FOR YOUR HOME

• Use exterior doors with strong door hinges on the inside of the door with non-removable or hidden pins.
• Every entry door should be well-lit and have a wide-angle peep hole.
• Repair damages to your home and property.
• Use motion lighting.
• Trim trees and bushes to remove potential hiding places.
• Keep doors, windows and garage doors locked.

FOR YOUR PROPERTY

• Don’t leave property (such as lawn mower, bikes, tools, etc.) lying in your yard. Put them away.
• Don’t leave items of value in your car.
• Keep an inventory of your property and corresponding serial numbers.
• Mark your property with an identifier, such as a driver’s license number (do not use a social security number).

FOR YOUR CAR

• Close your windows, lock your door and remove all valuables from your car.
• Park in well-lit areas at night.
• Don’t pick up hitchhikers.
• Leave enough space to pull around the vehicle in front of you when you’re stopped at a light or stop sign.

FOR YOURSELF

• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Report all suspicious persons, vehicles or activities.
• Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the situation.
• Cooperate with officers investigating a crime in your neighborhood and be willing to testify if necessary.
• Know your neighbors and look out for one another.
• Never give out your credit card number, Social Security, or bank account number over the phone.
• Only give it to people you have called.

WHEN OUTSIDE

• Walk with a friend.
• Don’t wear headphones while jogging/walking.
• Vary your route.
• Stick to well-lit, well traveled areas.
• Carry a purse close to your body and put a wallet inside coat or front pants pocket.
• Have your car or house key in hand before you reach the door.

FOR YOUR KIDS

• Don’t accept rides or gifts from someone you don’t know well and trust — that includes people you’ve met through the Internet.
• Make sure you know your full name, address and phone number.
• If someone tries to force you to go with them, scream “Help, this is not my mommy or daddy!” and run from the area.
• Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
• Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or situation and leave as soon as possible. Talk to a trusted adult.
• Always walk with friends. Walk in well-lit, well-traveled areas and be familiar with businesses in the area you could go to if you needed help.
• Avoid walking or playing in isolated areas such as alleys, wooded areas or vacant buildings.