Help the Mount Airy Police Department by Preventing Crimes before they happen!
Summer is the perfect time for a family break, but criminals don’t take a summer break. You can avoid becoming a victim of lurking predators by staying alert and following a few basic prevention measures.
Vacation Tips
- Lock your room and remember not to give out your room number or invite strangers into your hotel room.
- Be friendly but be vigilant. Watch for and report any suspicious behavior.
- Plan your route – stay within well-traveled routes and walk in groups. There’s safety in numbers.
- Keep your belongings secure – Purses should be securely closed, backpacks zipped, and wallets are kept in your front pocket. When dining in restaurants do not hang your purse or backpack on the back of your chair.
Home Safety Tips
- Be aware of what’s happening in the neighborhood: Download the McGruff Mobile to stay up to date regarding home and vehicle burglaries near your home. Receive and share information on the virtual neighborhood watch about suspicious activity in your neighborhood and receive alerts when you are away.
- Lock your doors, including the garage door. Unlocked doors are open invitations to intruders.
- Ask a trusted family member, friend, or neighbor to keep a watchful eye on your home or have your mail held at the local post office until your return.
- Put lights on timers to give the impression that someone is home.
- Don’t post on social media that you are leaving town and wait to post photos after you return from your trip.