POLICE TIPS

If someone signals that something is wrong with your car, drive to the

nearest service station to check it. Do not stop and get out of your car.

Never leave an extra key under the door mat, above the door, under a

flower pot, etc. Leave one with a trusted neighbor.

Have a light on in the room where you are and have a light on in a room

where you are not. It gives the impression of more than one person being

at home.

List your name on the mailbox and in the phone book with first initial

and last name only.

Give your home a lived-in look by arranging for pick-up of papers and

mail in your absence.

Never answer questions on the phone until you are certain of the caller’s

identity.

Teach your children to answer with a simple “Hello.” Do not answer by

saying the name of the family.

Hang up on obscene, threatening or nuisance calls. Make a police report

if they continue. Do not have your phone number printed on your personal

checks. Try to provide only a business number.