L.B.P.D. Offers Holiday Safety Tips
City of Long Beach
["Long Beach Police Department"]
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A- A A+ Long Beach Police Department Media Relations 400 W. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-5273 11/22/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # Subject: L.B.P.D. OFFERS HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS Contact: Media Relations Detail (562) 570-5273 With holiday shopping kicking off this week, the Long Beach Police Department would like to remind everyone to report suspicious activity immediately by calling 9-1-1, and to practice the following safety tips, which may prevent them from becoming a victim: While shopping: - Place all gifts and packages in the trunk or out of sight - Be aware of your surroundings at all times and walk with confidence - Park in well-lighted areas - Avoid shopping alone; there is safety in numbers - Use credit or debit cards for purchases to avoid carrying large amounts of cash - Keep car doors locked and windows closed - Carry purses or bags close to your body - Have the car key in your hand prior to getting to your vehicle - Report suspicious persons or packages to on-site security or police Suggestions in and around your home: - Keep gifts in areas that cannot be seen from doorways or windows - Install exterior motion sensor lighting - Keep bushes and shrubbery trimmed to eliminate places for thieves to hide - Postpone mail and newspaper deliveries while traveling - Do not store gifts in vehicles or unsecured areas Suggestions for business operators: - Lock unused doors (in compliance with fire codes) - Keep only necessary cash in the register - Vary the schedule and route of your bank deposits each day - Make sure the register is clearly visible to passers-by - Advertise your security alarm system with signs in visible locations - Invest in video surveillance cameras and ensure they are operational at all times and capture facial features - Develop a mutual aid system among stores on your block or close to you and keep an eye on one another For additional crime prevention information visit: www.longbeach.gov/police/how-do-i/prevent-crime/ . This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report. About Long Beach Police Department The mission of the Long Beach Police Department is to enhance public safety through partnerships, while providing a safe City for all people. For more information on the Police Department, please visit us at www.longbeach.gov/police . Follow us on social media to stay connected: Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . 