Prevention Tips
- Be aware of what is going on around you and report any suspicious activity to the police as soon as possible.
- When leaving you home make sure all doors and window and closed and locked (it is a good idea to keep your doors and window locked while at home also).
- If you have an alarm system make sure you set it when leaving your home or car.
- While driving keep the doors on your car locked.
- While away from home park and walk in well-lighted areas, do not park or walk in dark isolated areas.
- When you get out of your car always take your keys, always lock your car, and try not to leave items lying in plain sight in your car.
- Never leave young children alone in the car or at home.
- Do not have your social security number as your driver’s license number.
- Do not throw bank statements or other items with personal information on them out without shredding them first.
- Closely monitor children’s activity on the Internet; they easily become victims of various predators.
- ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT, NEVER DRIVE OVER THE SPEED LIMIT, AND BE AWARE OF THE OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.