Living With Bears and Nature Presentation - Public Safety Week

The residents of Sierra Madre live near natural areas and routinely receive unexpected visits from all types of wildlife seeking food, water and/or shelter. With the cities proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains, wild animals occasionally enter the urban areas of the city and place residents and domesticated animals in danger. The wildlife includes coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats and bears. The presence of unwanted wildlife (or predators), in the back-yards of our residents often times evolves into an emergency and public safety is summoned for help. With the rapid ecological changes in the weather, the police department has seen a huge increase in the number of calls for service in regards to wildlife.

When dealing with incidents involving wildlife, officers do so in the safest manner possible, placing the safety of human beings as its highest priority, while ensuring that all services and tools at its disposal are utilized to provide for the safety of the wild animal. In the event you, a family member, or neighbor believe you are in immediate danger from any type of wildlife, please do not hesitate to call the Sierra Madre Police Department at 626-355-1414 or 911 in an emergency. Pasadena Humane and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are mutual partners in the effort to control animal related incidents within the City.