Area thieves are exhibiting new behavior. They have adapted to circumvent traditional home alarms. Most area homes are built with a standard hardwire alarm system that works off magnetic contacts. Home alarms should be upgraded. While the “GOLD PACKAGE” may … More…
Residential burglaries and thefts from unlocked autos continue to affect nearby residents. Most home burglaries occur during daylight hours, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Burglars are always looking for a soft hit where they can get in fast and out … More…
Identity theft occurs when someone obtains your personal information, such as your credit card data or Social Security number, to commit fraud or other crimes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, an estimated 9 million Americans suffer identity theft annually. … More…
Pearland Police officials report a dozen new cases have been reported in connection with the recent credit card “skimming device” theft at an east Pearland gas station, bringing the total to 36 cases. In the weeks following the holiday weekend … More…
With high school and college graduation parties and proms later this Spring, it is important that everyone be aware of information related to sponsoring parties and underage drinking. Underage Drinking Laws Minors who purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume … More…
As parents, we know the importance of our teenager’s social life and that parties are a way to socialize and relax. But an unsupervised or poorly planned party can result in unwanted or even tragic consequences. Parent accountability is the … More…
The new City of Pearland website brought technology into the 21st century for the area. The Pearland Police Department offers many little-known resources to its citizens. The following resources are available to the general public: Search for crash reports and view incidents, citations and … More…
Take, Lock, Hide – The basic crime fighting tool to prevent vehicle burglary Lock your car. Yes, it takes seconds to break a window, but doing so makes noise and criminals hate making noise. Hide valuables from sight, or, even … More…
Officer Peña of the Pearland Police Department has recently commented on the high number of false alarm calls they receive from home security systems. About 98% all house alarm are false. False alarms are a huge waste of law enforcement’s time and taxpayer … More…
Leaving certain things lying around your yard or in plain sight from the road can unwittingly lure thieves onto your property like frantic bargain hunters to a flea market. First, if you have a bike, scooter or skateboard that someone … More…