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Police report summer quarter activity, wildfire response and community outreach
Summary
Laguna Niguel Police Services presented its summer quarter report, highlighting event security, DUI checkpoints, school engagement on e-bike safety, a coordinated response to the Beacon Fire that avoided loss of life, and ongoing public-education efforts on fraud and traffic safety.
Laguna Niguel Police Services presented its summer quarter report to the City Council on Sept. 16, summarizing public-safety staffing at community events, education and training activities, and the multiagency response to the Beacon Fire.
Chief Flores said deputies staffed major community events, conducted DUI checkpoints, offered crime-prevention training to businesses and senior groups, and engaged with students on e-bike safety at local school registration events. “These proactive efforts help strengthen workplace safety, empower employees to respond effectively in critical situations, and build stronger connections between law enforcement and the business community,” Flores said.
Beacon Fire response and exercises: The chief described a coordinated multiagency response in August that included the Orange County Fire Authority, Mission Viejo Fire Services, and city staff. Training and tabletop exercises on wildland fire response and shelter operations, plus an annual joint operations briefing with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the Orange County Fire Authority, helped prepare agencies for efficient evacuation planning and unified incident command. Flores said the incident was contained “safely with no loss of life and minimal disruption to the community.”
Community outreach and prevention: Police Services reported outreach to seniors, neighborhood watch groups, and businesses; a fraud-prevention social post reached about 8,600 views on Instagram, the department reported. Deputies also provided training at Costco on active-shooter response and theft prevention and participated in parks-and-recreation youth programs.
Ending: Chief Flores closed by underscoring the department’s emphasis on preparedness and interagency collaboration. No council action followed the report; it was presented as an informational department update.
