Holiday Safety and Security

Before you leave to shop...

• Using a fanny pack or put your wallet deep into your front pockets
• Consider not carrying a purse
• Carry small amounts of cash
• Carry your keys, cash and credit cards separate from each other.
• Try to use a debit or credit card instead of cash.  Be particularly careful at ATMs.

While you shop...

• Park as close as you can - or at least in a well lit area of the lot.
• Remember where you park.  wandering around a lot attracts criminals.
• Park near a busy area and leave before the store closes to be sure you leave with others.
• Ask security for an escort
• Call a friend and talk on your cell phone if you feel like your being watched.
• Collect all your cards and IDs when you check out to prevent ID Theft.
• Avoid dropping packages in your car and returning to the store.

After you shop...

• When you return home make sure no one is watching you carry them in the house.
• Don't tell people you don't know about the items you bought

On Christmas day...

• Break down boxes so would-be criminals can't tell what you bought
• Make sure your doors are locked and alarms are set while entertaining guests.