Weekly Tip - Register for Alert Arcadia & More

The City of Arcadia's mass emergency notification system, Alert Arcadia, enables the City to provide important information to you quickly during time-sensitive or emergency situations.

The City will send messages to you primarily in crisis situations, such as fire, earthquake, severe weather, or other similar local emergencies. Messages may include safety alerts and directions on what to do, shelter locations, and evacuation orders.

Once signed up, you will receive time-sensitive messages in ways you customize and specify, including home phone (landline or VoIP), cell phone, work phone, text message, or e-mail.

In addition, if you own an Apple or Android device, you can also view City messages and manage your account settings through a free app called Blackboard MyConnect.

You decide the best ways for the City to alert you and who the City should alert. For example, you may add the contact information of your adult children or relatives, whether or not they live in Arcadia. Alternatively, family members may register directly and sign up for their own Alert Arcadia account.

Sign up for Alert Arcadia today. Stay informed.

We also continue to make use of other valuable platforms to deliver relevant and emergency information to the community!  Take advantage of Nixle, Twitter @ArcadiaPD, Nextdoor, Facebook, and stay connected with APD!  By using multiple platforms, we are able to reach the widest group of folks in our community - information you want, delivered through a platform you use.

DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Results

Listed below are the results of the DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint from Saturday night, June 13, 2015.

Total number of vehicles through the checkpoint:  3,870

Vehicles contacted at the Primary Inspection Area:  1,676

Vehicles contacted at the Secondary Inspection Area:  67

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) administered:  8

DUI Alcohol arrests:  4

DUI Alcohol/Drug Combo arrests:  1

Open Container citations:  2

Unlicensed driver arrests:  19

Suspended driver arrest:  3

Number of vehicle impounds:  2

Number of vehicles stored:   5

2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an annual event where Law Enforcement throughout the world run with the "Flame of Hope" bringing awareness and support to Special Olympics. The Arcadia Police Department is proud to participate in the event, taking the hand-off of the torch near Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue from the Monrovia Police Department. Our personnel carry the torch west on Huntington Drive, south on Santa Anita Avenue, and turn west on Las Tunas Drive, ultimately handing off the torch to Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Temple Station, near Baldwin Avenue.

 

The torch reached Arcadia at about 10:45 am this morning where 12 members of APD/APOA carried on this tradition for a very worthy cause.  Thanks to all our runners and support personnel for their participation!

Weekly Activity Highlights for May 31 - June 6, 2015

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_5.31.15.pdf

Weekly Tip - Wells Fargo "Smishing" Scam

Have you received a text on your cell phone telling you to contact Wells Fargo? If you receive such a text, delete it and DO NOT respond. This image was sent to us from an Arcadia resident. This form of phishing, known as smishing, is using SMS or text messaging in an attempt to gain your personal and confidential information. 

Glendora Police Department posted a similar warning this morning via their Facebook page. This type of scam pops up from time to time and has occurred nationwide, recently in the area using local telephone numbers.

Wells Fargo has good information posted on their website, along with reporting links should you be victimized.

"Never take action on a request for your personal or financial information, including account numbers, passwords, Social Security number or birth date. If you receive a text message expressing an urgent need for you to update your information, activate an account, or verify your identity by calling a phone number or submitting information, on a website, do not respond and delete it. These messages may be part of a phishing scam conducted by fraudsters in an attempt to capture your confidential account information and may be used to commit fraud."

Take the time to visit your bank or credit card websites and review recommendations on how to prevent fraudulent activity on your accounts. Most financial institutions have web pages dedicated to fraud prevention. Remember, never share your information unless you have initiated the contact and are sure of who you are dealing with. Banks and credit card companies will not call, text, or email you asking for personal, confidential information. 

Weekly Activity Highlights, May 24-30, 2015

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_5.24.15.pdf

Weekly Tip - Helpful City Phone Numbers and Hotlines

The City maintains a webpage dedicated to easy access of phone numbers and hotlines to assist residents and visitors. You can access the page HERE.

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.

If you happen to witness crimes in progress, please report them to our Dispatchers at 626.574.5123. Vandalism and theft/removal of shopping carts are offenses in California.

We can all play a part in maintaining the great quality of life in Arcadia!