Identity Theft Safety Tips

Identity Theft Safety Tips
Identity theft crimes spike every year around the holidays for numerous reasons. Not the least of which is the fact that people are out and about, frequently in crowds, and not paying attention to what's going on around them. Shopping online is no safer. Many thieves wait for this time of year when people are doing a lot of shopping online to ply their trade. Of course, there are things you can do to help keep yourself safe while you're shopping online. Read on to learn a few. Online Shoppin...
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Don’t Forget Your 9pm Routine

Mayor Bob Kellar reached out to Santa Clarita residents via The Signal to remind residents not to forget their 9pm routine in the wake of recent happenings. The 9 pm routine is a set of behaviors intended to reduce your risk of being victimized this summer. The 9 pm routine was so named because law enforcement and city officials ask residents to secure their homes at 9 pm - a time when the sunlight disappears and opportunistic individuals stalk the streets in search of a target. The target co...
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Santa Clarita Deputies Enact DUI Campaign

Santa Clarita Deputies Enact DUI Campaign
Recently, deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station have partnered with the Heads Up Traffic Safety Campaign in an effort to reduce incidents of DUIs this holiday season. According to The Signal, there was a 13% increase in DUI- related arrests from January to September of 2019 - which is significant. There will be banners and other reminders posted throughout the city to remind drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence, in an effort to prompt motorists to make bet...
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