This program encourages residents to be proactive by locking their vehicles and hiding valuables in order to safeguard their property.
Lock it.
- Lock your vehicle – thefts from vehicles are preventable!
- Avoid parking your vehicle outside if possible. If you must park outside, park in a well lighted area.
- Remember to lock your car every time.
- Do not leave the windows or sunroof open, even if parking at home.
- Consider installing an alarm system or anti-theft device in your car and use it.
- Take your keys with you.
Hide it.
- Avoid leaving valuables such as purses, laptops, iPods, money, briefcases, backpacks, etc., in plain view.
- Remove or hide all valuables from your vehicle, including the garage door opener and personal identification information.
- Store items in your trunk if necessary.
Keep it.
Be on alert for suspicious activity, including:
- Adults or Juveniles walking casually through the neighborhood looking into windows, backyards, vehicles, etc.
- A vehicle driving slowly through your neighborhood with or without lights on
- Something wakes you in the night
- Someone you don’t know rings your doorbell late at night
- An unknown car parked for a prolonged amount of time near your home containing one or more people
- If something is suspicious to you, call the police!
