Welcome to Camp Pendleton: Provost Marshal’s Office - Officer Samuel Reynoso, with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fills out a safety vehicle checklist prior to starting his shift at the SES Bn. building on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2019. Marines and civilian officers have been working together since 2005 on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program was put into place so civilian police officers could protect the base while Marines were deployed. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

With 101 Critical Days of Summer coming to an end, Camp Pendleton safety officials, and military police stress the importance of crime prevention on base. According to military police officials, the safe feeling offered by living on a military base cause residents to develop complacency and forget the basics of personal security. Simple things such as locking doors, securing valuables and ensuring windows are shut stop happening. - With 101 Critical Days of Summer coming to an end, Camp Pendleton safety officials, and military police stress the importance of crime prevention on base. According to military police officials, the safe feeling offered by living on a military base cause residents to develop complacency and forget the basics of personal security. Simple things such as locking doors, securing valuables and ensuring windows are shut stop happening.