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2011 Crime Tips - PDF 462 Kb
“Summer is just about here and it’s time to make sure it will be a safe and happy season. This week’s tips come from Edmonton’s Police Service and specifically deal with questions to ask yourself on how to be safer in your home. Ask and see for yourself if your home needs a Crime Prevention Tune-up?”
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“This week I would like highlight the great job the Crime Stoppers organization does in the North Okanagan/Shuswap region. Crime Stoppers is a very unique program that involves not just the offering of an anonymous Tips Line and Rewards for information solving crimes, but helps empower and organize the community to fight back against crime.”
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“Recently I sent out a crime tip that had a garage door element regarding home security. This week I’d like to expand upon that. A BC Security expert, Frank Fourchalk, has recently commented on garage doors as a weak point in our home security plan. With that I’d like to quote him on some of the problems to be aware of and possible solutions.”
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“It feels like spring has arrived and yard work is at the top of your mind. With spring you will start to see an increase in undesirable foot traffic in your neighbourhoods. Make sure your valuables are locked up safely and if you are in the back yard your front door and garage door are closed and locked. Don’t leave your purse next to the door or on a kitchen counter. It takes less than a minute for someone to enter and steal something valuable from an open garage or unlocked entrance door! Be a good neighbour and pay attention to suspicious people or vehicles in your neighbourhood”
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Desire, ability and opportunity are the three basic elements in a crime.
Thefts from motor vehicles are crimes of opportunity. When the opportunity is provided, a person with criminal intent will commit the crime. An individual’s desire and ability to commit crimes are two areas that cannot be control. Opportunity on the other hand can be.
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The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre has been receiving reports from Canadians who say their computers are being frozen or they have been “locked out” of their computers after receiving pop-up messages warning them their computer has been associated with child pornography.
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“This week it’s all about crime prevention. We have had a fair number of house break-ins lately in Vernon and for the most part they are avoidable if we practice Crime Prevention!”
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“It’s a New Year ... now do your part to make the holidays a safe and happy time for everybody — except criminals.”
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“Today the world was supposed to end! It is also the shortest daylight day of the year. We, thankfully, are still here and this brings me to the important crime prevention message I want to relay. Yes... having an accident and getting hurt during these winter months would be a crime.
Wendy Bumgardner, noted Walking Guide, has helped me to presented some VERY important tips to prevent you from becoming a statistic”:
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“Internet crime happens. Here are a few tips I would like to pass along that may help you avoid becoming a victim of internet crime”:
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“A couple of good ideas have come to light that may save you a lot of grief in the future.”
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“This is the most recent example of the many emails I get that are out and out SCAMS. Please take a moment to read it and remember that any email asking for your personal information should just be discarded.”
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“It seems like I’m saying the same thing over and over again but it is so important to remember that just the wrong click of our mouse could cause a lot of pain and suffering. If you get an email like the one below please disregard it and any other email that asks for your username or password. “
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“Looks Like a Neighbour; Smells Like a Skunk?
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“There are a couple of new scams floating about in Vernon. I have copied them below. Please do not click on the link or EVER type a password asked for in an email. Please beware!”
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“We have been made well aware of the scam going on right now in the Okanagan Valley regarding the false “United Way” canvassers. This brings up the whole concept of being free from door-to-door solicitation. We need to feel safe in our own homes.”
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“Thefts from Auto numbers in Vernon are still climbing. These are crimes of opportunity and mostly due to residents leaving their vehicles unlocked with change or items that can be easily resold, in plain view”.
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“I have been asked many times how does one know when to call the police and when not to call the police and what deciding factor(s) would prompt me to make the 9-1-1 phone call. Okay, I think I can help everyone who asks themselves this question.”
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“This week I’d like to bring to your attention things to do that we keep putting off in protecting our identity and keeping our information private and safe. These tips are brought to you from the BC Crime Prevention Association.”
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“This week I’d like to re-introduce you to the City of Vernon Bylaws Division and how the Bylaws Officers interact with the community. Bylaws are a valuable asset to respond to a variety of different situations. I’d like to outline what they do and how they can help your Block Watch.”
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“With all the thefts from vehicles and the fact that these crimes are not getting reported I would like to refresh your memory on what to do when confronted with the decision of “to call or not to call” the Police.”
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“The Weatherman is predicting a high of 35 degrees or above this weekend. With a heat wave like this, you need to find ways to stay safe and keep cool.”
Drink Cool (not icy cold) Fluids
- Active people should drink 2-4 glasses (up to litre) of cool, non-alcoholic fluids every hour. Drinking water is best.
- Do not take salt tablets without a physician’s advice.
- Avoid beverages that contain alcohol or caffeine, because they can add to dehydration and increase the effects of heat illnesses.
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“WHAT A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU (Author Unknown)You just might learn something that will save you the hassle of having your home burglarized”.
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Theft is a crime of opportunity. During the summer months would-be thieves are on the look-out for items which can be easily taken in moments. Unlocked doors, open windows, and open garage doors all provide a temptation to steal valuables - bikes, packages, cell phones, purses - left in plain view. Blooming trees and overgrown shrubs can provide would-be burglars with places to hide.”
Here are a few tips to make your summer a safe one:
- Install lighting, such as motion lights or dusk to dawn detector lights, on your home’s exterior.
- Trim shrubbery around your home to eliminate hiding places.
- Your address should be clearly visible from the street for emergency and identification purposes.
- Close and lock your garage door when you are not nearby. Place valuables stored in the garage in a locking device not visible from the street when the garage door is open.
- Do not leave bikes unattended. Lock your bikes, even if you are going to be away for only a few moments.
- If you sleep on the second floor of your home, keep all first floor doors and windows closed and locked.
- Be aware of your surroundings and those around you when you walk, jog, or bike.
- Stop all deliveries of mail and newspapers when on vacation.
- Don’t discuss your vacation plans - at the grocery store, gym, etc. - as you never know who might be listening.
- Use timers to light your home inside and outside.
- Ask a trusted neighbor to pick up flyers or other publications that might be left while you are away.
Don’t make it easy for a burglar to make you a victim!!
“Thefts from Auto numbers in Vernon are climbing. Mostly due to residents leaving their vehicles unlocked with change or items that can be easily resold in plain view. There are a few simple rules you can follow that will help prevent you from becoming one of these statistics”:
- Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a business or store.
- Always roll up the windows and lock your car even in hot weather.
- Never leave your keys in the ignition, not even in a locked garage. Beware of Hide-a- key boxes and do not leave keys in the visor.
- Leave nothing in plain sight, including I-Pods, cell phones, GPS systems, purses and laptop computers.
- Personal identification documents, credit cards should not be in your car.
- Park cars in well lit areas.
- Invest in alarm systems and anti-theft vehicle devices like “the Club”.
- Keep a copy of your license plate, vehicle identification numbers and registration.
- If your vehicle is stolen, report it immediately.
“This time of year we all like to let the fresh air into our homes. And as the warm summer months approach we need to remember some summer safety tips to avoid those pesky summer pests: burglars.”
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“This week I am happy to announce the arrival of summer...and with it come summer crimes of opportunity! These are a few ideas to remember should get away on that much needed vacation.”
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