AT HOME

1. Always lock your doors and windows especially at night and when you’re away
2. Close your garage and pet doors
3. Secure ladders and tools so they can’t be used to gain entry into your home
4. Be wary of anyone who approaches your front door and don’t let them take up too much of your time.  Criminals work together; one will come to your door and distract you while the other sneaks into your home.  Ask for an ID of a utility person.
5. Be a good neighbor, lookout for one another.
6. Excessive dog barking could be a sign of an intruder and may warrant a call to your local police department (911).

WHEN GOING ON VACATION

1. Lock up your home, activate your alarm
2. Don’t broadcast your plans on social media
3. Hold the delivery of your mail and newspaper or ask a trusted friend to pick them up for you
4. Buy a timer for your lights and set them in a random pattern
5. Ask a neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway

CAR SAFETY

1. Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a store
2. Always roll up your windows and lock your car even in hot weather
3. Never leave valuables in plain sight
4. Park cars in well-lit areas
5. Never leave any keys in the car or ignition
6. Activate your car alarm

BIKE SAFETY

1. Always wear a helmet
2. Follow the rules of the road
3. Ride with the flow of traffic, not against it
4. Wear bright-colored or reflective clothing
5. If you’re not riding, lock your bike

BE SAFE, BE AWARE