Crestmoor Park (Filing 2) Homes Association

Neighborhood Safety Tips

Personal Safety Issues

* Always be aware of your surroundings.
* Let someone know your plans, if it’s not routine.
* Be aware of identity theft when disposing of mail, including credit card offers.
* Mace or pepper spray is legal to carry.
* If someone tries to take your purse, LET IT GO.
* Keep all identifying items out of your purse, i.e. driver’s license, checks, credit cards, car registration, etc.
* When possible, keep your purse hidden under your coat.
* Never place your purse strap around your neck.
* Be aware of anyone, male or female, following or approaching you. Use eye contact.
* If you feel you are being followed while in your vehicle, proceed to the nearest police or fire station. Have a plan.
* Upon entering your vehicle, lock all doors.

Vehicle Issues

* Dark tinted windows on vehicles invite theft.
* Remove all valuables from inside vehicles, whether parking in garages or not, such as CDs, stereos, clothing, purses, laptop computers, cameras, etc.
* Park in well lit areas.
* When walking from your vehicle to your unit, be aware of your surroundings.
* Use wheel locks on any fancy or custom wheels.
* Use anti-theft security devices on vehicles, such as “The Club”, auto shut-offs, alarm systems, etc.
* Lock your vehicle.
* Use non-reversing screws on license plates to avoid theft. These may be purchased at any hardware or automotive store.
* Do not leave vehicle running unattended during warm-up in the mornings, even if you lock the doors.
* Remove or hide insurance and registration papers and other items that contain your personal information, such as your name or address.
* Use a locking gas cap to prevent gas theft.

Residence Issues

* Monitored home alarm systems are a good deterrent.
* Keep valuables in a home safe or a financial institution safe deposit box.
* Always secure all doors and windows when away from home, even if gone only a short while.
* Do not have dry cleaning left at your front door.
* When away from home for long periods of time, do not interrupt mail delivery, newspaper delivery, etc. When possible have a trusted neighbor or friend pick up these items.
* Security doors are a good burglary deterrent.
* Cut up any boxes that contained electronic equipment, including televisions, stereos, DVD players, computers, etc. This prevents you from announcing any new big-ticket items inside.
* If not expecting visitors, do not open your door to anyone.
* Notify CCS when leaving for extended periods of time. We will check your unit once each shift.
* Pick up newspapers before you leave your house in the morning.
* Have UPS, etc. deliver to homes of neighbors or relatives that are home during the day.

Property Issues

* Report all suspicious activity or persons to the police.
* Share information with your neighbors regarding crime activity you personally know about, but avoid rumors and unconfirmed information.