1023 West Center Collinsville, OK 74021
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Crime Prevention Tips
Secure Your Residence
- Have good locks on all doors and windows and use them.
- Make sure your residence looks lived in, not empty.
- Leave shades and blinds in a normal position.
- Ask a neighbor to watch your residence while your are away. Leave your vacation address and telephone number with a neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.
- Test your smoke and burglar alarms.
- Stop all deliveries, arrange for a neighbor to pick up your mail, newspaper and packages.
- Arrange for someone to mow your lawn, rake leaves and maintain the yard to give the home a lived-in look.
- Have a neighbor place garbage cans at the curb on your normal pickup day(s) and return them after the garbage pickup is made.
- Plug in timers to turn lights and a radio or television on and off at appropriate times.
- Turn the bell or ringer on your telephone down low. If a burglar is around, he won't be alerted to your absence by a ringing telephone.
- If you have call forwarding on your telephone, forward your calls to a trusted friend or relative.
- Don't announce your absence on answering machine messages; leave your normal message on the machine.
- Close and lock garage doors and windows. Ask a neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway. If you leave your car at home, park it as you normally would. Vehicles parked outside should be moved occasionally to appear that they are being used.
- Consider taking valuables to a bank safety deposit box.
While Traveling
- If you are staying in a hotel or motel, take all of your luggage and valuables to your room.
- Keep extra cash and valuables locked in the hotel safe.
- Never leave your keys or valuables unattended in your room.
- Keep a daily check of your belongings.
- If you are going out in an unfamiliar area, ask the hotel clerk if there are areas you should avoid.
- Use all locking devices in or out of your room.
- Know who is knocking at your door before opening it.
- Report any suspicious activity to hotel or motel management.
- Do not carry your airplane tickets and/or passport in open view.
- Carry as small amounts of cash as is reasonable. Use travelers checks and credit cards as an alternative. Keep records of their numbers in a safe place, in case they are lost or stolen.
- Take a picture of your suitcases and keep the picture(s) with you. The picture(s) may be helpful in identifying your luggage if it is lost by an airline.
- Males are advised to carry their wallets in an inside pocket or front trouser pocket.
- Females are advised to carry their purse under their arm. Or use a fanny pack around their waist.
- Label each piece of luggage with your name and business address.
- Be very careful with bus, train or plane tickets. They are as good as cash.
- If you are a tourist, try not to advertise the fact. Don't look lost or vulnerable. Walk with a purpose and stay alert to what's happening around you.