Vehicle Theft Prevention
- Park in well-lit areas
- Don’t leave the area while your vehicle is running
- Don’t leave keys in your vehicle
- Hide your valuables
- Lock vehicle doors and windows every time you walk away
Motorist Safety
- Buckle up
- Never drive impaired
- Always look inside your vehicle before entering
- Drive defensively, not aggressively
- Never leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle
- Use a booster seat for infants and toddlers
- Pull over if drowsy
Public Transportation Safety
- Plan your trip ahead of time
- Have exact change for the fare
- Always be aware of your surroundings. STAY ALERT
- Let a friend or family member know your route ahead of time
- Never display valuables or leave them unattended
- Avoid dark and deserted areas while waiting for transportation or exiting a vehicle
Uber and Lyft Safety
- Check your ride’s information (car make and model, driver’s name, etc) before entering
- Have the driver confirm your name
- Always wear your seatbelt
- Share trip details with friends and family members
- If you ever feel unsafe or in immediate danger, call 911 right away
Pedestrian Safety
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Use sidewalks whenever possible
- Stop, look, and listen before crossing the street
- Cross at crosswalks
- Children under 10 should cross streets with an adult
- Wear bright and reflective clothing
- avoid walking/running while impaired
- Walk/run with a partner or with a group
- Avoid traveling when it’s dark outside
Bicycle Safety
- Watch for parked cars
- Go with the flow of traffic
- Children 10 and younger should be accompanied by an adult
- Stay alert and observe surrounding traffic
- Obey all traffic laws
- Wear a bicycle helmet
- Check your equipment before traveling
- Use bicycle lane and/or shoulder if available
Protect Your Home
- Make your house look occupied (Keep lights or TV on when you are away)
- Get an alarm system
- Lock doors and windows when leaving the home or going to bed
- Install exterior lighting to eliminate hiding areas
- Don’t leave/hide spare keys outside
Internet Safety
- Beware of what you share online
- Password protect all devices and online accounts
- Use long and unique passwords
- If possible, enable multi-factor authentication when logging into accounts
- Talk to your children about cyberbullying and the importance of not sharing personal information online
Scam and Fraud Prevention
- Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts, and phone calls
- Don’t believe the promises of easy money. If it sounds too good to be true, it is!
- Check credit reports regularly
- Protect your personal information at all times
- Forward suspicious phishing emails to [email protected] and texts to SPAM (7726)
- If you think a scammer has your information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, go to IdentityTheft.gov
