The Buckeye Police Department will be conducting intensive patrols of the shopping corridor to help keep you and your family safe. You will see an increase in patrols in the parking lots as well as traffic enforcement. We would like to provide the following tips for this busy shopping season, Tips to remember while shopping during the holidays •Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member. •Dress casually and comfortably, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. •Do not carry a purse, if possible. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals and bus stops. •Only carry your drivers license or identification along with necessary cash, checks or a credit card you expect to use. •Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. •Keep cash in your front pocket. •Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible. •Stay alert to your surroundings. Look alert. Read texts and email later. •Use Bluetooth headsets. In parking lots •Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. •Report suspicious people loitering in parking lots and around entrances. •Remember where you parked your car. Being unable to locate your car can cause you undue confusion and stress that may present you as a better target to a criminal. •Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. •Check in and around the car before getting in. •Be prepared to use emergency button on your key fob. •Do not leave packages or purchased merchandise visible in your car windows. Lock them in the trunk, or if possible, take them directly home. Dont leave phones, purses, CD cases or any other item of value in your parked car where they can be seen. Always conceal these items. •After dark, park in well-lit areas. •Plan ahead. If your shopping is going to continue until after dark, park in an area that will be well lit. •If you enter a mall through a store, know when that store closes and exit before it locks up to prevent a long, exposed walk to get back to your vehicle. In stores •Remain vigilant •Dont leave purses unattended in shopping carts or wear them slung to the back. Dont leave children unattended, either •Do not buy more than you can carry. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car. •It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to respond to potential threats and avoid mishaps. With children •If you are shopping with children, make a plan in case you are separated from each other. Select a central meeting place. •Teach them how to recognize mall and store personnel, security employees, and police officers if they need help. •Notify store employees immediately of a missing child. Most stores have a procedure in place to secure exits and search for the missing child.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:37:44 +0000
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