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This information is provided
for the safety of our community. We ask
residents to share this information with
each other.
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Lock your doors and
windows even when you will only be gone
for a short period of time. Warm weather
presents the temptation to leave doors
or windows open. Don’t give in to the
temptation! Windows that are partially
open should have a lock to prevent
someone from fully opening the window
and climbing in.
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Do not keep your cash and
jewelry in predictable places
(nightstands, drawers). Purchasing a
safe is a better alternative.
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Move valuables (laptops,
purse) away from outside view (windows)
so you don’t risk tempting someone.
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Lock your garage at all
times. It should be secured with a good
hardened-steel hasp and padlock.
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Make your house look
occupied when you are gone. Burglars are
much less likely to consider a house
they feel is occupied.
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Use variable
timers to turn your lights and
radio/television on and off. Set your
radio to a talk radio station. This
keeps anyone casing your home
guessing.
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If you have an alarm
system, be sure to use it. Like other
safety measures, it is a deterrent.
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Be cognizant of
suspicious activity. Trust your
instincts. If someone seems suspicious
in your neighborhood, do not hesitate to
call the police.
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If you think you have
been burglarized, and someone may still
be in your home, do not investigate on
your own. Go to a neighbor’s home and
call 9-1-1. Let a police officer
ensure your safety.
Start or join a neighborhood
watch. Your neighbors are your best allies.
They may be able to see a burglar before you
ever know someone is attempting to enter
your home. And as a neighbor, you should
not try to confront the suspect. We prefer
that you call 9-1-1 and provide our
Communications Center as much information as
possible to help our officers locate the
suspect.
Call 9-1-1 if a crime
is in progress. For non-emergencies, please
call the Communications Center at (310)
458-8491.
Be sure
to contact the Community Relations office if
you wish to have a Crime Prevention
Coordinator conduct a Security Survey of
your home or business or assist you in
starting a Neighborhood Watch in your area.
To set up an appointment, call (310)
458-8474. For more information and
additional safety tips, visit the Crime
Prevention Safety Tips sections on our
website at
www.santamonicapd.org. |
