The Pasadena Police Department is dedicated to excellence as a world class public safety agency. We are committed to establishing an environment in which members of the department and community thrive. We seek to be a catalyst for positive change through persistent, personalized and cost effective use of public safety resources. By embracing the values of pride, professionalism and integrity we remain committed to maintaining the public trust.
DIAL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
General information, call 626-744-4501
Non-emergency requests, call 626-744-4241
Crime-stoppers anonymous tip line, 800-222-8477
Pasadena Public Agencies links
Pasadena Police Department website
Pasadena Police Department crime statistics
Pasadena Police Department crime briefings and incident reports
Pasadena Service Center for all inquires
PLEAS — Pasadena Local Emergency Alert System
Nixle advisories and alerts for 91105
Crime Scenarios and Prevention
Type of crime – stealing objects from cars
Scenario – Person sees valuable items (cell phones, computers, purses, bags with just-purchased items) inside a locked car. Person breaks car window and steals these items.
Prevention – Do not leave valuable items in plain sight inside your car. Keep cell phones and purses on your person, put computers etc. in the trunk.
Type of crime – stealing objects from houses
Scenario – Person sees valuable items (purses, cell phones, computers)
near a door or window in the house. Person breaks window and steals the items.
Prevention – Do not leave valuable items near doors or windows where
they can be seen.
Type of crime – Residential burglary, ringing doorbell first
Scenario – Person rings doorbell and does not get an answer. Person assumes no one is home and breaks into house and steals whatever is available.
Prevention – If you are at home ALWAYS answer the doorbell. If there is any doubt about the caller, do not open the door but speak loudly through the closed door. ALWAYS set your alarm if you have one. Typically, these people will flee if an alarm sounds. Ensure that all doors and windows are locked whenever you are not at home.
Type of crime – Residential burglary, seeing resident leave
Scenario – Person walks or drives slowly through neighborhood or parks
watching to see when people leave their homes. Person breaks into home and
steals whatever is available.
Prevention – Call Pasadena Police (626)744-4241 whenever you see
strangers walking through neighborhood, when cars are driving slowly, or when
occupied cars park for an extended period of time. Call 911 if you see a
stranger entering a neighbor’s home. ALWAYS set your alarm if you have one.
Typically, these people will flee if an alarm sounds. Ensure that all doors and
windows are locked whenever you are not at home. If possible note model name,
color and license number of suspicious cars and provide that information to the
police
Type of crime – Unwanted persons solicit
Scenario – Person rings bell and asks for money or other valuables for a “worthy” cause.
Prevention – Solicitors must have a permit from the Police Department in order to solicit. If the person does not have a permit call the Pasadena Police (626)744-4241. Note appearance of solicitor, especially color and style of clothing and any distinguishing characteristics.
