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Personal Safety
Senior Safety
Vacation Safety
Driving Safety
Domestic Violence
Youth Safety
Fraud & Scams

Personal Safety

Avoid isolated bus stops
Have your pass or money already in your hand
Sit close to bus driver during off-hours
Keep your bags and belongings in front of you and hold closely to your body with both hands

Be alert to your surroundings
Travel with a friend
Stay in well-lighted areas
Make eye contact with people when walking
Hold your purse securely between your arm and your body

Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your vehicle
Have your keys in your hand when walking to your car
Check the backseat before entering your car
If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police station

More tips and tricks to protect your vehicle here!

Do not leave valuables at your office or workplace
Keep the office or back door locked when working alone or before/after business hours
When leaving work late, walk out with a coworker or security guard

Remember...

Your best protection against an intuder is visibility. Locks and alarms cannot prevent a burglary unless they are in use. Establish a routine for locking up and setting alarms. Read more home burglary prevention tips and tricks here!

If You Suspect A Burglary...

Do not go in - the burglar may still be inside
Do not touch anything - you may unwittingly alter valuable evidence
Call the police immediately

Senior Safety

Lock your doors with a dead-bolt
Install a peep-hole in your front door to see who is knocking
Ask for proper identification from delivery men or strangers
Never let a stranger in to your home
Do not leave notes on your door or a key under your mat when you are gone
Use automatic timers to turn on lights and TV or radios when you are gone for more than a day

Carry your purse close to your body and never leave it in a shopping cart
Don't carry more cash than is necessary
Have your paychecks or government checks sent directly to your bank account
Never withdraw money from your bank accounts for anyone except yourself

If you are attacked on the street, make as much noise as possible and yell for help. Do not pursue your attacker, call 911 to report the crime as soon as possible!

Keep your gas tank full and your engine properly maintained to avoid break-downs
Lock packages and other valuables in the trunk and out of sight
Never pick up hitchhikers

Never give your credit card, social security, or bank account number to anyone
Never give out information indicating you are alone or will not be home at a certain time
Never give out family members' names or other information that may be used later to trick you into a scam

If you have been swindled or conned, report the crime to the police. Don't delay; don't help them get away!

Vacation Safety

Never leave your house key hidden outside under a doormat, in a flower pot, on the ledge of a door, or somewhere else conscpicious
Use timers for lights and radios
Have a neighbor or friend pick up newspaper and mail
Leave your travel plans and an emergency contact number with trusted neighbors or friends

Never carry large amounts of cash
Never advertise your travel plans or that you are a tourist to strangers. Place maps and travel brochures in the glove compartment or out of sight

Ask for directions in safe places, such as at a hotel or open business
Stick to well-lighted main streets and public areas
Always carry wallets, checkbooks, ID's, and purses with you

Planning reduces your chances of becoming the victim of a crime.

Place extra cash and other valuables in the hotel safe
Note the most direct route to and from your room, as well as the nearest fire escape and elevators

Driving Safety

Domestic Violence


What is domestic violence? Does your partner (current or former) ever…. Insult, demean or embarrass you with put-downs? Control what you do, who you talk to or where you go? Look at you or act in ways that scare you? Push you, slap you, choke you or hit you? Stop you from seeing your friends or family members? Control the money in the relationship? Take your money or Social Security check, make you ask for money or refuse to give you money? Make all of the decisions without your input or consideration of your needs? Tell you that you’re a bad parent or threaten to take away your children? Prevent you from working or attending school? Act like the abuse is no big deal, deny the abuse or tell you it’s your own fault? Destroy your property or threaten to kill your pets? Intimidate you with guns, knives or other weapons? Attempt to force you to drop criminal charges? Threaten to commit suicide, or threaten to kill you? If you answered ‘yes’ to even one of these questions, you may be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or online: www.thehotline.org/	If you become a victim of domestic violence... Call the police immediately Leave your home and take your children Get medical attention Seek assistance through a women's shelter or support group Save all the evidence Take photos of injuries Document damaged property More tips and resources available here. If you find that you and your children are in danger from your partner, you must have a *safety escape plan* to leave the house. This plan should include: Access to a hidden set of car keys Hidden emergency fund A suitcase with a couple of changes of clothes for yourself and your children. Leave this with a trusted friend or somewhere your partner won't look. Important identification: Driver's license Birth certificates (yours and children's) Social Security card Passports

Youth Safety

Bullying

StopBullying.gov (English)

Child Safety

Exploitation of Children (PDF)
Read hear to learn about basic online Cyber Ethics for Kids (PDF)

Internet Safety for Kids

There are some very important things that you need to keep in mind when you're on your computer at home or at school.

First, remember never to give out personal information such as your name, home address, school name, or telephone number in a chat room or on bulletin boards. Also, never send a picture of yourself to someone you chat with on the computer without your parent's permission.
Never write to someone who has made you feel uncomfortable or scared.
Do not meet someone or have them visit you without the permission of your parents.
Tell your parents right away if you read anything on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Someone who says that "she" is a "12-year-old girl" could really be an older man.

Fraud & Scams

Fraud & Scams

Phone / Internet Scams: The Seaside Police Department has seen a noticeable increase in telephone and internet scams and would like to remind you to never send checks, money orders, or other items of value to persons or businesses you do not know. Remember to use common sense, don’t respond to unsolicited emails and if it is too good to be true, it probably is. Please report any suspicious activity to the Seaside Police Department at 899-6748 or Dispatch Center at 394-6811.

Safety Resources

Safety Resources

Remember...

If You Suspect A Burglary...

If you are attacked on the street, make as much noise as possible and yell for help. Do not pursue your attacker, call 911 to report the crime as soon as possible!

If you have been swindled or conned, report the crime to the police. Don't delay; don't help them get away!

Planning reduces your chances of becoming the victim of a crime.

What is domestic violence?

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or online: www.thehotline.org/

If you become a victim of domestic violence...

If you find that you and your children are in danger from your partner, you must have a safety escape plan to leave the house. This plan should include:

Bullying

Child Safety

Internet Safety for Kids