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Holiday Safety Tips from the Littleton Police
The holiday season can be one of the highest crime times of the year, please take the following precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family:
Before You Shop
While Shopping
At Home
Have a safe and happy Holiday Season
Posted November 13, 2022
The holiday season can be one of the highest crime times of the year, please take the following precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family:
Before You Shop
- Avoid carrying a purse. Use a fanny pack or deep pockets in clothing to carry what you need.
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a check, credit card, or debit card when possible.
- Be extremely careful using ATM machines. Use them in populated places and be constantly paying attention to what's going on around you.
- Teach children to go to a store clerk or security guard and ask for help if they become separated. They should never go into the parking lot alone.
While Shopping
- If you have to carry a purse, carry it close to your body and always zipped. Do not put it in a shopping cart.
- Park strategically--close to the mall is optimum. Park in well-lit areas.
- Know exactly where you park your car. Make a mental note or write it down so you will know exactly where to go when you leave the mall.
- Leave the mall well before closing time. This way, there is greater assurance you will walk out with other people. There is safety in numbers.
- Avoid shopping until you are exhausted. You are more alert when you are less tired.
- When hurried or in a crowded shop, make sure you get all forms of I.D. and credit cards returned to you before leaving.
- Mall security can escort you to your car upon request if you have too many packages or if you are leaving the mall after closing.
- When leaving, be aware of your surroundings. When approaching your car look around, underneath and inside your car for anything suspicious. Hiding in the parking lot is a common practice for criminals and they will take you by surprise.
- When leaving, have your keys in your hand and ready to use.
- Keep your packages stored out of sight in the trunk of your car.
At Home
- Keep gifts hidden from view through outside windows.
- After opening gifts, break down cardboard boxes of expensive electronics and fancy stores and put them in plastic bags to hide the fact you have valuable items in your home.
- Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave your house or apartment, even for a few minutes.
- Be wary of solicitations for charitable donations. They may attempt to take advantage of people’s generosity during the holidays. Ask for identification, how donated funds are used, if contributions are tax deductible. If you are suspicious about their behavior contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency.
Have a safe and happy Holiday Season
Posted November 13, 2022
Public Information Officer to contribute to TrailMark Communications outlets
Sheera Poelman, Public Information Officer of the Littleton Police Department, will be periodically submitting updates for our newsletter and other news outlets to increase communication and transparency with the Littleton Police Department. We are pleased to have Sheera in our TrailMark family.
Littleton Police Officer receives Russ Oberlin Respect for Law award
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by Sheera Poelman, Public Information Officer Littleton Police Department |
Officer Austin Rodriguez has been awarded the Russ Oberlin Respect for Law Award. The Littleton Optimist Club annually recognizes individual members of local law enforcement agencies through this award for their service to the community, youth, and youth projects.
Officer Rodriguez has been with the Littleton Police Department (LPD) for five years. Rodriguez, who affectionately goes by A-Rod amongst his peers, is married and has two small children. He attended Dakota Ridge High School where he was a multi-sport star before taking his skills to Mesa State University where he was a stand-out on their football team. In the past five years for the LPD, he has shown leadership skills and a willingness to learn. He is one of the department's defensive tactics instructors, teaching handcuffing and ground fighting to patrol officers. He is also on the S.W.A.T. team, where he plays a valuable role tactically. Rodriguez is also in the process of becoming a department firearms instructor.
For the past two years, he has been a School Resource Officer for Heritage High school.
“Aside from being at the school to provide a safe environment for students and staff members, he serves as a mentor, counselor, protector, and a leader to all the students in the building. Austin embodies the Optimist Club's values and mission of providing hope, a positive vision, and bringing out the best in the youth and community of Littleton,” said Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens.
Along with his many positive contacts with the students of Heritage, the school has recently reached out to him and asked if he would use his experience and the positive relationships he has built to assist with coaching the varsity football team. Rodriguez will also be one of the instructors for this summer's Jr. Police Academy, a week-long academy for middle school kids. He will help lead them as the kids learn about arrest control, K9s, S.W.A.T., building searches, and fingerprints at crime scenes. Rodriguez has had a positive impact on the LPD and the students of the community.
The original start of Optimist projects and programs began around 1911 in Buffalo, New York, by probation and juvenile officers concerned about delinquency. Optimist International is currently the fourth largest service organization in the world. The Littleton Optimist Club has been very active in the schools and communities in Littleton for over 50 years through youth programs and volunteerism.
