The below are crime prevention and safety tips to help residents, businesses, and visitors identify and prevent unlawful acts such as fraud, identity theft, auto theft, telephone scams, and other types of crime.
Auto Theft Prevention
Don’t Leave the Keys in the Ignition
Vehicles left unattended with keys in the ignition are easily targeted by car thieves. This dangerous practice allows for an easy theft or a joy ride by an inexperienced driver. This commonly occurs around the neighborhood store, deli, coffee shop, etc. Remain alert. Don’t create an opportunity. Don’t become a victim!
When leaving your vehicle always:
Crime Prevention Materials (Courtesy of the NYPD)
ATMs Be Prepared Child Safety Domestic Violence Identity Theft Personal Safety
Scams/Fraud Vehicles/Driving Weather-Related/Seasons
Auto Theft Prevention
Don’t Leave the Keys in the Ignition
Vehicles left unattended with keys in the ignition are easily targeted by car thieves. This dangerous practice allows for an easy theft or a joy ride by an inexperienced driver. This commonly occurs around the neighborhood store, deli, coffee shop, etc. Remain alert. Don’t create an opportunity. Don’t become a victim!
When leaving your vehicle always:
- Close your windows
- Turn off the ignition and REMOVE THE KEYS
- Lock your doors!
Crime Prevention Materials (Courtesy of the NYPD)
ATMs Be Prepared Child Safety Domestic Violence Identity Theft Personal Safety
Scams/Fraud Vehicles/Driving Weather-Related/Seasons