Weekly Activity Highlights for November 29 - December 5, 2015

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Gold Line Trains to Begin Full Operation Test Runs Mid-December - Look, Listen, and Live!

Trains will begin full schedule test runs along the Foothill Extension of the Metro Gold Line, on or about December 18, 2015. Trains and grade crossings will be active and functioning with only the absence of passengers.

Here are some safety tips from Metro: 

• Use designated crossing areas and wait for the walk/crossing signal.
• If the gates are down, do not attempt to go around them, it’s against the law and unsafe.
• If a train is coming, be sure to stay behind the yellow warning stripes.
• Always stop, look, and listen for trains before crossing the tracks, and be sure to look both ways.
• Never race a train to a crossing.
• Never climb railroad vehicles or walk on the tracks.
• Before starting across the tracks, be sure there’s room for your vehicle to get completely across.

Both Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies and Arcadia Police Officers will be actively enforcing traffic laws at all grade crossings and Gold Line Stations.

We have seen both pedestrian and vehicle vs. train collisions here in Los Angeles County and in the vast majority of collisions...the train wins! Saving a minute is not worth your life, or the life of someone else. Practice good safety and obey the laws pertaining to grade crossings. Look, Listen, and Live!

Parking Permit Machine Now More Accessible

We have made it a bit easier for you to get a temporary overnight parking permit. The TOPEK machine has been relocated adjacent to our public parking lot.

We'll post officially next week, but the holiday exemption period is coming up...no permit needed from the night of December 13th through the night of January 2nd. Enforcement will begin again on Sunday night, January 3, 2016.

Be Aware, Be Vigilant!

After witnessing the senseless and murderous tragedy in San Bernardino yesterday, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, friends, and all directly impacted by the violence.

What can you do? Whether at home, at work, out shopping, or at play...Be Aware, Be Vigilant! If you see something suspicious or out of the ordinary, call the local police and report it. Your tip or call may make a difference in intervening before events unfold. 

Always be aware of your surroundings. No community, no place, is immune. If someone truly intends to commit violence, it can happen anywhere. If you ever become victim to this...Run, Hide, Fight! We have posted this video, courtesy ReadyHouston before, but it is well worth posting and viewing again. Another video worth your time is Surviving an Active Shooter, from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Be Aware, Be Vigilant! If YOU See Something, Say Something!

Weekly Tip - Lock It, Hide It, Keep It! Spread the Word!

We can't express the practice of Lock It, Hide It, Keep It enough! In the last few days, we have received reports of at least 6 thefts from vehicles or auto burglaries. Although officers arrested a man who was in possession of items taken from local west end cars on Monday, the crimes do march on.

With the holidays upon us, the likelihood of folks leaving items in their vehicles increases and thieves know this. Please remember to remove items of value from your cars, roll up the windows, lock the doors, and set the alarm if you have one. Taking the opportunity and target away are great ways to help prevent the crimes from happening! Spread the word and pass this along to family and friends!

Big Thanks to the Kids at Highland Oaks School

A big thank you to the kids at Highland Oaks Elementary School for the handwritten cards and cookies for our officers and staff! It brightens our days and the station!

Weekly Activity Highlights for November 22 - 28, 2015

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