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SUMMER VACATION TIPS Department. The checks are performed by volunteers and is supplemental to
By Rob Baquera, Public Information officer your own safety and security efforts but can help deter possible thefts or
Roseville Police Department damage to your property. *(FY I: Bud Miller, Shaldon Lane Block Captain,
is a new team member of Citizens on Patrol. We might see him around the
Summertime fun is quickly approaching. The school neighborhood if you call for a Vacation House Check).
year is wrapping up, and vacation plans are well *Lock the side gate. Make sure your shutters are turned upward to avoid
underway. Make sure your plans also include how you will secure your people from seeing inside.
home and belongings while you enjoy that much deserved time away. Away from home safety tips:
Whether you are gone for one night, or a few weeks, here are some  Share your travel plans with a trusted friend or family members,
suggestions to secure your home and protect yourself while you’re on including hotel and flight information in case of an emergency.
vacation.
At home safety tips:  Double lock your hotel door by using the extra bolt or safety latch.
 Ask a trusted friend, or family member, to regularly check on your  Be friendly when you are out sightseeing; but remember not to give your
home. personal information, your hotel room number, or travel plans to strangers. *
 Make sure all windows and doors are closed and locked. If possible, try (Keep a watchful eye out and ears alert for those around you).
adding a dowel or security bar as an added safety measure.  Keep your valuables close to you or securely locked in a hotel safe.
 If you get regular deliveries try to put them on hold, or have someone Purses should be zipped up and worn close to the body. Try not to put loose
dollars, credit cards, or your ID in your back pocket, those can easily be pick
retrieve them, while you are gone. Check out the www.USPS.com -pocketed. Use your front pockets if necessary.
website for information about putting your mail on hold.
 Install motion-sensor video doorbell or security cameras that can send  When dining out, bags, purses, or backpacks are most safe on your lap
or on the floor between your legs. Do not hang the bags on the back of your
you alerts or text messages. chair.
 Set a timer on a light inside your home to give the impression someone Many of these safety tips are common sense simple steps that can be
is inside. followed year-round. If you see suspicious behavior in your neighborhood,
 Avoid discussing future vacation plans on social media. This can contact Roseville Police Department or file an online crime report. Safe
give would-be thieves too much information. And, try not to post vacation travels, and we hope you enjoy a crime free vacation. *To keep an eye out,
photos or details until you return. notify your block captain and trusted neighbors if you leave on vacation.
 Set up a Vacation House Check through the Roseville Police Mia Winter Director, The Neighborhood Watch Team,
Department website. This program is a free service offered by your Police “Keeping our neighborhood safe”

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