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Crime Prevention Tips
The following Safety Tips were compiled, in cooperation with the Davie Police Department, to contribute to the safety and security of our citizens. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors. The Davie Police Department would like to offer the following tips for crime prevention:
Protect your Home
Protect Your Home
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Lock your doors and windows, most burglars enter through unlocked entries.
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Don’t leave packages or gifts near windows or where they can be easily seen.
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Turn on all outside lights to deter burglars.
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Keep garage doors closed unless you are in the immediate area.
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Don't announce that you will be away from home on social network sites or answering machines.
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Don't leave garage door openers in your vehicle while parked outside.
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If you have an alarm system, ust it.
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Avoid having large displays of gifts visible from windows and doors.
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If you travel and are away from home, set an automatic timer for your lights and ask a trustworthy neighbor(s) to keep an eye on your home.
Protect your Vehicle
Protect Your Vehicle
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Don’t leave anything in plain sight; don’t leave recently purchased gifts in plain view.
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Never leave your purse unattended in your vehicle even while you are pumping gas.
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Park in a well-lit area at night.
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Store packages out of sight in your locked trunk. If you want to continue shopping after stashing packages, move the car to another location.
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Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car. This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.
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While attending parties, be sure not to leave valuables in your vehicle.
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Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows.
Shopping Safety Tips
Shopping
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Park as close as you can to your destination and take notice of where you parked.
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Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.
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Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
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Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
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Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
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Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible.
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Keep cash in your front pocket.
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Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside.
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Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car. This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.
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Be sure to locate your keys prior to going to your car. Be aware of your surroundings.
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Don’t overburden yourself with packages and shopping bags.
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Never leave your purse unattended in a shopping cart or on a counter.
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Don’t carry large amounts of cash.
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Keep your purse close to your body at all times.
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Store packages out of sight in your locked trunk. If you want to continue shopping after stashing packages, move the car to another location.
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Park in a well-lit area at night.
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Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit.
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Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
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Make sure small children know what to do if they become separated from you.
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Keep a record of all your credit card numbers at home in a safe location. Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately.
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Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows.
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Red Light Camera Safety Program
Town of Davie Police Department
Traffic Section
Red-light running is a serious intersection safety issue across the nation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report, there were more than 2.3 million reported intersection related crashes, resulting in more than 7,770 fatalities and approximately 733,000 injuries in 2008.
In 2009, there were 33,808 fatalities on our Nation’s roadways. Of these, 7,043 (20.8%) were either at an intersection or related to an intersection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that two-thirds of those killed were not the violator.
In 2011, there were 4489 crashes in the Town of Davie (excluding I-595). These crashes resulted in 1312 people being injured and 8 resulted in fatalities.
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The Town of Davie recently amended the false alarm ordinance. The false alarm program will be managed by Public Safety Corporation. The program will be offering online registration for the convenience of the public. The online registration service is part of an agreement approved in January with the Public Safety Corporation to handle most administrative functions of the false alarm reduction effort. The agreement furthers Chief Lynn and Chief Montopoli’s commitment to reduce the number of false alarms responded to by both police and fire enabling them to better serve our community.
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AVOID INCOME TAX FRAUD!
What is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number (SSN) or other identifying information, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
How do you know if your tax records have been affected?
Usually, an identity thief uses a legitimate taxpayer’s identity to fraudulently file a tax return and claim a refund. Generally, the identity thief will use a stolen SSN to file a forged tax return and attempt to get a fraudulent refund early in the filing season.
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