Crime Prevention Seminar 3/5/2013. Edward A. Wood Chief of Police

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1 Crime Prevention Seminar Edward A. Wood Chief of Police Crime Stats For Burlingame Building Security Scam Crimes Calling Identify Theft Being Informed Utility Crimes Questions and Answers 1

2 Crime Prevention Seminar Chris Zwingle Police Reserve Home Neighborhood Community 2

3 John Martos 3

4 Violent Crime Robery By Strong Arm Robery By Other Weapon Robery By Knife Roberty By Gun Attempted Rape Rape Manslaughter Murder Assault Assault Other

5 Assaults Purses and Pickpockets Purse Snatching Pick Pocketing

6 Thefts Theft All Others Theft Of A Bicycle Stolen Vehicles Stolen Vehicles Other Stolen Truck or Van Stolen Car

7 Auto Burgs and Part Thefts Theft Of Vehicle Parts Theft From A Vehicle Burglaries Shoplifting Theft From A Coin Op Machine Theft From A Building Burglary Attempted Burglary Unlawful Entry Burglary Forced Entry

8 Nine Year Trend Residential Burglaries

9 Commercial Burglaries 2012 Attempted Burglaries

10 Auto Burglaries 2012 BUILDING SECURITY 10

11 Install sturdy doors, door frames and hardware. 11

12 Use deadbolt locks. Install a peephole or wide angle viewer in your door. Door chains are not security devices they break easily and won't keep out an intruder. 12

13 Always keep your doors locked even when you're home. Secure sliding glass doors by placing a broomstick or steel rod in the track. 13

14 Use lighting and landscaping to make your home's surroundings unattractive to burglars, vandals, and other criminals. Plant thorny bushes under windows they can help keep intruders away. Consider an alarm system. 14

15 The Burlingame Police Department offers house checks for vacationing citizens Be an alert neighbor. If you see a stranger on their property, or if you see a vehicle you don t recognize backed up in a neighbor s driveway, don t hesitate to call the police. Do not approach the subjects. 15

16 Take extra precautions when you're on vacation. Make your home look lived in. Have a friend or neighbor pick up mail and newspapers daily. Put interior lights on timers. Don't hide keys in mailboxes, planters, or under doormats. Give an extra key to a neighbor you trust. 16

17 Record the make, model, serial number, value, and any other distinguishing features of all valuable property in your home. Engrave your California Driver s License number on property. (Note: Do not use your social security number to eliminate identity theft). 17

18 Photograph or video record specialty property, especially jewelry. Con ( Bunco ) Crimes 18

19 Con ( Bunco ) Crimes Object: cause you to part with your money Most con games are initiated by people who approach you Each year, millions of your dollars are given to con artists Smooth talking subjects Friendly and normal Prey on elderly Bank, home, store Con ( Bunco ) Crimes 19

20 Rocks In The Box Suspect approaches victim Mini van/ no license plates TV or VCR for sale very low price Suspect may show the item Switch item with empty box containing rocks or bricks Bail Bond Scam Suspect calls victim claiming to be a friend of a relative Relative is arrested and needs to be bailed out Suspect asks victim for money for bail Suspect will arrange to pick up bail money Information from newspaper obituaries 20

21 Examiner Scheme Bank or store examiner Asks citizen to help catch dishonest employee Con artist claims he/she will re deposit your money Paper trail Fake receipt Pigeon Drop Stranger(s) tell citizen they have found money Citizen must put up good faith money to secure the found money Money is given to another con artist Money switched 21

22 Home Repair Scheme Gypsies Contractor type vehicle/ magnetic door signs Just finished large roofing job/have some materials left over Repair roofs or paint house Tar roofs or resurface driveways (subpar quality) Work will be quick, shoddy, and very cheap material Estimate: second subject sneaks into house and steals money and property Nigerian Bank Scam International scam $100 million in documented losses from Americans Petroleum or other Nigerian company Seeks access to people s ban accounts in return for a commission Assist con artist in a business transaction Victim gives con artists bank account number for automatic payment Promised 20 to 30 percent investment return 22

23 Acquaintance Scam Acquaintance or Co Worker will tell victim about bank problem Deposit check into victim s account Withdraw money Bank will not check validity of suspect s check Check no good Computer Technician Scam Block telephone number Subject will represent themselves as an authorized technician for computer company Detecting viruses in computer Visit web site to gain control of your computer 23

