Join the Cerritos Neighborhood Watch program
Beware of people calling or visiting your home about “government programs” (PDF)
April 14, 2023
Cerritos Electric Utility:
No door-to-door solicitation
February 16, 2021
- Please be aware: the City of Cerritos has not authorized door-to-door solicitation for the Cerritos Electric Utility (CEU). For information about the CEU, please call Cerritos City Hall at (562) 860‑0311. To report suspicious individuals, call the Cerritos Sheriff's Station at (562) 860-0044.
Los Angeles County alerts public about COVID-19 vaccine scams
December 23, 2020
L.A. County Treasurer and Assessor warn of property tax scam
- It's being reported that unknown people are attempting to fraudulently collect in-person property tax payments at taxpayers' homes, claiming that the homeowner must pay their property taxes in-person because the COVID-19 pandemic has closed County offices to the public.
- The County of L.A. Treasurer and Tax Collector does NOT conduct in-person visits to collect property tax payments. If you are contacted at your home about this, do not make a payment to the person requesting it, and notify the Cerritos Sheriff's Station immediately at (562) 860-0044.
Los Angeles County alerts public about increasing COVID-19 scams, warns of fraudulent websites, emails and donations
March 25, 2020
Web-Based Parking Permit Program Available
- Apply for an annual, special circumstances or temporary parking permit online.
- For more information, please contact the Community Safety Division at (562) 916-1266.
Protect your small pets from coyotes
Cerritos Sheriff's Station is safe zone for online transaction exchanges
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station lobby and parking lot are available as safe locations for buyers and sellers to meet to complete online transactions. The Cerritos Sheriff's Station lobby is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Cerritos Sheriff's Station is located at 18135 Bloomfield Avenue. The phone number is (562) 860-0044. Click here for tips to follow when meeting a stranger to complete an online transaction exchange.
Crime Alert – Vehicle Burglaries
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station has noted an increase in vehicle burglaries in the community. Suspect(s) are forcefully entering vehicles primarily to steal valuable items that are left in plain view. Suspects often work in pairs or small groups and loiter in areas on foot or in their cars while repeatedly passing up available parking spaces.
Help assist our deputies in preventing this type of crime by doing the following:
- Conceal valuable items from view (phones, purses, briefcases, laptop computers, personal electronic devices, etc.).
- Record the license plate number or description of a suspicious vehicle or person.
- Call the Cerritos Sheriff's Station immediately at (562) 860-0044 to report any suspicious activity.
City of Cerritos Operation Night Light (PDF)
Cerritos Sheriff's Station Crime Alert regarding false street closures (PDF)
Changes Made to City Wide Pride Program – Nominate a Property
L.A. County Sheriff's Department Now Hiring (PDF)
Weekly Crime Summary (PDF)
Burglary prevention (Video)
Prevent a residential burglary
Prevent the theft of third-row seats (PDF)
West Nile virus prevention information
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Beware of air duct maintenance scam
Alert LA County: add your cell phone number, VOIP phone number and e-mail address to the Alert LA County Emergency Mass Notification System
West Nile Virus Information
The public is encouraged to report dead birds to help with West Nile virus surveillance and control efforts, as birds play an important role in maintaining and spreading the virus. To report a dead bird...
