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Safety Tips for Residents
The Police Department has put together tips and tricks to keep our residents safe. Always remember to report ANY form of suspicious activity, call the Police Department or 9-1-1.Home Safety & Security Tips
- Lock all doors & windows within the home
- Sliding glass doors should be reinforced with a metal/wood dowel or locking pin
- Keep front & back entrances and openings to home well lit
- Alarm systems are recommended, and use them habitually
- Retrieve mail & newspapers on a daily basis
- Do not leave garage doors open
- Do not leave garage door openers, key fobs, or sets of keys in open vehicles or laying around.
- Consider replacing locks periodically, and use deadbolts.
- Use timers for lights in and outside your house.
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS - CALL 9-1-1.
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
- Obtain a copy of your current credit report once a year, and review for discrepancies.
- Never give out personal information such as social security numbers or date of birth via phone or internet.
- Cancel & destroy all unused credit / debit cards, and review statements of current debit & credit cards on a monthly basis for any suspicious activity.
- Memorize pin numbers, other important numbers, & passwords; never write them down.
- Shred all papers containing personal information before dis-carding
- Password protect computers, cell phones, flash drives, & hardware of any kind that contains sensitive information.
- Do not carry personal documents unless need be, such as passports, social security cards, & birth certificate
- Illinois Department of Employment Security Fraud
Pedestrian Safety Tips.....
- Pedestrians have the right of way, but do not put yourself in a dangerous situation.
- Avoid distractions such as mobile phones, mp3 players, etc.
- Avoid walking in dark, less traveled areas, the shortest route is not always the best.
- Always cross at the cross walks available.It's illegal to jaywalk!
- If possible always travel with others, use the buddy system.
- Always be alert & aware of your surroundings.
Telephone Safety Tips
- Never give your phone number, or address out to unknown individuals
- Always give the impression that you are not alone
- Use voice messaging systems when away from your home and or cellphone
- Never give any information to "wrong number" callers
Vehicle Safety Tips
- Activate alarm systems
- Always lock your car, and keep windows and sunroofs closed
- Do not keep ANY keys and or key fobs in vehicle
- Keep valuables out of sight, place in trunk, glove box, or remove altogether.
- Remove registration & insurance cards from vehicles
- Report vandalism and thefts immediately to the Police Department at 708-246-4534