Safety Tips

Always look inside before entering your car.
Lock all doors immediately after you have entered your car.
Never pick up hitchhikers.
If a stranger approaches you while you are in the car, keep the windows up, doors locked, and your engine running.
Honk your horn and flash your lights if you need to attract attention.
Park in well lit areas at night.
Always lock your car when leaving it.
Consider installing an auto burglar alarm system.
Don't leave anything valuable in your car if at all possible.

While At Home

Use a door viewer before opening your door and always demand identification from strangers.
Always lock your home before leaving and never hide your house keys outdoors
Use interior and exterior lighting at all times
Have keys ready and in your hand for immediate use when you return home.
Develop a rapport with your neighbors. . . nothing is better than a cautious neighbor for burglary protection.
Dogs are excellent deterrent, burglars generally avoid a house with a dog
Don't advertise Garage Sales as a moving sale. This implies that the house may be vacant for extended periods of time

Plan your route ahead of time and never walk alone at night. . . walk with a friend or a dog
Use well lit streets, not dark alleys or bushy areas
Carry signaling devices like shriek alarms or a whistle.
BE ALERT! Look behind you occasionally.
Never ask for or accept a ride from a stranger.
Don't carry large sums of money or wear valuable jewelry while walking.
Don't resist an armed robber, hand over whatever is demanded quickly and quietly. Your life and safety are worth more than personal property.