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Media Relations Office: Melissa Aquino (858) 974‐2259
November 24, 2014
Holiday Watch 2014
Don't let crooks use the distraction of the holidays to target you and your family. 'Tis the season to be aware of your surroundings so you don't become a victim of a crime. The Sheriff's Department's Holiday Watch starts this Black Friday and continues through January 1, 2014. The goal is to protect you from becoming a victim during this busy shopping and travel season. Sheriff Bill Gore says “criminals do not take the holidays off and neither will our deputies.” This crime fighting initiative consists of enforcement and education. Expect more patrols in your neighborhood, malls, trolleys, coasters, parking lots, and other hot spots for criminals. Undercover operations will support uniformed patrols to enhance effectiveness. Deputies will check on parolees and probationers to ensure they are complying with the conditions of their release. To increase public awareness, Crime Prevention Specialists and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will hand out flyers. You can also approach them at Mobile Command Posts outside shopping areas. If you see any suspicious activity, the Sheriff’s Department is just a phone call away at (858) 565‐5200.
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Members of the media are welcome to observe various “Holiday Watch” programs. Please contact the Sheriff’s Stations and Substations for more information. Holiday Watch Schedule: ENCINITAS STATION
(760) 966‐3500
Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high‐visibility patrols of shopping areas along El Camino Real and Highway 101 in Encinitas, Lomas Santa Fe and Highway 101 in Solana Beach and Camino Del Mar in Del Mar. 11/28, 11/29, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 12/31 – DUI Patrols Contact: Sergeant Joe Tomaiko 12/20 – DUI Checkpoint Contact: Sergeant Joe Tomaiko SKYWATCH ‐ Sheriff's SKYWATCH will be deployed to keep an eye on parking lots areas. Crime Prevention will also have a display. Contact: Sergeant Richard George
12/19, 12/20, 12/21 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walmart, 1550 Leucadia Boulevard.
4S RANCH SUBSTATION
(858) 521‐5200
11/27, 12/1 to 12/24 ‐ Extra Patrols of businesses and shopping centers. 4S Commons Town Center, 10550 Craftsman Way, San Diego and 4S Ranch Village Center, 16625 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego. Contact: Sergeant Ricardo Lopez Holiday safety information and brochures will be handed out by Crime Prevention Specialists and Senior Volunteer Patrol members in the neighborhood. IMPERIAL BEACH SUBSTATION
(619) 498‐2400
Contact: Lieutenant Mark Ryan 12/4 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lincoln Acres Library, 2725 Granger Ave, National City. Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol members will conduct high visibility patrols in the area and nearby shopping centers. Chat with deputies and a crime prevention specialist regarding holiday safety at a crime prevention booth. 12/6 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Veterans Park, 1075 8th Street, Imperial Beach. FREE steering wheel locks to prevent car theft. Priority will be given to those with cars reported most stolen in 2013 as ranked by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. To see the make, model and model year of the cars on this list: http://goo.gl/rrOxG9. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 12/31 – DUI Patrols Contact: Sergeant Laura Spang 12/19 – DUI Checkpoint Contact: Sergeant Laura Spang
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Holiday Watch Schedule: POWAY STATION
(858) 513‐2800
Contact: Lieutenant Julius Faulkner 11/27 to 11/28 – Thanksgiving to Black Friday (3:45 p.m. Thanksgiving Day to 6:00 a.m. Black Friday) extra patrols of Black Friday crowds at the Walmart (13425 Community Road) 11/30, 12/20, 1/2/2015 – 9:00 a.m. Bicycle Patrols at the Target (14823 Pomerado Road), Costco (12155 Tech Center Drive), and Walmart (13425 Community Road). 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 12/31 – DUI Patrols Contact: Sergeant Dave Cheever 12/13, 12/31 – Deputies will be conducting a DUI checkpoint to catch drunk drivers. Contact: Sergeant Dave Cheever 1/5/2015 – 11:00 a.m. Crime Prevention Booth at the Walmart (13425 Community Road) RAMONA SUBSTATION
(760) 789‐9157
Contact: Sergeant John Boyce Black Friday 11/28 – extra patrols and bicycle patrols of main shopping center parking lots and surrounding areas along Main Street between Pala and 6th Streets. Contact: Deanna Erickson or Scott Milner (619) 548‐6383 11/28 to 11/30, 12/5 to 12/7, 12/13 to 12/14, 12/19 to 12/21, 12/26 to 12/28 ‐ Mounted Volunteer Patrols. Horseback patrols of main shopping center parking lots and surrounding areas along Main Street between Pala and 6th Streets. Contact: Senior Volunteer Patrol Coordinator Bill Hicks (760) 518‐6286 11/28, 11/29, 12/1 to 12/6, 12/8 to 12/13, 12/15 to 12/20, 12/22 to 12/24, 12/26, 12/27, 12/29, 12/30, 12/31, 1/2/2015, 1/3/2015 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will be increasing their patrols along the Main Street business/shopping area between Pala Street and 6th Street. SAN MARCOS STATION (760) 510‐5200 Mobile Command Post with crime prevention display. Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct extra patrols of the shopping centers and nearby areas. 11/25 – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Command Post at Fry's, 150 S. Bent Avenue. Contact: Deputy Dan Chase 12/8 – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Command Post at Walmart, 732 Center Drive. Contact: Deputy Malcolm Horst
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Holiday Watch Schedule: SAN MARCOS STATION (760) 510‐5200 Bicycle Patrols – Contact: Deputy Betzy LaDieu
11/25 – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fry's, 150 S. Bent Avenue. 12/4 – 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Walmart, 732 Center Drive. 12/8, 12/11, 12/18 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., locations to be determined.
