant Akerlind.

Happy New Year 2012!

Wishing everyone the best in 2012!  Happy New Year from the men and women of the Arcadia Police Department!