Medical emergency? Accident? Fire? Theft? In a stressful moment, the hardest part is often knowing who to call first, 9-1-1 or Village Security Services. Let’s keep it simple.
When to Call 9-1-1
If there is immediate danger, call 9-1-1 first. Always. This includes medical emergencies, accidents, crimes in progress, fires, disaster response and any situation where someone is at imminent risk and every minute counts.
When you call 9-1-1, you reach dispatchers at the Orange County Communications Center, who route your call to the fire department, paramedics and or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department as needed. The OC Sheriff’s Department has served as the City of Laguna Woods’ contracted law enforcement agency since 1999. This matters because the sheriffs and fire departments have training, authority and resources that Village Security does not, including:
- Emergency medical response coordination
- Crime scene investigation
- Missing person searches
- Disaster response
In many situations, Village Security must contact the Sheriff. Calling 9-1-1 first saves valuable time and can help prevent a situation from escalating.
When to Call Village Security
Call Village Security first at 949-580-1400 for non-emergency situations, including:
- Assistance with leaks
- Noise complaints
- Lost property
- Parking concerns
- Gate clearance issues
- Wellness checks, such as when a neighbor has not been seen or heard from in several days and you are concerned
When to Call the Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Dispatch
For non-emergency crimes that have already occurred, such as vandalism or theft, residents should contact the Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Dispatch at 949-770-6011.
This message is provided by the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village as part of its emergency preparedness initiative. For more information, visit फाउंडेशनऑफ़लागुनावुड्सविलेज.ओआरजी.
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