How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
Individuals must be named in the report, or owner of the property involved, to obtain a copy. Police reports are $11 (Identity Theft Reports are free). Please call the Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850 during normal business hours to have the report prepared ahead of time and allow 7 – 10 business days. Bring picture identification with you when picking up the report. Reports cannot be faxed. Additionally, some reports are not releasable. Please call the Police Services Center to ascertain if your report is available.
Insurance company requests for police reports can be sent through the U.S. Mail. Requests should include: authorization for the report and a check for the cost of the report (made payable to the City of Santa Fe Springs).
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is defined as abuse committed against members of the same family, a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, a person with whom the offender has had a child, or is having or has had dating or engagement relationship regardless of sexual orientation or between children and elderly parents.
Domestic violence may begin with angry words, a shove, or a slap, and escalate into a pattern of assaultive controlling behaviors including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks against the victim, children, property, and/or pets.
What should I do if I have become a victim of identity theft?
You should gather whatever documentation you have and come to the Police Services Center, during business hours to file a police report. For more information click on the link: Identity Theft.
How can you tell if you are in an abusive relationship?
Does the person you love:
§ Intimidate you, make you feel isolated or along
§ Frighten you with his/her temper
§ "Track" all of your time
§ Constantly accuse you being unfaithful
§ Discourage your relationships with family and friends
§ Prevent you from working or attending group meetings or school
§ Criticize you for little things such as your cooking or appearance
§ Anger easily when drinking alcohol or taking drugs
§ Control all the finances and force you to account in detail for what you spend
§ Humiliate or degrade you in front of others by name-calling, putdowns, or accusations
§ Make frequent threats to withhold money, have an affair, or take away the children
§ Use, or threaten to use, a weapon against you
§ Threaten to hurt you or the children
§ Force you to engage in sex against your will
Do you…
Ø Give in because you are afraid of your partner’s reaction
Ø Apologize to yourself or others for your partner’s behavior when they are treated badly
Ø Experience a pattern of violence
If you answered "yes" to even a few of these questions, it’s time to get out. There are no easy answers, but there are things you can do to protect yourself. The most important step is not ignoring the problem. Call the Police Services Center is you have been a victim, or know someone who is being victimized.
What is "identity theft?"
Identity theft involves acquiring key pieces of someone’s identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, social security number and mother’s maiden name, in order to impersonate them. This information enables the identity thief to commit numerous forms of fraud which include, but are not limited to, taking over the victim’s financial accounts, opening new bank accounts, purchasing automobiles, applying for loans, credit cards and social security benefits, renting apartments and establishing service with utility and phone companies.
Identity Theft is covered under California Penal Code section 530.5: Unauthorized Use of Personal Identifying Information:
(a) Every person who willfully obtains personal identifying information, as defined in sub-division (b), of another person without the authorization of that person, and uses that information for any unlawful purpose, including to obtain, or attempt to obtain, credit, goods, services, or medical information in the name of the other person without the consent of that person is guilty of a public offense.
How can I report elder abuse?
If you suspect on-going physical or fiduciary abuse of an elder, please call 1 (800) 992-1660. In-progress physical abuse should be reported on 911.
What should I do when I see graffiti?
If the graffiti is occurring now you should call 911. If not, you should call the City of Santa Fe Springs’s graffiti Hotline at (562) 409-7610 and leave a message as to the graffiti’s location and types. Please leave your name and contact phone number so City workers can contact you if they are unable to immediately locate the graffiti you report. This hotline links the Police Services Center with Public Works so that as soon as graffiti on City property has been documented it will be cleaned up.
Graffiti is a significant vandalism problem for businesses and communities throughout this country. Besides defacing public and private property, graffiti signals disorder in a neighborhood and invites crime. The physical condition of a neighborhood and a business district sends clear signals to potential offenders about the likelihood of being apprehended for their crimes.
How can I report child abuse?
If you suspect child abuse is in progress, call 911. To report less urgent situations, or to make anonymous reports, you may call The Department of Child and Family Services at 1 (800) 540-4000. This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How can I obtain a restraining order?
Temporary Restraining Orders can only be issued by Family Court located at 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650.
How do I report annoying or harassing phone calls?
Call the Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850. Typically these kinds of reports can be taken over the phone. The Police Department does not have the capability of tracing or tapping phone lines. Those services must be done by the phone company at your request. They will request a police report number.
How do I notify someone about gang activity?
If this is an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance. Otherwise, please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
I have information about a crime
If this is an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance. Otherwise please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
I want to report a burglary
If this is an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance. Otherwise please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
I want to report a hate crime
If this is an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance. Otherwise please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
I want to report drug dealing
If this is an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance. Otherwise please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
I want to report spousal abuse
If this is an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance. Otherwise please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
I want to start or join a neighborhood watch
For more information, please contact our Police Services Center at (562) 409-1850.
What do I do if I didn't find the answer to my question?
If your question related to Crime isn't listed above, please call Police Services at (562) 409-1850 or you may send us your question (or request) using our Online Service Request system.
General Requests - Police Services
If you haven't used our Online Service Request system before, you will need to create an account to use this system. If you have any problems, please send us an e-mail at support@santafesprings.org.
