Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Weekly Tip - Pool & Water Safety
Summer is upon us and one of the biggest attractions during this time of year is the swimming pool. Unfortunately, our pools are also one the leading contributors to accidents, injury and death in the home. Children love water and a pool is an inviting place, not only in the summer, but throughout the year for a young child. That is why there are rules and regulations that apply to all residential swimming pools. Fences, alarms, clearance, self-closing gates and latches, are just some of the requirements. Visit your local City website and view the municipal code requirements or call your local City Hall.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has a handout available on-line that gives excellent tips for pool safety. See the City of Arcadia website and other sources, such as the Red Cross, for additional tips and resources available on the web.
In addition to the physical requirements, remember to always be aware of your young childs where abouts when pools are near. Even if they know how to swim, keep an eye on them. Set rules for your children about not using the pool without adult supervision, keep toys and other inviting objects away from the pool when not in use, always have a phone available near the pool, keep pool gates locked and shut when not using them, do not place ladders or chairs against the outside of a pool fence. Learn basic safety techniques and take a CPR class. Be proactive and prevent accidents before they happen!
Summer time is also a time for outdoor gatherings and hosting a pool party. Never assume your child is being watched. Appoint someone to be the "pool monitor" at all times. Time is not on your side with a drowning victim. Drowning can happen in a matter of seconds. Answering the phone, getting another drink, grabbing a snack, all allow time for a drowning. Be responsible and be always aware of what is happening in the pool! If a child is missing, the first place to look should be the pool. In the event of an emergency, immediately call 9-1-1.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
News Release - Village Area Burglary Arrests
Incident: Residential Burglary
Date
and Time of Release: May
23, 2012 / 1:00 PM
On
May 23, 2012, at approximately 10:54 AM, the Arcadia Police Department received
a call from a resident reporting a suspicious subject knocking on his door in
the 900 block of Panorama. The resident noticed the subject was associated with
an occupied vehicle on the street and watched as they continued knocking on other
doors in the neighborhood. As officers
arrived, the vehicle was located and a female adult driver was detained.
Moments
later a second resident, who was working in his garage in the 1000 block of
Panorama, called the Police Department and stated that two male subjects exited
the rear door of his residence. One of the subject’s descriptions matched that
provided by the previous caller. The resident watched as the two subjects ran down
his driveway toward the street at which time they saw the police officers. The
two subjects then ran back to the rear yard and jumped over the wall. A police
perimeter was established and the two subjects were located in a nearby
construction site where they were taken into custody.
Officers
discovered a burglary had been committed at the residence of the second caller.
Both callers identified the subjects involved. They were arrested and
transported to the Arcadia Police Department for processing. The arrested suspects
are:
Brian
Magallanes, 19 years old from Duarte
Eulises
Andres 19 years old from La Puente
Stephanie
Iraheta, 18 years old from La Puente.
The
case is currently being investigated by the Detective Bureau and the loss is
yet to be determined. Please direct all inquiries to the Watch Commander at
(626)574-5156.
Robert
T. Guthrie, Chief of Police
By:
S. Flores #446, Sergeant
Refer
Case #12-2331
Weekly Tip - Walking Safety
Warmer weather, daylight saving time, summer approaching, are all reasons more pedestrians are hitting the road in the early mornings and evenings. It is important to practice good walking and running safety as a pedestrian. Many factors impact whether or not drivers will see pedestrians. Some vision obscurements and lighting conditions are not controlled by the pedestrian, but we can greatly enhance our safety and visibility with some proactive steps:
- Wear light/bright colored clothing, preferably clothing with reflective strips or perhaps a safety vest.
- Carry a lighted flashlight when walking at night.
- Use sidewalks when available.
- Walk facing traffic so you can see cars approaching.
- If walking or running in the roadway, stay out of traffic lanes - it is unsafe and possibly unlawful.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing streets, additional lanes, or driveways.
- Never assume drivers will stop or yield - walk defensively.
- If you must have music or talk on your phone, use only one earpiece and keep the volume down. Listen for traffic!
- Be aware of your surroundings and practice personal safety!
- Vary your routes so you are not predictable.
- Avoid dimly lit roads, alleys, and areas.
- Carry identification and a cell phone.
- Walk with a partner or friend.
- Don't approach vehicles stopping near you or in your path.
- Consider personal safety items such as pepper spray.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Students Say "Thank You" - Police Week 2012
Arcadia Police Officers received a special "Thank You" from a group of local elementary students, in honor of National Police Week. Students in Ms. Susan Kim's class, Camino Grove Elementary, delivered hand crafted cards and a huge cookie to the station yesterday. Honored by the teacher and students taking the time to think of us.
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