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WEBER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. HOME SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION SEMINAR. TIPS TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN. 1) Keep all doors and windows locked 2) If you don’t recognize the person, don’t answer the door 3) Have a cell phone available to call 911
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WEBER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOME SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION SEMINAR
TIPS TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN • 1) Keep all doors and windows locked • 2) If you don’t recognize the person, don’t answer the door • 3) Have a cell phone available to call 911 • 4) Don’t hesitate to call 911 in case of an emergency • 5) Know your address and phone number • 6) Have a safe place to hide • 7) Try to remain calm • 8) Listen to the dispatcher and answer their questions as accurately as possible • 9) Don’t come out until the police arrive
CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) Physical design to deter criminal activity
CPTED Natural Surveillance Natural Access Control Territorial Reinforcement Maintenance www.ncpc.org
NATURAL SURVEILLANCE Increase the perception that people can be seen Lighting Landscaping Surveillance
NATURAL ACCESS CONTROL Clear point of entry Fencing Landscaping Lighting
TERRITORIAL REINFORCEMENT Make Intruders Stand Out Private spaces defined Make your home a hard target Criminals don’t want the job to be hard
MAINTENANCE Broken Windows Theory Vandalism Graffiti Juvenile Crime
“WE LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER!” • Community organized program • Supported by law enforcement • Neighbors working together • Host neighborhood block parties • Establish a block captain • Put together a call tree • Install signage • Foot and vehicle patrols
Don’t TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS! Block Captain John Rambo Neighborhood Watch is about crime prevention and community awareness.
Free to the public View crime in your neighborhood Sign up for crime alerts Provide anonymous tips to law enforcement www.raidsonline.com
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