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Computer Tips Keep your identity private: Never give out your real name, telephone number, Social Security Number or personal information that someone could use to determine your actual identity online. Never respond to e-mails from someone that you do not know, with a strange forward subject lines or e-mails tha are hostile, beligerant or innappropriate. Delete them immediately without opening them! They may contain viruses. Be sure to use current and updated anti-virus and anti-spam software and run daily computer checks. Use either routers or firewalls to keep out hackers. Don't fall victim to virus hoaxes that may cause you to accidently delete perfectly legitimate files. (see Hoax Encyclopedia at www.about.com) Beware of Instant Messages that may carry worms and trojans that may cause computer infection. Check out the latest software that can portect you and your family from inappropriate images that bombard computer screens, such as "i-c what u-see". If you allow your child access to the Internet, please monitor their activities and speak to them about the dangers of Internet predators.
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Police>Safety Tips
Residential Tips for Inside the Home - Lock your doors even when you are home.
- Use deadbolt locks on all exterior doors.
- When inside, keep storm doors locked to create a barrier with anyone on the outside.
- Leave garage doors closed at all times
- Do not leave purses, money or any other valuables in plain view of windows such as countertops or tabletops within the home.
- Do not allow a stranger into your home. If someone asks to use your phone, make them wait outside and make the call for them through the door.
Residential Tips Outside the Home Leave outside lights on at night to illuminate dark areas. Do not leave bicycles in plain sight, unattended. Keep bushes trimmed away from the house and windows as they make good hiding places. Stop all mail and paper deliveries when on vacation or away for the weekend. Contact the local police department to conduct a "Vacation Check" on your home while you are away. Get to know your neighbors, be observant of suspicious or unknown persons and vehicles in the area and call 911.
Fraud Tips Never give out Social Security numbers, Drivers License numbers or any personal information over the Internet or phone unless you know exactly who you are giving the information to. Do not pay for something merely bcause you will receive a "free gift". Check out unsolicited offers with the Better Business Bureau, Local Consumer Protection Agency, or State Attorney General's Office before you agree to send money. Remember - "If it's too good to be true, it is!" To stop many unsolicited calls, put your phone number on the National "Do Not Call" registry. If you receive a call that you do not want, ask the company to put you on their own "Do Not Call" list. They are obligated not to call you back. When throwing away garbage, be sure to shred any important documents that may have any personal information on it so it is unreadable.
Vehicle Tips Lock car doors and never leave keys in the vehicle. Do not leave cell phones, CD's, tapes, purses and other valuables in view within the vehicle. Never give a stranger a ride in your vehicle. If someone needs help call 911. Incase your vehicle breaks down on the highway, DO NOT leave the car. Turn on your hazzards and call 911 and wait for assistance
This page last updated on 3/14/2008.
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