Crime Prevention News Bulletins

Gun Safety By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   If you live in one of the 44% of U.S. households with a gun, Roseville P.D. urges you to ensure guns are always stored safely. Safe gun storage means all guns are (1) locked (2) unloaded and (3) securely stored separately from ammunition.   Why? An estimated 54% of U.S. gun owners don’t lock all their guns safely. 4.6 million American kids live in homes with at least one

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By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   California has seen another devastating year of fires, sudden evacuations, and families losing their homes. Many from Roseville and across the state have rallied together to do what we can to take care of our neighbors. When we open our wallets to support those in need, scammers pay attention and do what they can to get some of that money. From fake organizations that sound legitimate, to cold calling with comp

Homeless outreach   COVID 19 has required that law enforcement make many adjustments. One of the significant areas of change is how we work with our unsheltered or homeless population in the City of Roseville. The Roseville Police Department currently has two problem oriented policing (POP) officers assigned to patrol the City’s parks, trails, and open space. Additionally we partner with Placer County Health and Human Services to employ two homeless outreach workers. This team works co

By:  Rob Baquera, Roseville Police Department, Public Information Officer   If you have an IPhone or an Android or use Verizon, ATT, or T-Mobile, you should be aware of the newest scams and fraudulent activities involving mobile devices.  Scammers and fraudsters create new and more realistic ways of tricking us into giving up personal information or stealing money. The website, www.usa.gov/scams-and-frauds, published a detailed article, on January 30, 2019, on some of the common scams

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Want a safer, more secure home? Do your own home security audit. Download this checklist, walk through your home and find ways to make it safer. (read more below)   Home Security & WiFi safety Vol 18 Issue 05a.pdf

Thousands have died in crashes involving cell phone use The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 9 people are killed every day in the U.S. as a result of crashes involving a distracted driver. (read more below)   Distracted driving-walking & Social Media Vol 18 issue 04.pdf  

Your landscaping can help deter criminals It’s March and time for spring planting. Even if you have a home security system, your landscape can help thwart crime even before a criminal can get to your house. So before you rush out and get plants this season, consider the following. (read more below)   IRS scam & safer landscape vol18 issue 03.pdf  

ID theft & Medicare Scams   What is identity theft? According to the U.S. Department of Justice, identity theft (or fraud) is a term used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. (read more below)   ID theft & Medicare scams Vol 18 issue 02.pdf

2018 Laws & Smart Toy Security California DMV will offer a federal compliant REAL ID driver license or ID card to customers beginning January 22, 2018. How the REAL ID Act Impacts Californians Beginning October 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver’s license or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight or to enter military bases and most federal facilities. (read more below)   2018 laws &