Q: I have traveled around the country a few times and there is one thing that I notice every time I return to Santa Monica. It seems to me that the Santa Monica police officers are in good physical condition when compared to other parts of the nation.
Q: With winter fast approaching us, can you give me some tips for driving in rainy weather? A: Southern California just experienced a few days of rain and there’s no way of knowing exactly how much more we’ll see during the winter.
Shopping in Downtown this holiday season? Similar to recent years past, you will again be seeing additional police officers patrolling the area. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) through Christmas week, police officers and other department personnel will be monitoring and patrollin
Q: For the past three weeks I have noticed a car parked on my block and there is someone sleeping in it overnight. During the day, the owner leaves the car parked on the street and returns to it in the evening.
Q: I recently read an article in the paper about people passing counterfeit bills. Is this a common occurrence? Is this something I should look out for? A: Recently, areas in Los Angeles County have been targeted by an individual passing counterfeit $100 bills at local retail establishments.
Q: I often drive down to Main Street and park at a meter. On occasion I have seen meters that indicate “Fail” or are broken. What happens if I park at a broken meter? Am I allowed to? A: Yes, you are allowed to do so.
Q: Halloween is right around the corner and I would like some safety tips for myself, and to share with other parents who have kids that also go trick-or-treating.
Q: Every day when I leave my office in Santa Monica, I get asked out by the same guy who sits at the bus stop all day. I think he’s a transient. Can he be arrested for stalking? A: Let’s look at California law as it relates to stalking.
Q: The Daily Press wrote an article this past weekend regarding oversized vehicles, and I would like to know the particulars, because there is an oversized van parked in front of our house.
Q: I have been told that there have been increased sightings of coyotes throughout the city. What type of precautions should my family and I be taking to ensure our safety from these wild animals? A: This is an issue that more and more cities are facing.
Q: I work out at one of the local gyms and often hear about people who have had their lockers broken into and their stuff stolen. What can I do to reduce my chances of becoming a victim? A: There are a couple of steps one can take to reduce the chance of becoming a victim of a locker burglary while
Q: I am unsure of what constitutes an emergency and a non-emergency situation, and don’t want to misuse the emergency operators. What constitutes misuse of the 911 system? A: The Santa Monica Police and Fire dispatch centers receive many non-priority calls on our emergency lines.
