Officer Michelle Howard from the LRPD has some safety suggestions:
· Be curious
· Be observant:
· Call 911 about suspicious behavior of any kind. Do not
hesitate to call 911. If and when you call and the operator asks if this
is an emergency tell him/her that yes it is an emergency because you
feel threatened by suspicious behavior in the neighborhood and that you
feel unsafe. Do not be intimidated by the operator.
· If you feel unsafe or will be on vacation and are worried
about your safety at all call 371-4829 which is the non-emergency number
and ask for extra patrol.
· If there are suspicious people/cars in the neighborhood call
911. Be aware of details such as: height, weight, hair, neck, tattoos,
hands, shoes, and race. For vehicles be aware of: size, color, how many
doors, damage to vehicle, wheels, etc.
· Suggestions for your house:
i) Lock gates
ii) Do not leave any belongings in your car
iii) Lock your car
iv) Do not leave garage door opener within sight
v) Put alarm signs in yard and on your house even if you do not
have an alarm
vi) Put "beware of dog" signs in yard and in backyard even if
you do not have a dog
vii) Put in motion detector lights
viii) Put "no soliciting" signs on doors
ix) Cover all windows
Please contact Michelle Howard if you would like for her to come to your
house and give you a list of suggestions to help burglar-proof your
house. Her e-mail is mhill@littlerock.org mhill@littlerock.org>
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