Page 1 of 7 Public Affairs Division: November 28, 2013 (858) 974-2259 Sheriff's Department Holiday Watch 2013 Holiday crooks know you ve been shopping, so criminals are making their own special plans to grab those gifts as soon as you drop your guard and take your eyes off them. The Sheriff's Department Holiday Watch starts this Thanksgiving week through January 1, 2014, so you don t become a victim during this busy shopping and traveling season. Sheriff Bill Gore says criminals do not take the holidays off and neither will our deputies. This crime fighting initiative consists of enforcement and education. Expect more patrols in your neighborhood, malls, trolleys, coasters, parking lots, and other hot spots for criminals. Undercover operations will support uniformed patrols to enhance effectiveness. Deputies will also work with San Diego County Probation and State Parole to identify career criminals and repeat offenders who may be in violation of their probation or parole conditions. To increase public awareness, Crime Prevention Specialists and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will hand out flyers. You can also approach them at Mobile Command Posts outside shopping areas. If you see any suspicious activity, the Sheriff s Department is just a phone call away at (858) 565-5200.
Page 2 of 7 Members of the media are welcome to observe various Holiday Watch programs. Please contact the various Sheriff s Stations and Substations for more information. VISTA STATION (760) 940-4551 Black Friday 11/29-8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Command Post at the Wal-Mart, 1800 University Drive. Contact: Deputy Nick Danza Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high-visibility patrols of the North County Square shopping center and nearby areas. There will also be a display with crime prevention information. A Sheriff's Crime Analyst will also be available to answer questions about crime trends in your neighborhood via crimemapping.com and a safety message service called Nixle. 11/29, 11/30, 12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21, 12/27 and 12/28 - Various times and locations. Contact: Sergeant Joel Wigand Additional DUI Patrols will be in effect throughout the city to keep impaired drivers off the roadways. 12/2 to 12/5 and 12/9 to 12/12 - Holiday safety tips flyers will be distributed to local churches, day care centers, mobile home parks, and apartment complexes by Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members. 12/13 - Contact: Sergeant Joel Wigand Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting a DUI checkpoint to catch drunk drivers. 12/20-2:00 p.m. to midnight. Krikorian Theaters at Vista Village, 25 Main Street. Contact: Deputy Zane Maltsberger Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high-visibility patrols of the Vista Village shopping center and nearby areas. There will also be a Start Smart crash car on display, as well as a Crime Prevention booth. A Crime Analyst will be present to answer questions about crime trends in your neighborhood via crimemapping.com and a safety message service called Nixle. November and December - Dozens of skateboard/bicycle helmets will be given away by the station's G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Instructors and Juvenile Sheriff's Detectives to deserving children in their programs.
Page 3 of 7 FALLBROOK SUBSTATION (760) 451-3100 Contact: Lt. Todd Richardson 11/27 - The Crime Prevention unit will e-mail all Neighborhood Watch coordinators and apartment managers to share holiday safety information with them. Holiday safety information and brochures will also be handed out from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following dates and at these locations: 12/5: Fresh & Easy Supermarket, 1101 S Main Avenue 12/6: Major Market, 845 S Main Avenue 12/12: Albertsons, 1133 S Mission Road 12/13: Northgate Market, 1346 S Mission Road 12/07-5:00 p.m. Fallbrook Christmas Parade McGruff the Crime Dog will ride in the parade to remind children to be safe. SAN MARCOS STATION (760) 510-5200 11/28 to 12/31 - Various times and locations. Contact: Lieutenant Christine Bavencoff Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high-visibility patrols of shopping centers including the Grand Plaza on South Las Posas Road and Nordahl Marketplace between Highway 78 and Nordahl Road. 12/10-6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Civic Center Community Hall, 3 Civic Center Drive. Contact: (760) 471-2490 ext. 307 Deputies with the station's Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit will take part in a pancake breakfast benefitting the Boys and Girls Club. 12/20-8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Contact: Sergeant Mark Foster Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting a DUI checkpoint to catch drunk drivers.
Page 4 of 7 VALLEY CENTER/PAUMA SUBSTATION (760) 751-4400 Contact: Lieutenant Kelly Martinez 11/26 to 1/1/14 Sheriff's Deputies will contact known offenders in the Valley Center area to ensure compliance with probation and parole conditions. The Valley Center Sheriff's Substation will continue to work with area casinos to reduce criminal activity in the parking lots at the various properties. Deputies will also conduct additional patrols in shopping areas and businesses that are closed for the holidays. The Crime Prevention Unit will write safety articles for the community. POWAY STATION (858) 513-2800 November to 1/1/14 - Various times and locations. Contact: Lieutenant Jeff Duckworth Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high-visibility patrols in shopping areas, including the Wal-Mart complex on Community Road, the Target complex on Twin Peaks Road, the Costco/Home Depot/Kohl's complex in the Business Park and the Old Poway Park on Midland Road. November to January - Various times. Contact: Lieutenant Jeff Duckworth Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting bike patrols around Poway. November to January - Contact: Sergeant David Cheever Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to catch drunk drivers. Other Holiday Watch operations include juvenile curfew sweeps and enforcement of the "Social Host" ordinance to prevent minors from drinking alcohol. Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will also conduct vacation checks of homes. The Crime Prevention Unit will be reaching out to Neighborhood Watch groups and conduct other community outreach work during throughout the holiday season. RAMONA SUBSTATION (760) 789-9157 Contact: Lieutenant James Bovet 11/28 to 12/16 - The Crime Prevention Unit will be writing and submitting articles to local publications, such as the Julian News and Julian Journal. Crime Prevention Specialists will also create flyers that will be distributed to tourists and at local community meeting places. 11/29 to 12/15 Mounted Volunteer Patrols. Horseback patrols of main shopping center parking lots and surrounding areas. During the Holiday Watch period, Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will be increasing their patrols throughout the Ramona community as well as direct patrols in the business district along Main Street.
