Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) close to hand
in your line of visibility, will
also increase their safety.
• Do not leave presents on display in your vehicle. If you have to store them in the car, place them in a covered boot area under a parcel shelf and keep them out of sight.
Tips to keep you safe this Winter • If you are not sure who is at your
door, do not open it.
• Remember to use your door chain if you have one before you open your front door to strangers.
• Always check the identity of all visitors if they are not known to you before opening the door.
Christmas Crime prevention tips
Home Protection • If you are away over Christmas, always make sure to lock the doors and windows as a first port of call to ensure no one can gain easy access to your home.
• Set your alarm and security.
• Keep presents out of view. Placing presents in plain view of windows will only draw attention to your house and its contents.
• Don’t leave boxes outside, this will give away the fact that you have new large, valuable items in the house. Break down boxes and take them to the tip.
Presents/Christmas Shopping
• Pay with a Visa or Debit card. Carrying large amounts of cash could see you out-of-pocket if you lose it, it is stolen or it is misplaced. Lost money cannot in most instances be recovered, using a VISA or Bank Debit Card will ensure that any false transactions can be refunded. Keep everything recorded in case of theft at any stage which will help with insurance should you need to claim for stolen presents.
• Keep your wallet, purse and belongings close to hand. Zip pockets will keep a wallet or purse safe. Keeping your handbag and present bags
46 • Always look up telephone
numbers for yourself – do not accept numbers provided by the callers as they could be bogus.
• Beware of common tricks such as being asked to make a telephone call, wanting to retrieve a lost ball (even if it’s a child) or being asked to check your water, gas or electric. If in doubt keep your door secure.
• Always keep doors and windows secure – it’s easy for strangers to enter your home when you are busy answering the door to their accomplice.
• Don’t keep large quantities of cash at home. Put it in the bank or post office.
We hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Poole West Neighbourhood Policing Team
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM
Please stop and speak to us on patrol. Telephone: 101. If a crime is in progress or a life is in danger dial 999. Email:
broadstone.npt@
dorset.pnn.police.uk Twitter: @poolenpt Facebook: Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team Website:
www.dorset.police.uk
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