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On behalf of the 86th Security Forces Squadron, I would like to provide you with some crime prevention safety tips to secure your items during the upcoming holiday season.
Around this time of the year, there is normally a spike in crime because we get a little complacent with the security of our personal items.
Even though it’s a time of the year to be jolly, it is also the season to be wary of burglars, thieves and pickpockets (during holiday traveling).
We normally look at the holidays as a time to spend with our families, travel or just relax, but burglars have a different agenda. They look at it as an opportunity to burglarize your homes and cars for cash, gifts, etc.
Here are a few tips to help secure your items so you can be sure you don’t become a victim of crime.
VEHICLE SECURITY
• Consider installing a vehicle alarm.
• Never leave your vehicle unsecured and unattended, even for a few minutes.
• Never leave valuables in your vehicle. If needed, place them in the trunk or out of sight.
• Park in a well-lit area or lock your garage if you have one.
• Keep a spare key in your wallet or purse. Never store it anywhere on or near the
vehicle.
• Keep a record of your vehicle license number, vehicle identification number, engine serial number, and serial numbers of any accessories in your wallet or purse in case your vehicle is stolen.
HOME SECURITY
• Never leave your house or apartment unsecured, even if you are leaving for a few minutes.
• If you go out for the evening, leave on a light or TV to confuse potential burglars.
• Try not to develop patterns.
• If you are planning a trip, ensure you have someone watching your place while you are traveling abroad.
• Have someone collect your newspapers, mail and advertising flyers on doors. Items like this piling up at your home alerts potential burglars that no one is at the residence.
• After the holidays, don’t pile up boxes by your house. This alerts burglars you have high dollar items in your residence. I encourage you to remove the mailing address, break the boxes down and drop them off at an approved recycling center.
Remember, it only takes a few seconds to secure your vehicle and home.
