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In West Linn the majority of vehicle break-ins occur outside private homes in driveways or on the street in front of the victim’s home. Thefts from vehicles would be drastically reduced if people would lock their car doors and stop leaving valuables inside their vehicles. Leaving items on display, whether in or on a dashboard or in a mounted cradle, or sitting on the passenger seat, is an open invitation to opportunist criminals.
 

Below are general tips for staying safe in a variety of situations, including walking, jogging, shopping, or riding elevators:

· Stay alert at all times and tuned in to your surroundings, wherever you are. Wearing headphones while walking or jogging can reduce your level of alertness.

· Plan your route in advance, and vary your routes whenever possible.

You can take action to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive. The Direct Marketing Association can remove your name from a large percentage of mailing lists. These may include flyers and advertising supplements, catalogs, mail order lists, pre-approved offers of credit, sweep stakes and prizes.
 

Safe Reunion is a program designed to help safely and quickly return a lost person home.

Who is the program designed for?
Safe Reunion is designed for people who wander or become lost, the memory impaired such as those with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias, children or adults with special needs,

Fingerprint services are provided to the public at the West Linn Police Department on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00am to 2:00pm by C&K Fingerprinting. 

The cost is $15.00 cash per card.
No appointment is necessary.

“Operating a Motor Vehicle While Using a Mobile Communication Device”

House Bill 2377 amended ORS 811.507 to ban the use of mobile communication devices with some exceptions.  Effective January 1, 2010 it is a primary offense, meaning a police officer may stop a driver solely for using a cell phone without using a hands-free accessory. The new law is a class D traffic violation with a minimum base fine of $142.00.