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10 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Crime Victim
Lock doors and windows when you are not going to be at home. Many home burglaries have occurred by suspects finding an unlocked window or open door to enter through. Lock car doors and do not leave any property in plain view. Valuables left out in the open may tempt thieves. If you must leave belongings in the car, place them in the trunk and out of sight. When walking on the street or to your car from a business, make eye contact with others and be aware of your surroundings. Keeping your head down and not making eye contact with people makes a person look more vulnerable to an…
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Laws in Milpitas
Milpitas, Santa Clara County and California laws that are top on our minds. Being a Kid is Not a Crime A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE Thoughts on Curfews and links to web sites with Curfew Law information. Domestic Violence A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE Local solutions to domestic violence. If you, a loved one, or a co-worker are suffering through domestic violence, we list here resources in or near Milpitas where you can get help. Laws Regarding Fireworks in Milpitas A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE In general, ordinary citizens of Milpitas may not hold fireworks displays within city limits. Kids and the Law First published in 1996 after a State Bar survey revealed…
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Utility Scam Alert
Milpitas Citizens Online Police Reporting System This is not an Emergency? This incident occurred within the Milpitas City limits? There are No Known suspects? This did not occur on a State Freeway? Crime Tip Hotline To report crimes anonymously to the Milpitas Police: Call 408-586-2500 or click the link above to report online. Milpitas Youth Crime Activity Lead Line Reward of $100 if report leads to an arrest: (866) 276 5463 Milpitas Police Department 1275 North Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035 408-586-2400 Contacting Milpitas Police Crime Tip Line – 408-586-2500 Neighborhood Watch Info – 408-586-2525
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Being A Kid is Not a Crime-No Daytime Curfew!
Pertinent Links About Curfews Nearby because of Riots and Looting Note: this is not the intended content of this post, which spoke to the issue of juvenile daytime curfews, but since people are looking for information about the recent (May 31, 2020 onward) curfews, I’ll post that information here. Milpitas: At this time, Milpitas has not issued a special curfew regarding night time activities by adults. The Nighttime Curfew Law for Minors in Milpitas remains in effect. San Jose: 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., ending on June 7 or until further notice. Santa Clara: 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., until future notice. San Francisco: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Walnut…
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Handling Stress after a Disaster or Traumatic Incident
Dear Neighbors, Every month we provide tips on how to prepare for emergencies and disasters. This month, we offer resources for individuals and families to help manage stress in the aftermath of the mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival and subsequent incidents in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. After a major traumatic event, it is important to take care of yourself and your family. A traumatic event can have a major impact on health and well-being, even if you or a family member were not directly affected. Below are some resources that might be helpful: 1. If you were involved in a disaster, terrorism, or a traumatic event…
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All the Black Lives Matter Protest Videos from Milpitas, June 7, 2020
Milpitas Beat: Protesters are beginning to descend on city hall after marching from Milpitas High School. Milpitas Beat: The view from the Milpitas Civic Center about 3PM, June 7, 2020. Milpitas Beat: A rally in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement has begun in front of the Milpitas Community Center. Milpitas Beat: Black Lives Matter Milpitas March Black Lives Matter Rally in Milpitas, by Kansen Chu, Assembly member Walking in Solidarity, Assembly Member Kansen Chu Sorry, but there were some more that weren’t embeddable here. Search Facebook videos for more, if you have an account there. Here’s a link to one I couldn’t embed from Jhonathan Muñoz Angulo. Did I miss…
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Megan’s Law Map and History
We try to keep our community as safe as possible. One way is by providing the Megans Law map so you can tell if there is a sex offender in the area where you live or learn or play. The Milpitas Police Department is committed to keeping its community as safe as possible. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) sergeant coordinates the Milpitas Police Department’s responsibilities with respect to Megan’s Law. Any concerns or questions regarding Megan’s Law or other SIU related matters should be directed to the SIU sergeant at 408-586-2400. California Megans Law Map Website Informational Only. The California Department of Justice has not considered or assessed the specific…
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Bail Bondsmen – San Francisco Bay Area
Do you know what a bail bond or bail bondsman is? There are a several ways of explaining bail bonds and how a person in jail can get out of jail. Milpitas bail bonds men follow the same rules as other bail bonds companies. We found a few good descriptions of the bail bonds procedure and reprinted in part below. Bail bonds in its simplest form is where; one human guarantees another human will be at a specific place at a specific time. This works well until the bonded person that is out on bail skips court or their hearing date and then they have to be physically forced to…
