Crime Prevention

Stay alert
Criminals look for easy targets. If you are aware of your suroundings you have a better chance avoiding becoming a victum.

Secure your home
Make sure your home has adequate outside lighting. Trim shrubs to allow maximum visibility of your home from the street. Check all locking hardware for proper function and them in good  working order. Do not sleep with windows open. Street numbers should be easily visible from the street at night. Lock all doors even while you are at home. Know who is at the door before opening it. Talk to strangers through a closed and locked door.

Report crimes to police
An accurate description of the suspect will help you the most in reporting a crime to the police

Important characteristics to look for:
• Body - shape, height, weight, build
• Face - shape, hair, distinguishing marks, eye shape & color, nose size & shape, mouth size & shape, glasses
• Hair - style, color, texture, length
• Mannerism - walk, speech, tatoos, etc.
• CLOTHING - color, style, shoes, hat, etc.

Don't Put Yourself In Danger by Obvious Mental Note Taking!

Other Important Details To watch For: What was the location and time of the crime? How it was carried out? How many people were

 involved? Were there any other witnesses? What is the description of any vehicle involved? Did you notice the criminal touch anything with his bare hands?