Holiday Crime Prevention Tips #3

Blue Armor Security, Finesilver Ranch's security contractor, provides several holiday crime prevention tips for your car, home, and family. As Christmas shopping wraps up, Detective Willie Ng, SAPD and Chief, Blue Armor Security Services, Inc., offers these tips on receiving home deliveries and child safety.

Deliveries

• Be aware that criminals may pose as delivery drivers, so take notice of the delivery vehicle to assist in establishing their credibility
  
• Ask for identification or call police if you observe suspicious behavior


• If unable to be home, make arrangements to have deliveries left with neighbors

Child Safety

• Teach children to go to a clerk in case your child is separated from you while shopping


• Never allow your child to take unaccompanied trips to the restroom


• Read and heed safety instructions before allowing a child to play with a toy


• To prevent burns or shocks, give battery operated toys over toys requiring an electric outlet

Detective Ng advises, "Always be aware of your surroundings and never be too busy to be cautious, especially during the holiday season."

Go to these links for previous crime prevention and safety tips:

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips #2

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips