Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Weekly Tip - Look Before You Lock!
Parents and caregivers are urged to take a few simple steps to never run the risk of losing a child to heatstroke, because kids in hot cars are a deadly combination. Even in cooler outside temps, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise quickly. Use these tips for your children and even your pets.
• Never leave infants or young children unattended in a vehicle, even if you leave the windows partly open or the air conditioning on. Remember, it’s against the law to leave a child unattended in a vehicle in many states. But most important, you run the risk of losing a child to heatstroke because kids are much more sensitive to rising temperatures than adults.
• A NHTSA review indicates many of these deaths come from parents or caregivers accidentally leaving their infants in the car. So do things to remind yourself that a child is in the vehicle, such as: writing yourself a note and putting the note where you will see it when you leave the vehicle; placing your purse, briefcase or something else you need in the back seat so that you will have to check the back seat when you leave the vehicle; or keeping a familiar object in your car’s safety seat, such as a stuffed toy. After the child is buckled in, place the object where the driver will notice it when he or she is leaving the vehicle, and always remember their child.
• If you are dropping your child off at childcare, and it’s normally your spouse, partner or caregiver who drops them off, have them call you to make sure the drop off went according to plan.
• Set a reminder on your cell phone or calendar to alert you to be sure you dropped your child off at day care. You can also download the Baby Reminder App for iPhones.
• Have a plan with your childcare provider so they will call you if your child does not show up for childcare by a certain time.
• Never let children play in an unattended vehicle. Teach them a vehicle is not a play area.
• Always lock your vehicle doors and trunk and keep the keys out of a child’s reach. If a child is missing, quickly check all vehicles, including the trunk.
• If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. If they are in distress due to heat, get them out as quickly as possible. Cool the child rapidly (not an ice bath but by spraying them with cool water or with a garden hose).
• Remember: kids in hot cars are a deadly combination. Don’t take the chance.
Additional Resources:
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - www.safercar.gov/heatstroke
• San Francisco State University, Department of Geosciences - www.ggweather.com/heat/index.htm
• Safe Kids - http://www.safekids.org/
• Kids and Cars - http://www.kidsandcars.org/
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - http://www.chop.edu/
Thanks to NHTSA for providing these valuable tips.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Weekly Tip - See Something Suspicious, Call the Police!
The Arcadia Police Department serves a population of approximately 55,000 residents, numerous business and commercial locations, all within about 11 square miles. As expected, the men and women of the department cannot actively police every square inch of our city at all times. Therefore, more often than not, residents and visitors serve as the eyes and ears for our dispatchers and officers.
Having a large residential community, it is not surprising that some of our most frequent calls for service involve property theft or residential burglary. In most cases, a residential burglary begins with some type of suspicious activity within a neighborhood, often in broad daylight. This activity may range from unknown persons in vehicles perusing the area, to individuals going door to door, determining whether or not residents are home. These individuals will most likely have a driver waiting for them for a quick getaway in case someone begins to question their actions.
The best way to decrease residential burglaries is to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Give criminals the message if they are in our neighborhoods, and about to commit a crime, they are being watched – not ignored – through a joint effort by our residents and the police department.
If you witness suspicious activity in your neighborhood, or see something that doesn’t sit right with you, do not simply draw the blinds and turn away; please pick up the phone and call our department’s non-emergency dispatch number at (626) 574-5123 – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Of course, if you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency, always remember to dial 9-1-1.
Neighborhood crime prevention neither begins, nor ends, with a burning porch light. As members of a greater community, we are all responsible for its protection, as safety does not simply end at a property line. Get to know your neighbors and your neighborhood, remain alert, and never hesitate to call our police department. Do not simply assume someone else has called the police - three calls received are better than no calls at all.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Weekly Tip - Enjoy a Safe 4th of July!
The Arcadia Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and fun 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 a professional fireworks show. HERE is a list of shows throughout Los Angeles County.
Special note to parents regarding illegal fireworks:
If your child had any fireworks prior to June 28th, the items are probably illegal and dangerous and should be turned over to your fire department or local police agency!
It is against the law to use, possess, store or sell “illegal fireworks”. State law provides for a fine of at least $500 and/or a year in jail upon conviction for violating fireworks laws. Some violations are a felony! Fireworks cause many burns, injuries and fires. Violators can be held responsible for damages, as well as having to pay a fine and/or go to jail.
Parents are liable for any damage or injuries caused by their children using fireworks. Illegal fireworks will not have the “Safe and Sane” seal like the one pictured in this link,
- Sky Rockets
- Bottle Rockets
- Roman Candles
- Sky Rockets/ Mortars
- M-100 M-80
- Cherry Bombs Palomitas
- Fire Crackers Helicopters
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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