Extra Patrols – Contact: Deputy Dan Chase Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high‐visibility patrols of shopping centers including the Grand Plaza on South Las Posas Road and Nordahl Marketplace between Highway 78 and Nordahl Road.
12/1 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Walmart 12/2 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Fry's 12/3 – 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Grand Plaza 12/8 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Walmart 12/10 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Grand Plaza and Fry's 12/17, 12/22, 12/23 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Grand Plaza and Nordahl Marketplace
12/9 – 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $5 Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos. Civic Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Call (760) 471‐2490 ext. 307 for more information. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 12/31 – DUI Patrols Contact: Sergeant Mark Foster SANTEE STATION
(619) 956‐4000
12/6 – 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Santee Fire Station #5, 9130 Carlton Oaks Drive, Santee. Pancake breakfast benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation. Adults $5, Seniors and children under ten $3 for pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Contact: Martha Miramontes (619) 956‐4021 12/19 – DUI Checkpoint Contact: Sergeant Scott Hill VISTA STATION
(760) 940‐4551
Black Friday 11/28 – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mobile Command Post at the Walmart, 1800 University Drive. Contact: Lieutenant Scott Black Sheriff's Deputies, Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members and the Crime Prevention Unit will conduct high‐ visibility patrols of the North County Square shopping center and nearby areas. There will also be a display with crime prevention information.
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11/28, 11/29, 12/5, 12/6, 12/12, 12/13, 12/19, 12/20, 12/26, 12/27 – DUI Patrols. Contact: Sergeant Joel Wigand 12/19 – 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Mobile Command Post at Krikorian Theaters at Vista Village, 25 Main Street. Contact: Lieutenant Scott Black Sheriff's Deputies, Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members and the Crime Prevention unit will conduct high‐ visibility patrols of the Vista Village shopping center and nearby areas. There will also be a Start Smart crash car on display, as well as a Crime Prevention booth. A Crime Analyst will be present to answer questions about crime trends in your neighborhood via crimemapping.com and a safety message service called Nixle. You can keep the Grinch and other cunning crooks away by following these crime prevention tips: Out and About Shop during the day when possible and shop with a friend. Be aware of your surroundings. Don't overload your arms with packages and bags while shopping. Park in a well‐lit area. Have your keys out and ready when approaching your car. Be aware of how you carry your purse or wallet. Would it be easy for someone to take it? When out at the malls and stores shopping, lock your car doors and take valuables with you. When storing items purchased at the stores, place them out of sight. The best place is in a locked trunk. At Home Always lock your doors and windows especially at night and when you're away. Avoid opening doors to strangers. Place gifts where they cannot be seen from outside your home. Sheriff's Crime Prevention Specialists offer a free security check to show vulnerabilities in your home. Call your local Station or Substation. For more information, visit www.sdsheriff.net/patrol. After opening presents, don't pile up empty gift boxes on the street. This gives burglars a hint of expensive items in your home. Instead, keep boxes inside until the night before your garbage pickup. If you see someone casing your alley, report suspicious activity to the Sheriff's non‐emergency line at (858) 565‐5200. When Going on Vacation Lock up your home and activate your alarm. Don't share your plans on social media. Sign up for a FREE vacation check so Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members can keep an eye on your home. Visit www.sdsheriff.net. Hold the delivery of your mail and newspaper or ask a trusted friend to pick them up for you. Ask a neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway.
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