"The beautiful Warner Center here in the West Valley just got a little safer thanks to the LAPD's Mounted Unit. The Warner Center is known for it upscale shopping and well groomed business offices. Unfortunately at times the bad guys catch on to that fact too and begin to scour the area looking for an easy target. After a recent upturn in auto break-ins, the Mounted officers have taken to patrolling the area.
The LAPD has had various mounted patrols for a number of years and most of it was handled by officers that volunteered their own horses to the cause. In the late 1980's the Mounted unit joined as a permanent full time addition to the department as part of the famed Metropolitan Division and became the "E" Platoon. Now all the horses and tack are provided by the City of Los Angeles.
The facts show that when the Mounted Units are seen patrolling an area, the crime takes a sudden downturn. But what can you do to help avoid becoming a victim? First off, try to pick a well lighted area when parking at night. Next, be sure to keep small personal electronic devices out of sight and not on the console or seat. As the holiday season approaches, be sure not to keep too many packages and presents in the car. When you are on a shopping spree be sure to keep items covered or in the trunk. Be on the watch for cars following you home from the stores or malls and if you believe that you are being followed don't drive to your house. A little awareness goes a long way in keeping you from becoming a victim."
Good advice and words of wisdom! Thanks Charlie. Charlie handles Special Orders for vehicles as well as being the man to go to if you're a first responder and happen to need a new car, truck, or SUV.
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