911 Emergency
911 is the number you call if you have an emergency and need the assistance of the police or fire department. The phone number and address that you are calling from will appear on the Dispatcher's screen. The Dispatcher will be ask you for your name, the number and address that you are calling from, and the reason you are calling. Don't hang up until the Dispatcher tells you to. The Dispatcher will know who to send to assist you after you answer all of their questions. If the caller hangs up it is likely that a police officer will be sent to the address that appeared on the screen when the call came, to ensure that assistance is not needed.
Young children should be taught to dial 9-1-1 for help, when there is an emergency. The police department often has informative materials for children. Please visit us.
Sobriety Check Points
The Bell Gardens Police Department holds Sobriety Check-Points about once a month with additional check-points being held during the holiday season. The Command Post Trailer is set up at various locations throughout the city. Vehicles are directed through the check-point to check for drivers who may be under the influence. Handouts are provided to drivers regarding important topics such as child restraint seats and the seat belt law.
Towing
If you should find that your vehicle has been impounded or towed by the Police Department, you may need to receive a release form so that you can retrieve your vehicle.
You must provide current registration for your vehicle and be a licensed driver to receive a release. The release is issued at the Bell Gardens Police Department. The vehicles are stored at:
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United Tow, Inc.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
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Explorer Program
The Bell Gardens Police Department Explorer Post is an organization affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. This program is for boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age who are interested in a future career in law enforcement.
The Explorers assist in various special events throughout the year and also participate in outdoor activities such as competitions.
For more information on the Explorer Post, please contact Sergeant Ben Sotelo
at (562) 806-7632.
Volunteers
Volunteers In Police Services "VIPS"
Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) provides a value-added level of support to state, county and local law enforcement agencies. While all agencies are designed and staffed to provide appropriate policing and law enforcement services to the community, there is always more to do! Volunteers allow law enforcement agencies and officers to focus on policing and enforcement by taking on these additional duties, for example:
Participating in community meetings to learn about citizen concerns;
Providing an array of clerical, data and document support to headquarters staff;
Supporting the law enforcement agency's use of technology, particularly law enforcement-relevant software applications;
Assisting the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator;
Assisting in a search for missing persons;
Assisting at special events;
Staffing information booths;
Helping edit and/or write letters to community members;
Distributing important flyers;
Issuing courtesy notices.
For more information, please contact Sergeant Ben Sotelo (562) 806-7632.
Police Reserves
The Reserve Police Officer Program is a voluntary position that requires the applicant to complete the Reserve Police Academy. The Reserve Police Officer works as a second officer in a patrol vehicle. While on duty a Reserve Officer has police officer powers.
Reserve Police Officers are a great asset to the community as well as the Department. They are called upon to supplement the Department's manpower during special events such as carnivals and parades. For more information, please contact Officer Don Leuschen (562)806-7685.
Neighborhood Watch Program
Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program which enlists the active participation of residents to reduce crime in their communities. It involves:
Neighbors getting to know each other and working together in a program of mutual assistance;
Residents trained to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods; and
Implementation of crime prevention techniques.
There can't be a law enforcement officer on every corner, so resident's involvement is essential to combat crime. By cooperating with each other and law enforcement, people can help fight crime in their community the most effective way - before it begins. For more information, please contact Mary Lou Trevis (562) 806-7686.
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