By SBPD Capt. Nick Nicholas For the Sun Hi Seal Beach, We wanted to use this week’s column to highlight some very hardworking individuals in Seal Beach. The Seal Beach Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) program had another extraordinary year in 2024, showcasing the dedication and hard work of its Read More
Happy New Year Seal Beach! We hope everyone had a joyful and safe holiday season, surrounded by loved ones. Unfortunately, the Sun ran out of room to publish our final Briefing Room of 2024 in the print edition. However, please visit https://www.sunnews.org/briefing-room-reflecting-on-2024/ to read about many of the items we Read More
Hi Seal Beach, It’s hard to believe, but this is the last Briefing Room article of 2024! As is our tradition, this year-end installment offers a recap of some of the topics and information we’ve covered over the past year. Although this is by no means a complete list, here Read More
Hi, Seal Beach! The holidays are a time of joy and generosity, but they can also attract scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. If you’re a last-minute shopper like me, you know this can also be a very stressful time. As you navigate returns and holiday sales, it’s Read More
Hi Seal Beach, Are you or someone you know interested in exploring a career in policing or simply looking for a way to give back to the community while gaining valuable life skills? The Seal Beach Police Department Explorers Program is a dynamic opportunity for young people aged 14 to Read More
Hi Seal Beach, When it comes to creating safer neighborhoods and businesses, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an essential strategy. Pronounced “sep-ted,” CPTED focuses on designing and managing physical spaces to deter crime and promote safety. This proactive approach integrates simple, practical changes into the environment to make Read More
Hello Seal Beach! During this holiday season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for. Recently, I took some time to talk with members of the department, asking them what they are thankful for this year. Besides their gratefulness for their family and friends, their Read More
Dear Capt. Nicholas, The bike traffic problem is once again the subject of your column, and each time it comes up I wonder why nobody has considered a possible solution I wrote about several years ago. I have written to The editor of the SUN and to you more than Read More
Dear Capt. Nicholas, I repeatedly see bicyclists—kids and adults—ride through stop signs in Seal Beach without even slowing down. Could you address this please? John Hi John, Thank you for bringing up the issue of bicycle and vehicle safety in Seal Beach. This is an important topic, and as always, Read More
For the Sun Hi Seal Beach, As someone who loves walking our dear Facility Dog Yosa around town, I’ve seen firsthand how wonderful it is for our community to have such beautiful parks and public spaces. But along with that privilege comes the responsibility to ensure we’re all following the Read More
