Tips and Alerts

The laws governing fireworks in Roseville are clear – only Safe and Sane fireworks are legal in the City of Roseville and the legal time of sale for these fireworks is between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 28 and 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 29 through July 4.  The legal time for discharge of Safe and Sane fireworks is from 12:00 p.m. on June 28 through 11:59 p.m. on July 4. Only those fireworks registered with the California State

Avoiding common scams By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   Overwhelmed by all the scam calls, emails and pop-up offers? Welcome to the club. Fraud is a thriving industry—the Federal Trade Commission received loss reports totaling $5.8 billion dollars last year. With help from Consumer Reports, here are some of the most common types of scams, and how to avoid them.   You owe us money!  “This is the [fill in the blank: IRS, Social

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Summer Vacation Safety Tips By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   Summertime fun is quickly approaching. The school year is wrapping up, and vacation plans are well underway. Make sure your plans also include how you will secure your home and belongings while you enjoy that much deserved time away. Whether you are gone for one night, or a few weeks, here are some suggestions to secure your home and protect yourself while you’re on vacation.

Spring Cleaning and Selling Online By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   Spring is in the air and many of us are working on our annual spring cleaning. As we start to clean out our garages and decide what we want to get rid of, many of us will decide to use online sites as a platform to sell our items.   Here are a few tips safety tips for selling online: If possible, try to sell locally. Avoid selling to buyers that require

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   Spring has arrived, flowers are in bloom, and now is the time to reduce your risk of being victimized. Utilizing the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), you can protect your home and decrease opportunities for criminal activity in your neighborhood. Whether you live in a single-family home, a condo, or an apartment

Avoiding Identity Theft Scams   By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   After the whirlwind of the holidays and start of the new year, many of us are preparing to do our tax returns. Since the pandemic started, consumers have had to adjust how they buy groceries, order take out food, and conduct financial transactions. Criminals are aware of the mass changes and have been quick to adapt their tactics to trap or trick us into giving them our

Winter Precautions By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   The new year brings new resolutions and opportunities for change. Winter in the Sierra Foothills and Sacramento Valley can cause a variety of weather conditions. It is always best to take precautions when driving, but also be sure to be prepared in any situation.   Keep Yourself Safe at Home: Check your home’s heating system; ensure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide s