Fireworks Citations If you received a citation for illegal fireworks, here is the information needed to pay the citation or submit an appeal.
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Crime Prevention Be informed of scams and learn how to protect your family and property with these resources. If you see something, say something!
Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch is a program designed to help neighbors join together to prevent crime around your neighborhood.
Illegal fireworks--how to report their use Here's what to do if you see or hear illegal fireworks in use, or know of an address where they are repeatedly being used.
Public Safety Events Lakewood's Public Safety department hosts a number of events, from casual coffee meetings, to community sessions, to large public events.
Volunteers on Patrol help keep Lakewood safe The Volunteers on Patrol (VOPS) program is a community volunteer program that allows residents to support local public safety efforts in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Volunteers serve as extra eyes and ears in the community.
New rules for door-to-door soliciting As of Jan. 8, 2026, the new ordinance for door-to-door soliciting and handing out flyers (handbills) adopted by the Lakewood City Council in December is in effect. It reaffirms the community’s expectations around privacy, respect and neighborhood safety.
Survive for 7 This free one-evening emergency preparedness workshop on Oct. 14 teaches how you can prepare to help your family survive in the first seven days following a disaster. Ages 12+ welcome; no registration required.
High-tech cameras delivering results in Lakewood Lakewood’s investment in smarter, faster safety technology is already making a difference for public safety using tools that have helped deputies quickly locate and intercept vehicles linked to crimes.
Beware of unlicensed solicitors trying to access your home Solicitors falsely claiming to work for the Lakewood Water Resources Department have been going door-to-door recently, attempting to enter homes by offering to test your water or conducting a survey. Here's what to do if a solicitor comes to your door.