Q: I noticed the school buses have a mechanical stop sign and flashing lights that extend outward when drivers are dropping off or picking up children.
Q: I am a business owner in Santa Monica and I want to make sure I am prepared for any type of crime against my business. How can I make sure I am prepared against a robbery? A: To help prevent the occurrence of a robbery, follow these simple but valuable suggestions: • Install an alarm system; • Ha
Q: I know I should report crimes if I see them, but I’m afraid to get involved. What is our civic duty to report crime? A: What is civic duty? Civic duty is defined as the responsibilities of a citizen.
Q. A friend of mine got a strange e-mail apparently from a friend of his who claimed to be traveling in Europe and had been mugged, left stranded, and in need of money to get home.
Q: I’m concerned that my elderly mother is too generous with her money and may be taken advantage of by others. Is there anything I can do to protect her? A: Financial abuse of seniors is a rapidly growing crime.
Q: I often ride my bike to and from work in Santa Monica. I know it is illegal to ride on the sidewalk but I often ride in the street against the flow of traffic so I can see the cars driving toward me.
Q: The news media is always discussing gang violence. Can you tell me why someone would want to join a gang? A: A gang is a group of (usually young) people who claim some territory (called turf) and use it to make money.
Q: I was at a local window tint shop and was told that I could have glazing material placed on my vehicle’s front windows but I could not have window tint on the front windows.
Q: My 16-year-old son just earned his driver’s license last week and wants to drive his friends to the movies. Can he drive with others in the vehicle? A: Once a minor passes their driver’s test they are issued a “provisional” driver’s license.
Q: I have been in a dating relationship for years and my significant other has become increasingly violent towards me. He gets aggressive and has on more than one occasion grabbed me and shook me.
Q: How can I prepare myself on what to do if I get into a traffic accident? A: First, try to avoid an accident. Some tips to do this are: 1. Always keep a safe distance from the car in front of you.
Q. I live near a business district and sometimes one of the restaurants receives deliveries from large trucks very early in the morning. They also dump their trash very late at night.
