DON'T KEEP THE POLICE IN THE DARK

Each shift of the Police Department encounters situations particular to the time of day in which they work. Officers working on the midnight shift report several areas of concern which if corrected, could potentially reduce or eliminate future problems. The following suggestions may seem obvious, but are noted on a regular basis:

1.  Leave an exterior light on all night. Lights are a deterrent to potential criminals.

2.  Make sure that your house number is displayed prominently on the front of your home.  In an emergency, every second counts.

3.  Keep garage doors closed and locked overnight. An open door is an open invitation.

4.  Lock the doors on vehicles Housed outside over night. The Police Department encounters very few forced entries into vehicles.

5.  If you plan to be away from home for a period of time, ask a neighbor to clear snow off your drive and walk. If nothing else, have them drive in and out of your driveway a few times to give the appearance of activity at your home.

These are five low cost and quick ways to improve the security of your home, and to help us help you!