Officer Rodriguez has been with the Littleton Police Department (LPD) for five years. Rodriguez, who affectionately goes by A-Rod amongst his peers, is married and has two small children. He attended Dakota Ridge High School where he was a multi-sport star before taking his skills to Mesa State University where he was a stand-out on their football team. In the past five years for the LPD, he has shown leadership skills and a willingness to learn. He is one of the department's defensive tactics instructors, teaching handcuffing and ground fighting to patrol officers. He is also on the S.W.A.T. team, where he plays a valuable role tactically. Rodriguez is also in the process of becoming a department firearms instructor.
For the past two years, he has been a School Resource Officer for Heritage High school.
“Aside from being at the school to provide a safe environment for students and staff members, he serves as a mentor, counselor, protector, and a leader to all the students in the building. Austin embodies the Optimist Club's values and mission of providing hope, a positive vision, and bringing out the best in the youth and community of Littleton,” said Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens.
Along with his many positive contacts with the students of Heritage, the school has recently reached out to him and asked if he would use his experience and the positive relationships he has built to assist with coaching the varsity football team. Rodriguez will also be one of the instructors for this summer's Jr. Police Academy, a week-long academy for middle school kids. He will help lead them as the kids learn about arrest control, K9s, S.W.A.T., building searches, and fingerprints at crime scenes. Rodriguez has had a positive impact on the LPD and the students of the community.
The original start of Optimist projects and programs began around 1911 in Buffalo, New York, by probation and juvenile officers concerned about delinquency. Optimist International is currently the fourth largest service organization in the world. The Littleton Optimist Club has been very active in the schools and communities in Littleton for over 50 years through youth programs and volunteerism.
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Posted September 1, 2022
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LITTLETON POLICE HOST
TRAILMARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, August 2nd
4:00-8:00 pm TrailMark Park (playground) The Littleton Police Department (LPD) is excited to announce they will be hosting a National Night Out (NNO) this year. There will be Food Trucks, Free Ice Cream, Games and Fun! Residents are encouraged to stop by and get to know some of the Littleton Police Officers.
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Reserve a Spot in the Fall 2022 Littleton Police Citizen Academy
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City of Littleton Citizen Academy - Fall 2021
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The Littleton Police Citizen Academy is a series of classes designed to give community members a peek into the inner workings of the Littleton Police Department (LPD). A diverse selection of topics is covered in an effort to give attendees an idea of what, why, and how the police operate. The Fall 2022 Citizen Academy will begin on Thursday, September 8.
Each topic is taught by Littleton police officers or civilian staff members, each an expert in their field. Each instructor describes the functions of his/her position and is available to answer questions. Some of the classes also include practical exercises.
Participation in demonstrations and exercises is voluntary. Additionally, each participant has a chance to ride along with a patrol officer and spend time in the communications center. Register today (https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/city-departments/police-department/programs-services/citizen-academy), or call (303) 795-3846 if you have questions.
Posted August 1, 2022
Each topic is taught by Littleton police officers or civilian staff members, each an expert in their field. Each instructor describes the functions of his/her position and is available to answer questions. Some of the classes also include practical exercises.
Participation in demonstrations and exercises is voluntary. Additionally, each participant has a chance to ride along with a patrol officer and spend time in the communications center. Register today (https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/city-departments/police-department/programs-services/citizen-academy), or call (303) 795-3846 if you have questions.
Posted August 1, 2022
Congratulations, Zan
Littleton K9 Zan, a German Shepard from Slovakia, was born in 2014 and joined the Littleton Police Department (LPD) in 2017. He proudly served the department, with his handler Officer Krista Dimock, for 5 years. On May 15, the Friends of Littleton K9 came together to host a retirement party for Zan.
During his time with LPD, Zan completed many on-duty deployments, school drug searches, vehicle narcotics searches, and officer protection utilizations. Zan quickly gained the love and adoration of all LPD officers and was always a very welcome site at the department. In 2021 Zan retired when Officer Dimock was promoted to Sergeant. LPD wants to congratulate Zan and thank him for his service. LPD wishes him a happy retirement filled with plenty of lazy naps, chew toys, and love.
Littleton K9 Zan, a German Shepard from Slovakia, was born in 2014 and joined the Littleton Police Department (LPD) in 2017. He proudly served the department, with his handler Officer Krista Dimock, for 5 years. On May 15, the Friends of Littleton K9 came together to host a retirement party for Zan.
During his time with LPD, Zan completed many on-duty deployments, school drug searches, vehicle narcotics searches, and officer protection utilizations. Zan quickly gained the love and adoration of all LPD officers and was always a very welcome site at the department. In 2021 Zan retired when Officer Dimock was promoted to Sergeant. LPD wants to congratulate Zan and thank him for his service. LPD wishes him a happy retirement filled with plenty of lazy naps, chew toys, and love.
Posted July 1, 2022
