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Non-Emergency Dispatch:  (310) 524-2750

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Non-Emergency Police Station Line:  (310) 318-0360

Police Station Address:  540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA  90254 

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Chief Landon Phillips

Welcome to the Hermosa Beach Police Department. The men and women of this Department are proud to serve in the beautiful City of Hermosa Beach and are committed to provide excellent service with every contact. Our mission statement, “We exist so Hermosa Beach can be the safest little beach city through partnerships, integrity and excellent service” is reflected in this web page. We look forward to partnering with you to keep Hermosa Beach safe.

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Police Department Key Services & Programs

  • Animal Control - unattended/wild animals, deceased animals, noise complaints, etc.
  • Bike Registration - partnership with Project529, a cross-jurisdictional bicycle registration platform that assists law enforcement and residents in the event of a theft, damage, or sale of a bicycle.
  • Community Police Advisory Board - staff support for monthly meetings to receive and respond to community input on policing issues.
  • Contract management - crossing guards, Dial-a-Taxi (seniors/disabled), dispatch center, radio, software, supplemental private security, systems, and other contracted services.
  • Homeless Services - mental health evaluation services in partnership with the Beach Cities Mental Evaluation Team (MET).
  • House Check Programs - Alzheimers/Homeward Bound, vacation and You Are Not Alone (seniors) - click to sign up.
  • Neighborhood Watch - a great way to reduce and prevent crime in partnership with the Hermosa Beach Police Department - sign up now and apply to be a block captain!
  • Parking Citations - management of the administrative review and hearing process for contested citations.
  • Permits - alarm (security/burglar), amplified sound, block party, drone, oversize vehicle and residential special event.
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  • Security Camera Registration - by registering your camera, the Police Department will have the location of your security camera on file which can help deter and solve crime quickly in our community.
  • Special events and community outreach - Coffee with a Cop, Community Safety Fair, Drug Take Back, National Night Out, annual Rabies Clinic, Santa's Sleigh Ride and more--check the City's calendar for upcoming events.
  • Special event support and security services - St. Patrick's Day Parade, Surfer's Walk of Fame/Spyder Surf Fest, Fiesta Hermosa, Hermosa Beach triathlon, 4th of July, AVP volleyball, Summer Series concerts, New Year's Eve and other events.
  • Towed / impounded vehicle releases - contact the Police Records / Business Office at (310) 318-0360.
  • Volunteer Programs - Reserve Officer (for those that have completed a police academy / POST training) and Volunteers in Policing (VIP) (civilian volunteers). 
  • For more, see our Police Division page for details on:
    • Community Services - parking enforcement and animal control services.
    • Investigative and Administrative Services - Detective Bureau, Records/Business Office (public counter services), property, evidence and court liaison services.
    • Operations - jail, Narcotics / K-9 program, Patrol, Traffic Bureau/Motor Officers & Watch Commander services.

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Hermosa Beach to Host Community-Wide Garage Sale March 30 for Improved Public Access to Streets and Sidewalks

Post Date:03/18/2019 10:00 AM
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HERMOSA BEACH TO HOST COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE MARCH 30
FOR IMPROVED PUBLIC ACCESS TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Popular Event Seeks to Create Safer Paths to School, Reduce Waste and Encourage Reuse

HERMOSA BEACH, CA – The City of Hermosa Beach is hosting the Second Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale in Hermosa Beach from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, to encourage residents to get their vehicles off the street and into their garages to improve accessibility and ensure students have a safe path to school. The garage sale also seeks to reduce waste by encouraging the reuse of unwanted items.
More than 150 households participated in the 2018 Community-Wide Garage Sale, and many reported that they were able to park their vehicles in the garage afterward. Local charities also benefitted from donations of unsold items, which were dropped off at a collection center that received more than 100 visits on the day of the garage sale. 
But parking on sidewalks remains a problem. In 2018, the Hermosa Beach Police Department issued 458 citations for parking on sidewalks.
“Residential parking can be a challenge in Hermosa Beach. Drivers who can’t find parking spaces sometimes obstruct sidewalks, which can endanger our children, people with disabilities and anyone else who is forced to walk in the street because the sidewalk is blocked,” said Hermosa Beach Mayor Stacey Armato. “To reduce parking challenges, City staff developed this creative solution to encourage residents to clear out their garages so they could park their cars there, rather than on the street, which should help reduce parked cars that obstruct our sidewalks. We had a great response last year, and we encourage people across the South Bay to come shop on March 30. There will be great buys throughout the community.”
Residents who are interested in hosting a garage sale are asked to register with the City by March 22 so they can be included in a garage sale directory, which will be on the City’s website to help direct buyers to each garage sale. The City is also encouraging garage sale participants to share any unique items for sale by using #hermosagaragesale on Instagram.
“Initiated as part of the Hermosa Beach Safe Access Sidewalk Education Program, the Community-wide Garage Sale is a great opportunity to extend the useful life of items by ensuring they are reused and recycled,” said Mayor Armato. “It also brings the community together, as residents join in this community-wide event.”
Athens Services is supporting the City in the garage sale by providing bins for collecting unwanted items. The City is organizing a donations center at the Hermosa Beach City Hall’s parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. on March 30. Among the charitable organizations that will be accepting donations are Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salvation Army, Richstone Family Center and Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library. 
Find a listing of all 60 sales in our Garage Sale Guide.
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