Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations for Monterey Park

The Monterey Park Police Department stepped up Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 with focused enforcement on collision causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The department has mapped out locations where pedestrian and bike collisions have occurred over the past two years, along with the violations that led to those crashes. Extra officers will be on duty and patrolling in an effort to lower deaths and injuries.

Monterey Park police officers watched for violations made by drivers, bike riders and pedestrians alike that can lead to life changing injuries. Enforcement will be directed toward drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in cross walks or any other dangerous violation.

Additionally, enforcement will be taken for observed violations when pedestrians cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way and for bike riders will be stopped when they fail to follow the same traffic laws that apply to motorists. Bicycle riders are reminded to always wear a helmet – those under 18 years of age must wear helmets by law. Pedestrians should cross the street only in marked crosswalks or at corners.

Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising in California as more people use non-motorized means of transportation. Locally, the Monterey Park Police Department has investigated 124 fatal and injury collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists during the past three years. In 2013, California witnessed 701 pedestrians and 141 bicyclists killed, accounting for more than 28 percent of all traffic fatalities.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Monterey Park Police Warn of “Chinese Consulate General” Phone Fraud

The Monterey Park Police Department has recently investigated cases of theft by false pretense. This fraud has occurred when the victim received a telephone call from a male or female suspect posing as an employee of the Chinese Consulate General and/or the Beijing Police Department.

The suspects have told the victim that they were under investigation for passport fraud or money laundering and have requested the victim to return to China for interviews and to assist with the investigation. In each case the victim requested additional information or questioned the reason for their return to China. The suspect then requested that in lieu of returning to China the victim wire transfer a predetermined amount of money to a designated account in order to resolve the matter. On one occasion, the unsuspecting victim completed the wire transfer of funds and later discovered that they had been defrauded.

The Monterey Park Police Department Investigations Bureau is working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in order to identify and apprehend the perpetuators. We would like to remind all persons that government officials in the United States or overseas do not and cannot contact persons telephonically or via email and demand money in order to resolve issues overseas. The United States Government and Consulate Generals do not ask for money in order to resolve passport issues or criminal investigations. If there is an issue with a passport or there is an ongoing criminal matter, you are asked to visit your local consulate or local police department to resolve the matter. If you are required to pay a fine or other penalty due to an adverse action, this arrangement is done so through the local Consulate General, U.S. Attorney’s Office, local District Attorney’s office, or local government office such as the police or city clerk’s office. You will always receive documentation regarding the incident and be given a receipt for any payment you make.

If you suspect you may be a victim of this type of fraud and reside and/or own a business in the City of Monterey Park, please contact the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-573-1311. If you reside or own a business outside of the City of Monterey Park and suspect you have been a victim of this scheme please contact your local police department to report the crime.

City of Monterey Park Pet License and Vaccination Clinic January 27

The City of Monterey Park in conjunction with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control will hold a low-cost vaccination and licensing clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, January 27, 2018, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Barnes Park at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue.

All dogs in the City of Monterey Park must be licensed this is mandatory. Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issue. While at the clinic, all dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier. One handler per pet. The pet’s handler must be at least 18 years old. Payment is accepted in cash only. No appointments necessary.

Vaccination clinic price list (cash only please):

•          Rabies vaccine: $10.00 (dogs 3 months and older / cats 4 months and older).

•          DHLPP vaccine: $14.00 (dogs 8 weeks and older).

•          Bordetella vaccine: $15.00 (dogs 8 weeks and older).

•          Canine influenza: $10.00 (dogs 8 weeks and older).

•          FVRCP: $15.00.

•          Microchips: $15.00 (includes lifetime registration).

Pet licenses may be purchased at the clinic after the pet is inoculated.

Annual (one year) pet license (cash only please):

•          Unaltered dog: $40.00.

•          Altered dog: $20.00 (with proof).

•          Senior discount: $7.50 (senior age is 60 years or older).

•          One dog per household and dog must be altered and have current rabies vaccination.

Prices are valid only during this Monterey Park licensing and vaccination clinic.

For additional information please contact the Monterey Park Police Department Animal Services Bureau at 626-307-1217 or www.MontereyPark.ca.gov.