Honoring a Slain, Local Hero - Deputy David March

Today is the anniversary of the murder of Deputy David March. Dave was killed during a traffic stop on Live Oak Avenue, east of Peck Road, on April 29, 2002, at about 10:40 a.m. A memorial was built in his honor at the scene. Temple Deputies remember Deputy March not only on the anniversary of his death, but throughout the year by displaying his call sign, "57" on the rear window of Temple units. Please join APD in honoring this slain local hero, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Deputy David March.

Weekly Tip - Move Right for Sirens and Lights!

CVC 21806 requires drivers to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. Police, Fire, Medics, and Forestry are the most common emergency vehicles seen in our City, but any authorized emergency vehicle displaying at least a solid red light and a siren as needed shall be yielded to on the road. What does this mean? The CVC is specific in saying that drivers shall not only yield, or in other words "get out of the way", but shall pull toward the right side of the road and stop. Hence the saying, "Move Right for Sirens and Lights".

- Don't panic!
- Don't stop in the middle of the road!

- DO slow down and pull to the right safely!
- DO remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed!

Weekly Activity Highlights for April 19 - 25, 2015

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_4.19.15.pdf

APD Milestone! 10K Followers on Twitter

We wanted to take a second and thank all of our followers for your continued support!  Today we hit another milestone in Law Enforcement Social Media (#LESM).  We now have 10,000 followers on Twitter.

None of this would be possible without one of the pioneers in #LESM.  Several years ago, Sgt. Tom LeVeque started the Arcadia Police Department's journey into the world of Social Media.  It all started right here with our blog and has grown into a still blossoming way of engaging our followers and community.

Thanks to our followers and our Social Media Team!  Here's to another 10K!

Weekly Tip - Distracted Driving Simulator

Although we are nearing the end of April and Distracted Driving Month, this game will test you skills, or lack thereof, while attempting to navigate this computer driving simulator.  The game is hosted by the NY Times and has been around since 2009.  It requires you to change lanes on an expressway while responding to a text message.  HERE is a link to the game.

Don't Drive Distracted!

Weekly Activity Highlights for April 12 - 18, 2015

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_4.12.15.pdf

Weekly Tip - Spring is in the Air!

(Photo courtesy RMG News)

It's that time of year, Spring is in the air and wildlife are starting to become more active.  As temperatures begin to warm up, residents in the foothills will begin to see more and more wildlife activity.  It's normal to see deer, bears, bobcats, and even the occasional mountain lion in the residential areas of the northern part of Arcadia. 

The City of Arcadia’s proximity to the foothills increases the opportunity for various wildlife to wander into neighborhoods and onto private property. Bears are no strangers to the foothill neighborhoods and the likelihood of bears coming into yards, pools, and trashcans is increased during the warmer months.

Foothill residents should be alert for wildlife in their neighborhoods and take the following actions to reduce activity in their area:

- Secure trash cans in an enclosure if possible

- Harvest ripened fruit from trees

- DO NOT FEED the bears

Make sure to check your yards and closely monitor children to ensure they do not come into contact with bears or other wildlife that might cause them harm.

Should you see a bear in your neighborhood, contact the Arcadia Police Department at: (626)574-5151

For additional tips and information, please visit the California Department of Fish & Wildlife at: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Keep-Me-Wild/Bear