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Vehicle Theft Prevention
Parking
At night, find a well-lighted area with plenty of pedestrian traffic. Thieves don't usually like to "work" in areas that are clearly visible.
Don't store valuables in your vehicle. If you must, hide them under seats or lock them in the trunk.
Never leave your vehicle unlocked, the windows rolled down or keys in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle's engine running while you are away.
Never hide a spare key anywhere on your vehicle. Crooks know all the hiding places.
If you own an auto theft prevention device, use it every time you park your vehicle.
Anti-Theft Devices
Steering wheel locks are recommended by some experts to be the most cost-effective deterrent on the market.
Door locks should be tapered to prevent a thief from pulling them open with wire or other device when inserted through the window crack.
Hood locks will help prevent access to batteries and alarm systems.
Alarms
Alarms come with several options including: pin switches which activate a siren when doors or the trunk are opened, sensors which pick up glass breaking, voltage sensors that detect a power drain, motion-sensing devices, and automatic door locks.
More Prevention Tips
Don't leave ownership papers, your insurance information or registration in your vehicle. Make a copy of your registration and place it in your wallet along with your driver's license and insurance card. If you prefer to leave your registration in the vehicle, make a copy of it, black out your address line only, make another copy of it and place that copy in your vehicle. File your original registration slip at home and destroy your first copy.
Don't leave your garage door remote on your visor or anywhere visible in your vehicle.
Etch your driver's license number on stereo equipment and other valuables and record their serial numbers.
Keep CDs, cassette tapes and spare change out of sight.
Call police immediately if your vehicle is stolen or broken into at
760-839-4722
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Investigations Bureau
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Patrol Division
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Reserve Unit
School Resource Officers
Tactical Operations Group
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Professional Standards Bureau
Training Division
Support Services Bureau
Communications
Headquarters Tours
History of Law Enforcement
Hours & Location
Mission Statement
Divisions
Business
Communications
Investigations
Patrol
PERT
Property and Evidence
Records
Traffic
Training
Directory
Animal Control / Removal
Calling the Police Department
Citizen Ride-Alongs
Community Notification System
Contact Information
Crime Mapping
Crime Mapping
LGBTQ Liaison Officer
Links
LiveScan Fingerprints
Megan's Law
Offender Registration
Police Reports
Property and Evidence Division
Request Citizen Ride-Along
Resources
Submitting an Anonymous Tip
Tow Information
Volunteers
How do I ...
Become a Cadet
Become a Volunteer
Drop Off a Controlled Substance
File a Complaint
Complaint Form (English)
QUEJAS DE LOS CIVILES (Español)
File Online Crime Report
File Traffic Enforcement Complaint
Go On Citizen Ride-Along
Pay Parking Tickets
Register Alarm
Report Abandoned Vehicles
Request a Police Report
Request a Vacation House Check
Request Graffiti Removal
Schedule Offender Registration
Sign Up for Community Notification
Submit Anonymous Tip
Take a Tour of Headquarters
View Crime Mapping
View Crisis Intervention Training and Resources
View Policy and Procedure Documents
Online Services
Offender Watch
Online Anonymous Tip Form
Online Reporting System
Pay Parking Tickets
Register Alarm
Report Graffiti via Smartphone
Request Electronic Traffic Report
Request Graffiti Removal
Request Police Report
Submit Citizen Feedback
Traffic Enforcement Complaints
News
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