Posted:
Tue, 12/13/2016 - 3:53pm
Shoppers
- Use caution while driving (Defensive Driving)
- Travel at lower speeds through parking lots (Pedestrians & Children)
- Travel in groups
- Park in well lit areas
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Have keys out to unlock your doors
- Check your vehicle before entering
- Avoid large purses (Money clips/card holders)
- Keep your wallet in your front pocket
- Keep your children in your sight at all times
- Make your large purchases last (Electronics, TV's, etc)
- Do not leave purchases exposed in your vehicle
Residents
- Do not place boxes on the street for pickup
- Destroy or dispose of boxes
- Do not leave exposed items in your vehicle overnight (Purchases/Purses)
- Keep the doors to your residence and vehicle locked
- Report any suspicious activity or people to law enforcement
- Do not open your door to strangers
- Do not give out your personal information to any (Especially over the phone)
Businesses
- Report suspicious activity and people immediately to law enforcement
- Request law enforcement for security inspections periodically
- Do not keep large amounts of cash in your register (Constant money drops in the safe)
- Request escorts at opening and closing
- Inspect/mark all money for counterfeiting
- If possible employ off-duty officers as a deterrent