Personal Safety

1.   Be Alert When Out and About:

•  Go with friends or family, not alone.
•  Be aware of your surroundings and strangers in the area.
•  Carry your purse close to your body, not dangling by the
   straps. Put wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket.
•  Use caution when using an ATM machine, do not allow
   persons to watch your transaction over your shoulder.
•  Whether you're a passenger or driver, keep car doors
   locked. Be particularly alert in parking lots or garages.
   Park near entrance or in well-lighted area. Carry your
   keys as you approach your vehicle.
•  If someone or something makes you uneasy, trust your
   instincts and leave. Ask a store employee to accompany
   you to your vehicle if you become concerned.

II.   Telephone calls:

•  Report repeated hang up or annoying telephone calls.
•  Do not provide information to unknown callers.
•  Do not include names on answering machine greetings.
   Con artists can use this information to gain your trust.
•  Do not provide personal information over the telephone
   to callers.

II.   Visitors

•  Be cautious of unexpected visitors. Use a peep hole to
   see the person and verify their identity.
•  Even if in uniform, ask to see identification. If suspicious
   verify their identity by calling their office. Legitimate
   persons will understand.. Look up the number yourself.
•  Be cautious of solicitors going door to door. This can be
   a method to check a neighborhood for later burglaries.
   Solicitors are required to obtain a temporary permit to
   solicit which allows the City to check the company's
   authenticity. They should be wearing this ID.