Safety & Security Tips

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We live in an area that has little crime.  However, crimes still does occur.  NEW !!! Visit the CAPS web site at www.chicagopolice.org  The site is a good resource and will give you the latest crime stats for the 19th District.  You can also register to obtain community bulletins.  If you can’t make a CAPS meeting…visit this site and keep updated on what is happening in our neighborhood.

Here are  safety tips to review and share with your neighbors to help make our community even a safer place to live. 
SafeandSoundTips[1].pdf   Burlary-Prevention-Flyer.pdf   Home security check list.pdf  Protect your property flyer.pdf    Robbery-Prevention-Flyer.pdf   Street-Safety.pdf

Keep your front porch lights on for safety every evening! 

Are you going on vacation?  Keep these safety tips in mind. 
Use an automatic timer to turn on lights and radio at different times of the day.
Have a trusted neighbor pick up your mail and newspaper.
Have a neighbor use your garbage cans occasionally.
Keep your entry ways well lighted

Porches, Decks and Balconies
Avoid overcrowding.
Limit heavy items such as BBQs & Planters
Make sure you deck is propertly attached to the building
Watch out for rotted wood, missing handrails and posts.

PERSONAL SAFETY
Be Alert for stranger or suspicious vechicles
Travel with a companion or in a group
If traveling alone, use a cell phone buddy until you are safely home
ALWAYS ALWAYS call 911 if you are suspicious about any activity in your area.

Crime Prevention Tips, provided by Officer Olszanski, of the Chicago Police Department

FAMILY SAFETY
This link connects you to Family Watchdog, a web site service that allows you to view registered offenders and preditors in our neighborhood area.  Knowing who these people are provides you with the best defense…awareness.  Follow this link to http://www12.familywatchdog.us.  Another good site is the National Crime Prevention Council: http://www.ncpc.org/

 

AUTO THEFT PREVENTION
Minimize the opportunity of having your vechicle broken in to. “A thief will break  a $100 car window just to steal your $10 sunglasses”, (source: Chicago Police Department) . The CPD recommends the following:

  • Always lock you vechicle and take your keys.
  • NEVER leave a spare set of keys in the vehicle. Thieves know all the hiding places.
  • Always park in a wel lighted area.
  • When parking, make sure the windows are tightly closed.
  • Keep all valuables out of sight…packages, phones, spare change, brieft cases, clothing.
     

HOME & BUILDING SAFETY & SECURITY
Almost 50% of home burglars enter through an unlocked door or window.  Good locks and lighting are your best defensive against crime. (source Chicago Police Department)

  • Make sure all doors to the outside have good locks…deadbolt with a minimum 1- 1/2 inch bolt. Put locks on screens, storm, garage, cellar, pation doors including any doors leading to the outside…including 2nd floor decks.
  • Lock up everytime you go out…even if its a few minutes
  • Make sure ALL porches and entrances have a light of 40-watt bulb.Trim overgrown bushes, tree limbs or landscaping. This will prevent cover for would be theives.
  • Never hide keys outside under a bush or flowerpot…leave a key with a neighbor instead.
  • If you recently purchased new electronics wait until the garbage pick up to put out your boxes
  • Put your address number on your garage, so the police can easily find your property from the alley.