So the Elk Grove Police is issuing yellow warnings to folks who leave their cars susceptible to burglary. An idea they received at a conference from a town in Texas that experienced an 85 percent drop in burglaries after issuing the tickets. 85 percent you say? Hmmm.
The officers write out a yellow ticket-type warning and place it on the windshield. If the vehicle is unlocked, officers put it on the dash and lock the car.
A few thoughts I have about this. Let me know if I’m off base.
Did this town in Texas also publicize the warnings on the local news? Because I’m wondering if the police are not making the job easier for would be burglars by identifying the at risk vehicles for them by placing a yellow ticket on their windshield.
What if I don’t want my car locked for me? Maybe I left my keys in the car hidden for my friend who is going to borrow it for a few hours while I shop and now I am locked out of my car and have to call AAA? And my buddy is horribly pissed off and can’t make his court appearance? What if, you know?
All snark aside, do try to take heed from this article and protect yourself as best you can so that you don’t receive a yellow card and/or have your car burglarized. Believe me, it can happen to you.
The Sac Rag 
you are ablolutely correct. it’s not right that the police are entering your car without your permission. what if you had something that you didn’t want the police to find in your car and the officer discovers it. what happens then? seems like a blatent violation of the government on our rights as citizens. if you want to leave your car unlocked with the keys in it, that’s your business. just don’t whine when your car is stolen shortly after. the point of this story is any idea that comes from the state of texas sucks and shouldn’t be tried.
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