Crime Prevention -Away From Home
Use timing devices to turn on inside lights and radios to give the appearance that your home is occupied. Setting timers to go on and off at different hours in different rooms is also a good idea.
If no one will be at home for more than a few days, arrange to have a relative, trusted friend or neighbor pick up your mail.
RETURNING HOME
Have your door key in your hand when approaching your entryway.
At night, keep car headlights on and car doors locked until you have checked your garage or parking area. Look around before you get out of your car.
If you are driven home, ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside.
If possible, arrange for a relative, neighbor or friend to be there when you arrive home.
Never go into your home if anything seems unusual, such as an open door or a broken window. Leave immediately to a place where you can call the police. Do not go into your home until the police advise it is safe.
Use timing devices to turn on inside lights and radios to give the appearance that your home is occupied. Setting timers to go on and off at different hours in different rooms is also a good idea.
If no one will be at home for more than a few days, arrange to have a relative, trusted friend or neighbor pick up your mail.
RETURNING HOME:
Have your door key in your hand when approaching your entryway.
At night, keep car headlights on and car doors locked until you have checked your garage or parking area. Look around before you get out of your car.
If you are driven home, ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside.
If possible, arrange for a relative, neighbor or friend to be there when you arrive home.
Never go into your home if anything seems unusual, such as an open door or a broken window. Leave immediately to a place where you can call the police. Do not go into your home until the police advise it is safe.
AT HOME AWAY FROM HOME KEY CONTROL APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINIUMS
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH WALKING DRIVING ATM PUBLIC TRANSPORTION AT WORK OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IF YOU ARE ATTACKED REPORTING A CRIME