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Here
are numerous links and information to help you protect yourself from
crime, if you would like information about Crime Stoppers or Crime
Prevention please contact Tom Hargrave 817-556-6058 ext 255.
Personal Safety
Tips
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The old saying, safety in numbers
has never been truer. Statistics show that walking with two
people reduces your chances of being a victim by 90%, one person
reduces your chances by 70% |
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While walking, walk assertively, in
familiar locations. Regularly change your route and walking
times. Walk only in well-lit areas |
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While shopping, only take what you
can afford to lose. Keep unnecessary cash, credit cards at home. |
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Guard your checks as if they were
cash. Your checkbook is a valuable item to a criminal. It not
only contains your personal information, but also can be used to
obtain cash while ruining your good name and credit. |
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Don't allow your purse to hang by
the strap. Wear the strap across your body or hold the purse
close to your body like a football. |
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Avoid giving out personal
information about yourself, your money, or credit cards over the
phone. |
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Avoid using outside ATM's at night.
If it is necessary to use an ATM at night, use an ATM located
inside a busy and will-lit convenience store or supermarket. |
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Be aware of your surroundings. If
you are being followed, don't return home. Go to a occupied
business where you can call for assistance or to a police
substation. |
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If you carry weapons, make sure
your weapon is legal. Practice with your weapon. Know the effects
and be prepared to use it. Pepper spray is the most effective and
legal way to repel an attacker. |
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Above all, trust
your instincts about dangerous situations. If your instincts are
telling you that you could be putting yourself in a vulnerable
situation, you're most likely right! |
Residential
Safety
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Burglars look for homes that give the appearance that the
homeowner is away for a extended period of time, such as a
vacation. The following tips are designed to help reduce the
chances of your residence being burglarized while you are away
from your home.
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Discontinue any
deliveries to the home by phone or in person ahead of time.
Avoid leaving notes.
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Either discontinue
mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor or friend pick
them up daily.
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Inform neighbors
of your absence so they can be extra alert for suspicious
persons. Leave a key with them so the house can be inspected.
Tell them where you will be so you can be contacted in the event
of an emergency while you are away.
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If you have a
motor vehicle that is not garaged, arrange for it to be moved
from time to time while you are away.
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Arrange for
someone to mow your lawn, rake leaves and maintain the yard to
give the home a lived in look.
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Leave your blinds,
shades and curtains in a normal position. Don't close them
unless it is normally what you do when you are at home.
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Have a neighbor
place your garbage cans at the curb on your normal pickup day(s)
and return them after the garbage pickup is made.
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Plug in timers to
turn lights, radio and television on and off at appropriate
times.
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Vehicle Safety Tips
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Never leave a
vehicle unattended while it is running, or with the keys in the
ignition. |
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If you travel as
part of your job, or are required to be out late at night, carry
a cell phone so you can call for help. |
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Do not leave
valuables, such a purses, CD's, sports equipment, and brief
cases, in plain view inside of your vehicle. Place those items
under a seat or in the trunk, or take them inside. |
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Don't leave your
garage door opener inside of your vehicle if it is parked outside
of your house at night. |
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Keep your vehicle
in good working order. |
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If possible, keep
windows up and doors locked while driving |
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