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Prevention Services: Safety & Prevention
Crime Prevention
The following are some tips for prevention of the most common crimes. Please note the section pertaining to the prevention of computer theft and other computer related crimes.

For more crime prevention information, please contact Sgt Ed St Pierrre.

YOUR SAFETY:

AT WORK:
Create a safety plan with your colleagues
Be aware of your environment - you are the best judge of who "belongs" in your workplace. Trust your instincts - unusual or suspicious circumstances should be reported to Police.
If you must work alone before or after normal business hours, lock your work area
Re-secure propped doors. Report repeated offenses to Police.
Report defective lighting to Service Operations at DPW. Before/after hours, consider using the stairs rather than the elevator
WHEN YOU PARK:
Park in an area that will be well lit when you return
Lock your car. Lock valuables in the trunk or hide then from view
Don't get in your car until you have checked the inside, especially the back seat
Before driving, lock your doors and put on your seatbelt
WHEN YOU ARE WALKING:
Body language counts! Walk with confidence. Show that you are aware and in control
Whenever possible, walk with at least one other person
Use well lit, well traveled routes. Consider using public transportation after dark
When approaching your car or your door, get your keys out in advance. Don't fumble for your keys at the door
Consider carrying a small, readily available, high-intensity flash light
If you feel that you are being followed look directly at the person, awareness is often a deterrent
If a follower persists, head toward a well lit, occupied area and call the police (9-1-1)
IF YOU ARE VICTIMIZED:
When faced with robbery, surrender your valuables, don't risk your life for your property
If you are assaulted, be realistic about your response. Only you can decide whether or not to resist!
As soon as safety permits, you are encouraged to report any crime to the police

YOUR COMPUTER:

The popularity of personal computers and computer equipment has created a major concern for computer security. Most modern computers are lightweight and compact, making it easy to move from place to place. This is as convenient for you as it is for a thief. The ease in moveability, combined with an excellent resale value, makes this equipment extremely attractive to a thief.

PREVENTING A THEFT: Your computer is an investment that you cannot afford to lose. For this reason, Pawtucket Police would like to offer these suggestions on securing your computer and computer equipment:
NEVER LEAVE APT or HOUSE UNLOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED: A thief with a target in mind only needs minutes to accomplish his task.

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT: Store this information in a safe place that is quickly accessible if the items are stolen. Operation ID from Pawtucket Police Helps.

JOIN OPERATION IDENTIFICATION: Have your computer equipment permanently marked with an identifying number that can be traced back only to you. NAP & Police loans engravers to you or an officer will assist you with the engraving. Call Sgt.Ed St Pierrefor more information.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE and activities to Police.

BUYING A LOCKING DEVICE: Secure your computer and computer equipment to a table top. There is a wide variety of computer locking devices available to consumers today to physically secure their computers and computer equipment. These devices include: electronic monitors, adhesive pads, jigsaw puzzle mazes, locking cables and bolting systems. Bookstores offers some locking devices or contact Police Services for more information.

INSTALL TRACKING SOFTWARE: Personal computer tracking software, such as LapTrak, is virtually undetectable, immovaable, and silent safeguard software that enables alarm monitoring stations to track the location and use of laptop or desktop computers 24 hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year. For more information on LapTrak, visit our partner website at http://www.secure-it.com/products/laptrak/index.htm.



NEVER:


Accept software from strangers
Input software from network bulletin boards
Share diskettes with outsiders
Use or make illegal duplicates of software
Post password, near terminal or include password in file


ALWAYS:

Disguise titles from the casual browser
Keep your password and PIN a secret; never share them with others
Log off when you leave your workstation
Lock down hardware.
Keep magnets away form workstation and diskettes

Major Martin's Tips

Please, please look out, observe and call. Everyone in the neighborhood sees and knows that we need to call police when you see something suspicious. Last week there was a break into a house on Glenwood Ave. & the suspects were seen leaving the residence by a neighbor. This person never called the police and never got a good description of the suspects or the vehicle they were using.
Major Martins said this many times before, but the best police department is the one that has the full cooperation of its citizens. When the citizens report suspicious behavior (they are in the best position to know what is suspicious since they live in the area) the police can more easily solve crimes and the criminals will look to go elsewhere if they know that the neighbors will report to the police what they see.

Some simple tips- We can stop most crimes if you help! 726-3911

Lighting really helps.
Shrubs not hiding places.
Neighbors watching when you are away.
No mail or papers showing vacationing.
A neighbors car in your driveway.
No open doors unlocked.
Mark your valuables with ID #
Pictures of the house interior
No unlicensed soliciting
Follow your gut feelings
No screened windows opened on 1st floor
No open garage doors while working
Lights inside house going automatically
Radios/noise going on automatically
No phone messages saying away
Locking car doors
No GPS attached to car windows
Dogs may help
Security alarms may help but Turn ON
Calling police if suspicious
No ladders lying around
Reporting street lights out
Watching out with neighbors
Your ideas can add to these
Share ideas at Pawtucket Nite Out

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