LOCK YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS!!!!

This ChvChick attended the Cheverly Police meeting last night and here is what they say on what we can do to reduce B&E in Cheverly:


LOCK YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS!!!!All of the B&E that recently happened were because of the unlocked doors and windows!

Prevention:

1. Lock doors and windows
2. Call for home security surveys
3. Call police for house checks when out of town
4. Improve lighting, especially in the back of your house
5. Don't leave cash in plain sight
6. Keep purses and wallets upstairs
7. Keep your keys hidden
8. BE A NOSEY neighbor
9. Leave the toys near front door,most likely they will avoid house with kids, because someone is always around

Deterrence:

1. Report curfew and truancy violations (Curfew 10pm to 5am weekdays, 12am-5am weekends)
2. Leave radio or TV on when gone
3. Use timers on various lights
4. Join Cheverly Watch (more radios are available, call if interested)
5. Commit to Ride-Alongs (this ChvChick is going on one on Friday)
6. Carry a whistle when walking a dog (if needed, available in the Chief's office)
7. Keep vehicle trouble button at bedside
8. Keep glass items near window entry points - Arrest in the greatest deterrence
9. Know what a suspicious person is(teen out of school at school time, after 10pm weekdays or 12am weekends, door to door salesman etc, anybody carrying electronic equipment, trespassers, someone walking in the alleyways and backyards
10. Some of the recent B&E didn't produce fingerprints, so look for the people wearing inappropriate clothing (bulky jackets or gloves on a warm day, overloaded backpack at night etc)

Investigation (what to do when criminal has left the scene):

1. Don't touch anything until the scene can be fingerprinted
2. Look around for several days if you have been a victim
3. RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS on laptops, cameras, game systems etc (one laptop was returned to the owner because they recorded the serial numbers.Pawn shops can not sell anything for 30 days and have to enter serial numbers in the system)
4. Don't be shy about telling police about the potential suspect.
5. Pay attention to your kids, what they are saying and who they hand out with.

AND DO NOT FORGET, ladies: Close your blinds and curtains in the evening. People can see you from the outside!:)

There is about ten more spaces left for Ladies Self defense class that will be held in January. Learn how to protect yourself!

Have a great day - stay dry and safe!

Your "Wired" Chvchick