Q: I hear that often times crime increases in summer months. Are there any recommendations of how I can make my home safer? A: With summer vacation season upon us, along with the urge to leave our homes open for the fresh air, we are definitely reminded of the need to revisit our home security steps
Q: I heard the Santa Monica Police Department offers an academy class for residents of Santa Monica. If so, what does the class offer, and how do I join? A: Great question, and yes we do! The Citizen Police Academy offered by the SMPD is a tremendous program.
Q: I saw a person being pulled over by an unmarked vehicle with lights and sirens. The vehicle was the same make and model as a standard police car, but it did not have any police markings on it.
Q: Thanks for the gun safety information that was published in last week’s Daily Press. It was very helpful. I’m taking my family camping this holiday weekend and there’s a shooting range at the campsite where we are staying.
Q: I purchased a handgun a few years ago for personal safety. Now that I have a family, I still have the gun for personal safety. How can I keep the gun at home safely? A: Having a gun at home for personal defense is a personal choice and one that should not be taken lightly.
Q: As a concerned parent, I would like to know when is the best age to discuss drugs and alcohol prevention with my kids. A: Don’t put off talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs.
Q: Unfortunately, I was involved in a minor traffic collision this past weekend. Both vehicles were not damaged too badly and they were both safe to drive.
Q: I live on Adelaide Drive near the stairs that people commonly use for exercising. I like to walk in my neighborhood, but I frequently am forced to walk in the street due to people using the sidewalk to do push-ups or use their exercise equipment.
Q: I want to know how I can prevent my bicycle from being stolen and what the police are doing to stop bicycle thieves. A: As a bicycle rider myself, I take this subject very seriously and I can assure you that the Santa Monica Police Department is doing what they can via enforcement and education i
Q. I know a lady who recently lost her job and became homeless due to the recession. She has been sleeping in other people’s cars (with their permission) for the time being until she can collect Social Security benefits.
Q: I frequently see homeless people pushing shopping carts filled with personal belongings. Is this illegal? A: It depends on the shopping cart. Some of the carts are legal and are provided by homeless assistance programs.
Q: I often see vehicles with disabled placards hanging from the rear view mirror parked at expired parking meters. Someone told me that if you display a disabled placard, you do not have to pay the meter.