24 Avoid Becoming A Victim Do not discuss your personal finances with strangers Do not withdraw cash at the suggestion of someone you don t know Do not accept that a person is official or legitimate without check first Check state contractor license Sheri Boles Public Utilities Commission 24

25 Calling 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is a Dispatch Center Landline telephone is a cord phone in a house or business 25

26 Calling 911 General Route Landline 911 calls are answered at the local PSAP Your address is displayed for the Dispatcher Fire and Medical calls transferred to San Mateo County Fire Dispatch Landline phones vs. Cellular Phones On landline phones, 911 into the local PSAP On Cellular phones, 911 routed to local PSAP or CHP in Vallejo Cellular phone are not associated with one fixed location or address. 26

27 Cellular Phones Tell the emergency operator the location of the emergency right away; Provide the emergency operator with your wireless phone number, so if the call gets disconnected, the emergency operator can call you back; Lock your keypad when you re not using your wireless phone to help prevent accidental calls to 911; Call from Land Line Phone This is what the information the 911 dispatcher will see when you place a call from a landline 27

28 Call from Cellular Phone 911 calls placed using cell telephone the closest cell tower 911 on Cell phones may cause Delay Calls to Highway Patrol will be transferred, but there is significant delay. Program cellular phones with direct emergency numbers If using emergency number, you must give address. 28

29 Get Info to the Dispatcher as Quickly as Possible Dispatchers are trained to obtain information from the callers as quickly as possible. Don t be offended if they curt. Their goal is to get you help! Necessary to obtain information for safety and apprehension Calling 911 Where did the Suspect go?? Make sure that the caller knows their directions N S E W. Suspect vehicle description, direction of travel Victims/witnesses where are they located? Stay on the line until told differently. Dispatcher may put caller on hold while attending to other duties (such as sending officers or calling ambulance) do not hang up unless directed to do so by Dispatcher 29

30 What should I do if I dial by mistake? Do not hang up! Remain on the line (even if you are unsure at first if the call went through) Tell the dispatcher that the call was a mistake. A common misconception is that you will get "in trouble" for accidentally dialing This is simply not true! Accidents happen. We understand! Use Common Terminology and Landmark Identifications Use common landmark terms to describe the location of an incident Use a cross street if possible Helps when directing emergency personnel to the proper location on the property or surrounding streets 30

31 Different Language or Hearing Impaired? Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) typed (text) communication with people who are hearing and/or speech impaired. Access to Language Line Services that provide 24hr/day over the phone interpretation of over 175 different languages. The process of getting an interpreter on the phone with the caller is generally less than one minute. Text Messages to 911 No. At this time, you are not able to send a text message to

32 Emergency Direct Numbers Burlingame Program number into cell telephone WILL NOT GIVE YOUR LOCATION Panhandling It is not a crime. The homeless have the same constitutional rights we do. If you call: o We will make contact with the subject. o We will ID if we can to make sure they are not wanted or missing. o If they need medical assistance, or are truly a danger to themselves, we will have them transported to a hospital. o If they are truly a nuisance, or breaking a law, we will take appropriate actions. Social services: o Offered at each contact. o Most are not interested. 32

33 Identity Theft Definition Acquiring key pieces of someone s information Impersonate them for any unlawful purpose. Enables the identity thief to commit numerous forms of fraud 33

34 Identity Theft What to do if you are a victim of identity theft Keep a log of all your contacts and make copies of all documents. File a report with the local police department. Call each of the three credit bureaus fraud units to report the identity theft. Ask to have a Fraud Alert/Victim Impact statement placed in your credit file asking that creditors call you before opening any new accounts. Monitor your credit history. What is the financial loss to you? Keep all supporting documents. Identity Theft Preventive Measures Never give personal information over the phone Shred documents Order your credit report from the three credit bureaus once a year Sign all new credit cards upon receipt. Also note on signature line, See ID. If you applied for a new credit card and it hasn t arrived in a timely manner, call the bank or credit card company involved. 34

35 WEB SITE BEING INFORMED 35

36 SMC ALERT: RAPID NOTIFY: TELEPHONE 36

37 FACEBOOK AND TWITTER 37

38 CERTAIN CRIMES AND ABANDON VEHICLES CRIMEREPORTS.COM 38

39 Crime Prevention Seminar Chris Zwingle Police Reserve Good Cop, Good Cop 39

40 National Night Out Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Contact Chris Zwingle if interest in participating in the event Active Shooter Video You Tube Run, Hide, Fight /watch?v=5vcsweju2d0 40

41 Question And Answers Sergeant Don Shepley Sergeant Jim Ford (650)