Not only is this month a great time to focus on crime prevention, but it also is a time to focus on Halloween safety for the little ones (trick or treating) and the big ones (going downtown to festivities and parties). While law enforcement will do their best to keep our society safe, it is important that citizens work together to keep their community safe as well. Some great ways to do this is by getting to know your neighbors, coworkers and community members. Working with them, you can help come up with ideas so that you know you are helping each other stay safe and protected.
For those little ones trick or treating, here are some
tips:
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Make sure to wear bright, reflective clothing
so that cars can see you.
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Carry a flashlight with you and make sure the
batteries work.
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Only go trick or treating in well lit areas
and have an adult or trusted older child with the younger children at all
times.
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Make sure to look both ways before crossing
streets.
For those big ones going out to parties and festivals,
here are some tips:
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Watch for pedestrians on roads when a lot of
people are out.
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Don’t drink and drive.
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Keep your purse or personal items close to
you.
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Walk with your head up and eyes and ears
alert to prevent predators from thinking you are an easy target.
·
Walk in groups and don’t go down streets that
are not well lit.
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If you find yourself in an emergency,
remember to dial 9-1-1 for help. Do not text to 9-1-1 as only some areas of the
U.S. have this capability currently.
For more information on how to stay safe during crime
prevention month, please visit http://www.ncpc.org/about/news/october-marks-crime-prevention-month.
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