Austin PD Offers Holiday Safety Tips
The Austin Police Department offers safety tips for this holiday season.
Holiday Crime Safety Tips
H – Hide your things
L – Lock your car
T – Take your keys
Vehicles:
- Never leave the keys inside the vehicle or unattended while running
- Assure windows are rolled all the way up
- Lock your vehicle even if you are only going to be away from it a short time
- Set your vehicle alarm whenever you exit/lock your vehicle
- Do not leave valuables (i.e. purses, wallets, phones, presents, etc.) visible inside your vehicle even if it is locked; take valuables with you or lock in trunk
- If you observe anyone acting suspiciously near vehicles or in your neighborhood, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1
Residence:
- Lock doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail
- Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer
- Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied
- Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home
- If you are expecting packages leave a note asking the carrier (UPS, Federal Express, USPS, etc.) to not leave packages if you will not be home; notify them to leave you a notice and you will pick up the packages from their facility
