Safety and Security Tips
This information is intended as a quick guide for residents and is regularly updated to reflect the latest information the HHA has access to. Please get in touch to help maintain this page if you notice something is missing.
GENERAL NUMBERS | WEBSITES | EMAIL
Immediate life-threatening situation: Police, Fire or medical emergency: 911
Non-emergency situations:
LAPD Hollywood Station
Email: hollywood@lapd.online
Address: 1358 N. Wilcox Avenue, Hollywood CA 90028
Phone: 213-972-2971
File a police report online www.lapdonline.org/file-a-police-report/
Police non-emergency: 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273)
LAPD Senior Lead Officer for our area is John Negrete as of September 2025
Post Patrol: 800-654-POST
Parking enforcement (blocked driveway, parking violation, etc): 818-374-4823
Traffic control (signal light out): 213-485-4184
Dept. of Water & Power: 800-342-5397
Other City issues: 3-1-1 or https://www.lacity.org/myla311
HOME AND PERSONAL SAFETY
In cases of robbery, do not resist. No personal property is worth your life. Call 911, then call ACS or other private security service. Make sure to keep your security company's dispatch number handy in case of emergency.
Report suspicious activity to the Hollywoodland Neighborhood Watch (HNW) to the non-emergency number for LAPD: 1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273)
Do not enter your home if you see signs of forced entry. Call 911 and your security company immediately.
Be aware if someone is following you. Go to a well-lit area if you are walking or, if driving, drive to the closest police station. Our closest station is on Wilcox Ave.
HOLLYWOODLAND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) encourages communities to have an active Neighborhood Watch program. To learn about Hollywoodland Neighborhood Watch, contact Justin Burnett who can help you sign up as well direct you to the local Block Captain.
PREVENTION
Consider using armed response security service vs. just alarm monitoring.
Make sure your home has sufficient lighting
Light up your driveway
Make sure your front doors are well lit at night
Considering installing security cameras through Ring, Post Alarm;Talk to Hollywoodland Neighborhood Watch for best practices.
Install motion detector lights at your property.
Walking: There’s safety in numbers or if alone, walk with your dog if you have one Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid being on your phone and take a loud whistle with you or use non-lethal defense (personal safety products) for your protection especially if hiking.
Secure your home - lock your doors, lock all gates, and exterior access points. Do not hide a key under your door mat
Secure garage doors and parked cars, and do not leave valuables inside vehicles; consider Catalytic converter protection solutions
Trim trees and shrubs to eliminate hiding places
Take time to meet your neighbors. Watch out for each other
Plan for what you would do if there’s someone unwanted at your door, or if you are confronted by someone.
Check ID cards before letting service people into your home