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What can I do about my noisy neighbors?
A noisy neighbor may create a disturbance by having a loud
television, stereo, or radio. These types of complaints are
best handled by a resident’s local police station because the loud
noise is intermittent, occasional, or
spontaneous. A
loud party is also best resolved by the officers assigned to
the area by calling the non-emergency (877) ASK-LAPD
(275-5273).
What is the law regarding loud vehicle
alarms?
The law regarding loud vehicle theft alarm systems is contained in
the California Vehicle Code, Section 22651.5 and in the Los Angeles
Municipal Code Section 114.06. Section 22651.5 in part states
that a police officer may, upon complaint, remove a vehicle if the
vehicle theft alarm system has been activated for 20 minutes upon
the officer’s arrival, and the alarm has not silenced within that
time. Section 114.06
states in part that it shall be unlawful for any person to install,
operate, or use any vehicle theft alarm system that emits or causes
the emission of an audible sound, which is not, or does not become
automatically and completely silenced within five
minutes. The local
patrol division would be the ones to handle this type of request
for service.
What are the regulations regarding construction-related
noise?
The regulations regarding construction-related noise prohibit a
person, between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day, from
performing any construction or repair work of any
kind. However,
there are exceptions to this ordinance contained in three
different subsections. For clarification, contact
the Noise Enforcement Team at 213-485-2102.
The Noise Enforcement Team (NET) is responsible for the
investigation of complaints of ongoing and aggravated noise which
require monitoring with sound level meters or which are of a
habitual nature. Two
common examples are a garage or residence being used as a rehearsal
hall or local bars where music or amplified sound disturbs those
residing or working in the area. You can contact the Noise
Enforcement Team at 213-485-2102.
What can I do about barking dogs in my neighborhood?
Although pets can provide much companionship and love, they can
also become a nuisance to an entire neighborhood if not cared for
properly. All barking
dog or other nuisance complaints are handled by the City’s Animal
Care and Control Department. Barking dog complaints must be
submitted in writing to your local Animal Care and Control Center
with the name, address, and telephone number of the complaining
party, a description of the nuisance, as well as name and address
of the dog owner. For
further information, please contact your local Animal Care and
Control Center.
How can I report animals running loose in my
neighborhood?
Complaints about stray, lost, or abandoned dogs, cats, or any other
animal should be addressed to your nearest Animal Care and Control
center.
What laws and regulations exist to protect the public from
excessive and annoying noise?
The laws and regulations that exist to protect the public from
excessive and annoying noise are numerous. Two of the most common noise
complaints are rubbish collection within 200 feet of any
residential building between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and, vehicle
loading or unloading between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the
following day, which causes impulsive sound, raucous or unnecessary
noise within 200 feet of any residential
building. These
types of noise complaints are best handled by notifying the
Noise Enforcement Team.
The enforcement of noise ordinances depends on different variables
existing at the time of the officer's
investigation.
Sometimes officers warn the suspected violator, and that
resolves the noise complaint. However, the officer may
need to cite the violator, or submit an application of
complaint to the City Attorney's Office to resolve the noise
complaint in an expedient and fair manner.
How can I report narcotics activity in my neighborhood?
There are several ways to report narcotics activity in your
neighborhood. The
Field Enforcement Section (FES) of the Narcotics Division (ND) is
the entity that handles citizen complaints concerning narcotics
activity at the street level. The ND FES is divided into four
units, which cover the City of Los Angeles: the ND FES Valley
Bureau Unit, Central Bureau Unit, West Bureau Unit, and the South
Bureau Unit. Each unit
is further divided into squads, which are assigned to each of the
City's 19 geographic Areas. Narcotics activity may be
reported by contacting the appropriate Bureau Unit within which a
citizen resides. The
following numbers may be used to report narcotics
activity:
How can I report prostitution activity in my
neighborhood?
Prostitution activity can be reported to the Los Angeles Police
Department in writing or by personally telephoning or visiting a
police facility.
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