- If you are leaving town - contact your local police department for a vacation check (an officer will stop by daily and check on the exterior of the residence for any evidence of crime)
- Use Lights/ Radios on a timer
- Keep Christmas Gifts out of view from windows
- Do not set boxes from high priced items at the curb for trash pickup (break the boxes down and put them in a black trash bag)
- When shopping do not overload your car with gifts - put them in the trunk out of sight.
- Keep purses secured to your person (don't leave them in shopping carts or in your vehicle)
- Never leave your car unattended with the engine running, even quick stops such as the bank or gas station
- Do not make online purchases on insecure sites.
- Check your accounts often to make sure there is no fraudulent activity
- Investigate Charities prior to donating
- Mail cards with money or gift cards from the Post Office
- Check on Elderly Neighbors
- Buckle Up!
- Report ALL suspicious activities, persons or vehicles to your local police department.
Make sure that any adults and children in the house understand what to do if someonethey do not know is at the door. Never ignore a ringing doorbell/knock at the door. If the person at the door is unknown, simply stand near the door and tell them that you are not able to answer the door at this time. Tell children to stand near the door and loudly shout "Mom (or Dad), there is someone at the door" and then phone their parent, neighbor or 911. Most burglars do not want to enter a residence that is occupied, so we want them to know that you are home!
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