Personal Safety Tips for the Holidays

Protect yourself from auto break-ins this holiday season. Valuables left in sight of others are a contributing factor in auto break-ins today. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police asks you to “Put Your Junk In Your Trunk!” Get in the habit of securing your vehicle by leaving valuable items at home or putting them into your trunk before reaching
your destination. By doing these simple tasks you can reduce the chances of having your car broken into.

You can also follow these tips to safeguard persons/property:

• ALWAYS park in a well-lit spot at a meter, surface lot or garage.
• ALWAYS enter and exit your vehicle with caution, especially at night.
• NEVER leave anything visible inside of your vehicle! Secure personal items such as a GPS, shopping bags, loose change, gym bags, purses, sunglasses, a cell phone or cell phone charger, briefcases and electronics even if they are contained in a case.
• ALWAYS lock your car doors, trunk and roll up your windows. Be sure to set your alarms when exiting vehicles as a deterrent.
• ALWAYS carry a small purse which can be worn closely to the body. A shoulder strap
• across the shoulder and chest works well.
• ALWAYS have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle to avoid searching for them with packages in hand and children in tow.
• ALWAYS call 911 for police assistance.

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police thanks you for helping to prevent auto break-ins by following these tips.