PROTECT YOURSELF
- When shopping, be aware of your surroundings and park in a well-lit area.
- Never carry large amounts of cash with you.
- Conduct ATM transactions in safe locations during the daytime.
- Avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle.
- Avoid leaving shopping bags, even if they are empty, in your vehicle.
- Incorporate the 9PM Routine into your schedule as a nightly reminder to check your vehicle for any valuables while ensuring the doors to your vehicle are safely locked.
- Remember BSO’s district offices can serve as safe havens for online buyers and sellers to meet. Contact your local BSO district office for assistance. A list of district offices can be found on www.sheriff.org/LE.
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
- Only shop online with trusted companies.
- Pay for online purchases with a credit card instead of a debit card.
- Do not click on unknown links that come through via email or text message.
PROTECT YOUR HOME
- Lock your doors.
- Use timers to operate lights at night.
- Consider installing a home security system.
- While you’re away, ask someone to retrieve your packages if you are expecting a home delivery and have someone you trust check on your home.
- If you are going out of town, consider signing up for BSO’s free Vacation Home Watch Program. Deputies, a community service aide or volunteers will check on your residence for signs of a break-in or suspicious activity. To participate, call or stop by your local BSO district office.
Let’s all do our part to ensure we have a safe and merry holiday season. Happy holidays from our BSO family to yours!
Service Equals Reward
Sheriff Gregory Tony