HOW TO REPORT A CRIME OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

·        Identify yourself as a Neighborhood Watch Member

·        Your Name

·        Your Address

·        Your Telephone Number

·        Stay on the line until the police have all the information

REMEMBER

·        Nature of Incident

·        Location of Occurrence

·        Description of Offender(s)

·        Nature or Injuries

·        Method of Escape (vehicle, walking, running), Direction of travel.

If a vehicle is involved, get the license plate and description, if possible

PRIORITY ONE CALLS: (MOST IMPORTANT) EMERGENCY

·        Rape in progress or just occurred

·        Robbery in progress or just occurred

·        Burglary in progress or just occurred

·        Shootings

·        Motor vehicle accidents with injuries

·        Fight or disturbance in progress with weapons

PRIORITY TWO CALLS: (IMPORTANT) NON EMERGENCY

·        Motor vehicle accident, no injuries

·        Criminal Mischief

·        Public Intoxication

·        Stalled vehicle blocking traffic

If I were a Burglar I would have selected your vehicle because..

You left packages/gifts/purse/briefcase/laptop in plain view.  Be sure items are out of sight, preferably locked in the trunk.

You left your cell phone or radar detector in plain view.

You did not lock your doors and/or left your windows down.

SAFETY TIPS:

1.  Always lock your car.

2.  Do not leave valuables in plain view.  Even a power cord may tempt a thief.

3.  Do not leave anything with sensitive information on it in your car.  Thieves can use your personal information from insurance cards, bills, or other items to commit fraud in your name.

4.  Park in well-lighted areas, as close to the building entrance as possible.