Crime Prevention Tips

AT HOME


• NEVER open your door automatically; install a security door, have deadbolt locks installed on all your doors and use a peephole;
• NEVER let a stranger into your home;
• NEVER give out information over the phone indicating you are alone or that you won't be home at a certain time;
• LOCK your doors and windows (most burglaries involve unlocked doors and windows)
• REPORT any theft (no matter how small), suspicious persons and activities to police;
• ASK for proper identification from delivery people or strangers; don't be afraid to ask - if they are legitimate they won't mind;
  
• BE WARY of unsolicited offers to make repairs to your home;
• DON’T put notes on the door when going out;
• DON’T hide your keys under the mat or in other obvious places;
  
• DON'T GO INSIDE if you arrive home and suspect someone may have been inside; leave quietly and call the Police
WHEN WALKING
• WHEN OUT WALKING, particularly early morning or evening, enjoy the walk with a friend;
• KEEP your house and other keys inside your jacket or coat;
• CALL 000 and report any incidents or unusual activities as soon as possible



SHOPPING

• CARRY your handbag against you - don't hang it over your arm; never leave your handbag in a shopping trolley; never leave a handbag unattended
• DON’T carry any more cash than is necessary
• DON’T display large sums of cash.

IN YOUR CAR

• ALWAYS keep your car doors locked, whether you are in or out of your car
• NEVER pick up hitchhikers
• TAKE YOUR KEYS with you, and lock your car when getting fuel
• PLAN your route beforehand
• LOCK your bag and valuables in the boot;
• LOOK around for loiterers before you get out of your car
• PARK in well-lit areas - near shops
BANKING

• ALWAYS be vigilant when using an ATM - watch for people lurking behind or nearby
• BE WARY of con artists with get-rich schemes that probably are too good to be true
• REPORT suspicious persons to the bank
• SHIELD the screen with your body to prevent others from seeing your PIN
• REPORT any fears you may have that you have been swindled or conned to your local police and your bank
• NEVER withdraw money from your bank accounts for anyone except yourself
• REMEMBER - if you never report a crime the criminals are free to cheat others again and again - and you have less chance of getting your money or valuables back


LOST OR STOLEN CARDS - CALL YOUR LOCAL BANK AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE THEM MISSING