Page 5 of 7 LEMON GROVE STATION (619) 337-2000 Sheriff's Deputies will be providing additional safety patrols of shopping centers throughout the holiday season. Local business owners and shoppers will be receiving presentations and educational materials on shopping safety. The Lemon Grove Crime Prevention unit is aware shoppers are very busy during this season. That's why these holiday shopping safety tips are now available by QR code for smart phones so shoppers may take these tips with them as they shop. Other Holiday Watch operations include DUI Checkpoints, Crime Prevention displays and flyer distribution. IMPERIAL BEACH SUBSTATION (619) 498-2400 November and December - Crime Prevention Specialists, Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving or COPPS Deputies, and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will distribute Holiday Watch flyers to local businesses, the library and during Neighborhood Watch meetings. SANTEE STATION (619) 956-4000 November and December - Various times and locations. Contact: Deputy Andrew Yanchus Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct extra patrols at shopping centers in Santee. The Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit will also provide bike patrols and help distribute flyers along with Crime Prevention Specialists. They will remind the public to lock their homes, businesses and vehicles at Neighborhood Watch meetings and community presentations. November and December - Various times and location. Contact: Sergeant Scott Hill There will be DUI saturation patrols almost every weekend starting the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. December - Contact: Sergeant Scott Hill Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting a DUI checkpoint to catch drunk drivers. 12/4-3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Santee Trolley Square, 9884 Mission Gorge Road. Contact: Deputy Andrew Yanchus Deputies and the Crime Prevention Specialists will set up an electronic sign with safety tips. They will also greet shoppers with a sign that asks if they have locked their doors and kept packages and valuables out of sight. Sheriff's SKYWATCH will also be deployed to monitor the parking lots.
Page 6 of 7 12/18-3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wal-Mart, 13487 Camino Canada. Contact: Deputy Andrew Yanchus Deputies and the Crime Prevention Specialists will set up an electronic sign with safety tips. They will also greet shoppers with a sign that asks if they have locked their doors and kept packages and valuables out of sight. Sheriff's SKYWATCH will also be deployed to monitor the parking lots. ALPINE SUBSTATION (619) 659-2600 Contact: Lieutenant Christine Harvel 11/1 to 12/31 - Directed patrols of hot spot and higher crime areas. 12/2 to 12/31 - Increased patrols at local shopping centers, including the Viejas Outlet Center and adjacent parking lots. November - Crime Prevention Specialist Holly Conroy will be publishing holiday safety articles through the community networks, Alpine's Facebook page, local newspapers, and the Alpine School District's website. 11/25 to 12/31 Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will be patrolling shopping centers along Alpine Boulevard and Tavern Road. They will also be distributing flyers with safety tips to businesses and schools. 12/2 to 12/31 - The "See Something, Say Something!" campaign sign board will be used to tell the public to lock their car doors, roll up windows and lock all valuables in the trunk of their cars. ENCINITAS STATION (760) 966-3500 11/28 to 12/31 - Various times and locations. Contact: Lt. Mario Zermeno Sheriff's Deputies and Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will conduct high-visibility patrols of shopping areas along El Camino Real and Highway 101 in Encinitas, Lomas Santa Fe and Highway 101 in Solana Beach and Camino Del Mar in Del Mar. 11/30-7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mira Costa College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff. Contact: Lt. Mario Zermeno "Guns For Gift Cards" event to collect unwanted weapons. A $100 gift card will be given for every handgun collected. A $150 gift card will be given for every rifle collected. 12/13 to 12/21 - Various times. Parking lots between Target, 1010 N El Camino Real, and Wal-Mart, 1550 Leucadia Boulevard. Contact: Lt. Mario Zermeno Sheriff's SKYWATCH will be deployed to keep an eye on parking lots areas.
Page 7 of 7 12/14 - Contact: Sgt. Anthony O'Boyle Sheriff's deputies will be conducting a DUI checkpoint to catch drunk drivers. Throughout the Holiday Watch period, the Crime Prevention Unit will continue to meet with business owners in Encinitas and Solana Beach to discuss safety measures. RURAL SUBSTATIONS (760) 765-4780 (Julian, Pine Valley, Boulevard/Jacumba, Ranchita/Warner Springs, Borrego Springs, Campo/Tecate) Contact: Lieutenant Rose Kurupas 11/9 to 12/8 - Turkey Hunting season begins during the Holiday Watch period in San Diego's back country. Due to increased radio calls, Sheriff's Deputies will continue to assist Fish and Game with enforcement related to hunters and trespassers on private property. Throughout the holiday season, Sheriff's Deputies will be working with CHP officers to enforce traffic laws along Old Highway 80, Interstate 8, State Route 94, S2 and Scissors Crossings to manage anticipated traffic problems when the first snow hits and traffic increases. Deputies will also pay close attention to the tourist towns of Borrego Springs and Julian. Deputies will be conducting high visibility patrol and frequenting hospitality suites and restaurants. Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members and the Crime Prevention Specialists will visit local shops and hand out safety flyers to the public during the holidays. The San Diego Sheriff s Department is also on # # # and www.sdsheriff.net