Safety

March 2, 2009 · Print This Article

We Care About Your Safety

If you are concerned about residential burglaries in your neighborhood, you do not have to feel powerless to change the situation. These safety tips are provided by the CharMeck Police Department.

What can you do?

Never allow people you do not know into your home, such as a door-to-door sales person, a person asking to use the phone or looking for a supposed neighbor.
Always keep your doors and windows locked day and night.
Never leave your garage door open.
Don’t forget to keep the pass door between the garage and your house locked.
Don’t have your valuables visible through windows.
Keep ladders locked in the garage. Burglars can use them for access to otherwise inaccessible second story windows.
Don’t forget when going on vacation to hold or to have someone pick up your mail/newspapers.
Don’t hide a key outside for visiting friends and relatives.
Don’t advertise new gifts or purchases. Break up the cartons before leaving them at the curb.
Call the police immediately when you see suspicious persons or activities

Source: www.charmeck.org/Departments/CMPD/Prevent+Crime/Home.htm

Written by Ed Nailor