Covered license plates. Why are they illegal? People steal the registration sticker. Anonymous Hi Anonymous, Thanks for your question. First, let’s discuss the laws pertaining to license plates in the California Vehicle Code: CVC §5201.1: This section prohibits the use of any covering that obstructs the visibility or recognition of Read More
Hi Seal Beach, åRecently, a Letter to the Editor asked about our relatively new Animal Control Program. As you may remember, in July of 2023, the Seal Beach Police Department launched our in-house animal control program. Please see below for questions and answers: Question: What kinds of animals were rescued Read More
Logo courtesy of Seal Beach PD Hi Seal Beach, Last week we received a question about a potential dog bite incident involving an off-leash dog. Although the apparent dog bite victim did not contact us directly, and we found out about this incident secondhand, we thought this would be a Read More
Suppose a citizen wants to dispose of a firearm (or a replica of one) but doesn’t own a car? How do they take it to the police station for destruction without violating the law or causing officers to be concerned about their safety? Thanks, Chuck Hi Chuck, Thanks for your Read More
Hi Seal Beach, According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Thursday, Aug. 8, is recognized as National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day! Started by a Pennsylvanian man, who was apparently overflowing with an abundance of zucchini from his garden, decided to surprise his neighbors by sneaking onto their Read More
Hi Seal Beach, As you may know, for the last year, the Seal Beach Police Department has been providing Animal Control Services to the community. It seems like every day we learn something new and encounter unique situations involving animals in our town. We’re back this week with more helpful Read More
Dear Capt. Nicholas, Last week, I saw two young bicyclists go through the four-way stop at Central and Main without slowing, let alone stopping. I’m glad it was a rare moment when that intersection was free of cars. This morning, while walking on the Main Street sidewalk, I had to Read More
Hi Seal Beach, As is our tradition, we want to introduce the community to the two newest members of our SBPD team. Please join us in welcoming our newest Seal Beach Police officers, Kevin Reynolds and David Wolff. Kevin Reynolds Kevin Reynolds Kevin Reynolds was born in Long Beach but Read More
Hi Seal Beach, this week we are responding to two questions about dog feces … Question #1 Dear Ask A Cop – We have an age-old problem up here in CPE: unwanted dog poop on lawns. Sometimes people clean it up, sometimes they don’t—and even if they do, it still Read More
