The Mercer Island Police Department will hold a Paws on Patrol virtual event at 6 p.m. March 10.

Officers Anna Ormsby and Samantha Hammer will run the community awareness-based crime prevention meeting. Paws on Patrol features Island residents uniting to walk their dogs and maintain helpful vigilance throughout the community.

For more information, visit https://www.mercerisland.gov/police/page/paws-patrol.

People interested in attending the event should email a request for the meeting link to either Anna.ormsby@mercergov.org or Samantha.hammer@mercergov.org.

CRIME ALERT

With catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the nation, the Mercer Island Police Department gives the following tips on how to potentially prevent the crime from occurring:

* Park in well-lit areas

* Choose parking spaces with good visibility

* Park near building entrances when possible

* Ensure cars alarm are engaged

Catalytic converters, which are part of a vehicle’s exhaust system, are made from valuable metals that react with fumes to help reduce emissions.