Tips and Alerts

Responsible Gun Ownership By Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many areas of our everyday activities, shopping habits, and sense of safety. According to a 2018 survey conducted by Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey, Americans own approximately 393 million guns, about 40% of all civilian-owned guns globally. There was a surge of gun purchases in 2020 with a study conducted by the University of California, Davis, show

Between 3,000 to 4,000 people are killed annually by distracted driving A ringing cell phone, fighting kids, or a spilling coffee cup--no one is immune from distractions.  When you mix distractions and a vehicle traveling down the road, you get distracted driving. Distracted driving can occur when something diverts your attention from the task of safe and attentive driving. A study by the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates between 3,000 to 4,000 people are killed annually by distra

Home Repair Scams By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   Spring is almost here and many of us are ready to get started on some overdo projects around the house or on the honey-do list. Whether you’re renting an apartment or own your own home, a great way to address normal wear and tear is regular upkeep (e.g., applying a fresh coat of paint, planting new flowers in flowerpots, or having the flooring replaced.) If you find that you need extra he

Protecting Your Identity By:  Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer, Roseville Police Department   Many of us have already begun to gather our documents to file our annual tax returns. Now, more than ever before, it’s vital to protect our personal information. Criminals are working hard every day to steal your social security number, bank account numbers, and credit and debit card numbers.   We encourage all residents to take proactive steps to protect personal and fin