Are you unknowingly inviting a thief ?
District One - Crime Prevention as well as Patrol Zone Units driving through many communities in your area would like to share with you a common troubling observation…
Too many open garage doors ! You may think that this is not a crime prevention problem, but it truly is. Most “casual burglars” operate and depend on open opportunities, and that is exactly what you are doing when you leave your garage door open.
Not only are you advertising the material possessions you have in your garage, you could potentially give access into your entire home. Please keep in mind the following tips below.
Only keep your garage door open, when you are in it.
Keep a written record of all model numbers and serial numbers of your possessions.
Keep vehicle doors and windows locked & valuables out of sight.
If you would like additional information or crime prevention tips please call District One - Crime Prevention Unit – 354-6692.
Important Phone Numbers
Police and Fire Emergency 9-1-1
Police Non-Emergency Dispatch 231-6130
Delayed Crime Reporting 354-6630/6605/6607/6708 Report crimes by phone that have happened that do not require the immediate presence of an officer, such as stolen goods when the criminal is not present. Please leave a voice message if the officers are with another crime victim and they will return your call.
Truancy Center 975-2018 / 975-2019 Report juveniles in your neighborhood during school hours.
Code Enforcement 274-5545 Report code violations such as overgrown lots and abandoned property.
Solid Waste 348-1112 Report illegal dumping.
Animal Control 744-5660 Report an animal not cared for properly or running loose, which could be a community safety issue.
Transportation 622-1940 Report graffiti on stop signs, or other sign problems.
TECO 223-0800 Report non-working lights. They need the address and the 10-digit number on the light pole.
Everyone in our neighborhood has an important role in keeping our community safe and clean. When neighbors work together for a common goal, everyone wins!
Tampa Police Department Neighborhood Watch Program:
http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Police/programs_and_services/Neighborhood_Watch/
