DO -Be a ''Nosy Neighbor'': be aware of what's happening in your neighborhood; know when your neighbors are away and what type of vehicle they drive. Be Aware of Changes: know when new residents move onto your block; get to know them; introduce them to the Neighborhood Watch. -Report Suspicious Activity: call your local law enforcement agency when you see strangers acting oddly in your area. Report all solicitors, strange vehicles; anything that makes your look twice. -Make a Written Report: tell the responding Deputy you want to make a written report about the incident. Remember your information may be just what we need to solve another crime. -Report All Crimes In Progress and Those That Have Occurred: if crimes go unreported, it will continue to occur in your area -Start a Neighborhood Watch if you don't already have one. For information on starting this program, call the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit at 407.665.6977. Neighborhood Watch can make a difference,
DON'T -Call Your District Office to Report Crimes or Suspicious Activity: the District Office is for information ONLY. It is not manned 24 hours a day and they do not dispatch. -Put Yourself At Risk: call and report the problem; give us the information; do not try to apprehend or confront a suspect; let the trained Deputy do it. -Ignore The Problem: unreported problems grow into bigger problems, making them more difficult to solve. Let's work together. -Let Crime ''Knock Your Block Off'': become involved with the safety and security of your neighborhood; this is your home, your community.. BE SAFE! ****** Is your vehicle a crime waiting to happen? -Vehicle burglaries have become a serious problem in Seminole County. -Thieves are taking anything they can get their hands on! -Is your vehicle a target? Have you taken the necessary precautions to avoid becoming a victim? -The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is asking your help to reduce the rate of vehicle burglaries. Practice these tips: -Always lock your parked vehicle -Install a locking device like ''the club'' -Remove valuables: keys, wallet, cellular phone, etc. -If the item can not be removed.cover it. -In parking lots, be aware of people wandering through the lot, looking into parked vehicles; and -Report all thefts and suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency Working together we can stop these crimes
DON'T -Call Your District Office to Report Crimes or Suspicious Activity: the District Office is for information ONLY. It is not manned 24 hours a day and they do not dispatch. -Put Yourself At Risk: call and report the problem; give us the information; do not try to apprehend or confront a suspect; let the trained Deputy do it. -Ignore The Problem: unreported problems grow into bigger problems, making them more difficult to solve. Let's work together. -Let Crime ''Knock Your Block Off'': become involved with the safety and security of your neighborhood; this is your home, your community.. BE SAFE! ****** Is your vehicle a crime waiting to happen? -Vehicle burglaries have become a serious problem in Seminole County. -Thieves are taking anything they can get their hands on! -Is your vehicle a target? Have you taken the necessary precautions to avoid becoming a victim? -The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is asking your help to reduce the rate of vehicle burglaries. Practice these tips: -Always lock your parked vehicle -Install a locking device like ''the club'' -Remove valuables: keys, wallet, cellular phone, etc. -If the item can not be removed.cover it. -In parking lots, be aware of people wandering through the lot, looking into parked vehicles; and -Report all thefts and suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency Working together we can stop these crimes
