USEFUL NUMBERS
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LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Emergency: 9-1-1 (call or text)
Non-Emergency: (877) ASK-LAPD | (877) 275-5273
Tips Phone: (800) 222-TIPS | (800) 222-8477
Text-a-Tip: CRIMES | 274637
Begin message with letters “LAPD”, then details you’re reporting
Report criminal or suspicious activity, public intoxication, etc., ideally with details of the problem, persons (clothing and build), address (& photos, if possible.)
More info: www.LAPDonline.org
L.A.P.D. Pacific division
Front Desk: (310) 482-6334
12312 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles 90066
(at S. Centinela Ave)
General inquiries; extra neighborhood patrols may be requested by visiting & filing a form
Beach Substation: (310) 392-5131
1530 W. Ocean Front Walk, 11am - 6:00pm
Senior Lead Officers: (310) 482-6407
Community policing info, quality of life issues
SGT Brian Cook, 36258@lapd.online
Note: See following graphic Senior Lead Officer responsible for each neighborhood.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Venice Beach Fire Station 63
1930 Shell Avenue
Emergencies: 9-1-1 | Business: (310) 575-8563
Poison Control: (800) 222-1222, www.CalPoison.org
My LA 311
File a request online to report Bulky Item P/U, Graffiti Removal, Potholes, Illegal Dumping, Homeless Encampments, Animal Services, Parking Enforcement, Abandoned Vehicles, etc.
www.myla311.lacity.org (download app)
or dial 3-1-1 or (213) 473-3231
Department of of Sanitation: (800) 773-2489, (213) 473-4180 www.lacitysan.org
Bulky item, trash, household appliance, electronic waste, dead animal, Xmas tree recycling, etc.
*please call at least one day before your regular collection day to schedule
Homeless encampment may also be reported
or (888)-8DUMPING | (888)-838-6746
or email/text: dumping@dpw.lacounty.gov
To request pick up of illegal dumped bulky items like sofas, etc.
Dept of Transportation Parking Enforcement: (213) 485-4184
To report parking violations, blocked driveway, broken traffic signal, etc.
Parking Violations Bureau: (800) ABANDON | (800) 222-6366
To report vehicles that appear to be abandoned
Graffiti Problems: 3-1-1 or (213) 473-3231
or Pacific Graffiti Solutions: (310) 730-6522
Provide description of what and where, street address or cross streets
Illegal Dumping: 3-1-1 or (213) 473-3231
or Storm Water Dept: (213) 473-4180
To report dumping that contaminates water to storm drain, feces, waste dumping from RVs, etc.
or Department of Health: (800) 427-8700
Department of Water & Power: (800) 974-9794
Water-related issues like broken hydrants or leaks; also power outages
Street Services: (800) 996-2489 213-473-4183
Street light repair, street maintenance, issues with trees & bushes blocking right of way, etc.
Will investigate dumping in progress
Department of Building & Safety: 3-1-1 or (213) 473-3231
Report a building or property code violation, illegal signage, etc.
CA Shopping Cart Retrieval: (818) 817-6712
http://www.cartretrieval.net
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library
501 S. Venice Boulevard
Senior Librarian: Rachel Bindman
(310) 821-1769, www.lapl.org/branches/venice
Government Contacts
L.A. Councilmember - District 11: Mike Bonin
(310) 568-8772, councilmember.bonin@lacity.org
www.11thdistrict.com
Mike’s Field Deputy, Venice: Louie Leiva
(310) 568-8772, louie.leiva@lacity.org
L.A. County Supervisor - District 3: Sheila Kuehl
(213) 974-3333, sheila@bos.lacounty.gov
Sheila’s Field Deputy, Westside: Zachary Gaidzik
(310) 231-7033, z.gaidzik@bos.lacounty.gov
CA State Senator - District 26: Ben Allen
(310) 318-6994, senator.allen@senate.ca.gov
CA State Assemblymember - District 62: Tina McKinnor
(310) 412-6400, assemblymember.mckinnor@assembly.ca.gov
Venice Neighborhood Council: (310) 421-8627
VNC President - Ira Koslow: (310) 421-8627
www.VeniceNC.org
LAUSD School Board - District 4: Nick Melvoin:
(213) 241-6387, bd4info@lausd.net,
Nick’s Senior Advisor & Dir of Community Engagement:
Allsion Holdorff Polhill, allison.holdorff@lausd.net