In protecting your business from robbery, it is important to remember to take preventative measures and make it obvious that those measures have been taken.

But why is it difficult to deter these crimes: Quite simply, most vandalism, including graffiti and arson attacks, occur at night and on weekends when businesses are vacant. Many of the same precautions taken to discourage burglars may also discourage arsonists and vandals. By taking a few preventative steps, you can help curb these crimes against your business.

Follow these tips that can help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime when you are out and about or at work.

It cannot be detected by a fraud alert, credit freeze or by monitoring your other existing accounts. The only way to prevent income tax fraud is by making sure you file your taxes before anyone else can.

If you are already the victim of identity theft or believe your information has been compromised you may also file an affidavit with the IRS. Once filed, the IRS attaches a password to your social security number, which is sent to you prior to tax time and is required to file your taxes.

Unfortunately the Franchise Tax Board does not yet offer the same option.

If you are a Hayward resident or work in Hayward and become a victim of identity theft, make your preliminary report with the Hayward Police Department and your case will be forwarded to and investigated by the jurisdiction where the crime occurred. Please visit the following links for resources to help protect yourself from ID Theft or recover your good name once you have become a victim.

To speak to a Counselor by phone, call the Identity Theft Resource Center 1(888) 400-5530, or visit their website: Identity Theft Resource Center.

Most burglaries can be prevented.

In many of these burglaries, no force was used. That means the burglars got in through UNLOCKED doors and windows. Always lock your doors and windows even when leaving for “just a minute.”  Never leave a house key available; under a doormat, in a flowerpot, or on the ledge of the door. These are the first places a burglar will look.

Scams have always existed, but with the recent advance in technology, it has never been easier for scammers to reach out to victims. 

YFSB offers Diversion Counseling and Petty Theft Workshops to eligible youth and their families. Eligible youth are typically first time offenders who have committed minor crimes; however the determination of who qualifies is made on a case by case basis by the School Resource Officer Sergeant, sometimes in collaboration with YFSB Counseling staff. The intent of these services is to divert minors from the Juvenile Court System through offering a learning experience as an alternative to time spent in Juvenile Hall.

This free program features grade appropriate activities that focus on health and wellness, social and emotional learning and community building during two summer sessions.

Pre-register for Summer 2024:

Pre-register for 2024 is now available!