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There is no one
set of instructions to follow in preventing or avoiding personal
attacks. Just as there are several types of crimes which are
directed at individuals, there are as many tips to avoid or lessen
the degree of the attack. Your course of action against a criminal
depends on the situation you face. Therefore, suggestions regarding
personal safety are diverse.
Crime Prevention
is everyones business children, youth, adults and seniors must
work together to protect themselves, their families, and their
neighborhoods. Whether you are 18 or 80, the best weapon against
street crime is ALERTNESS & COMMON SENSE. Stay alert and tuned into
your surroundings. Know where you are and where you are going.
Stand tall and walk with confidence. Trust your instincts. If you
feel uncomfortable about something or someone, leave quickly and
call for help!
Tips for
Walkers:
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Keep alert
and walk with your head up. (dont look busy and preoccupied,
talking on your cell phone.) |
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Look at the
people around you. |
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Choose to
use busy streets and avoid vacant lots. |
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Stick to
well lighted areas. |
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Dont walk
or jog alone. (take a friend or neighbor with you) |
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Get to know
your neighborhood. Look at store fronts, houses and know where
your fire and police stations are located. |
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Carry
personal property close to your body. |
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Take a cell
phone with you. |
Tips for
Drivers:
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Always lock
your vehicle and take your keys. |
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Keep your
car in good working condition. |
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Park in well
lighted areas. |
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Never pick
up anyone on the side of the road, you do not know. |
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Look inside
of your car before you get in. (check the back seat) |
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Know where
you are going. (map it out ahead of time) |
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If your car
breaks down, move to the side of road and call for help. If you
have to leave, make sure you write a note with some contact
information and call the local police. |
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Carry an
emergency kit that may include a first aid kit, flares, and
tools. |
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Never leave
a child unattended in a vehicle! |
You can also
look in your neighborhood for problems that might affect your
community. For example: abandoned cars, (call the police) missing
street or road signs, (call the twp. garage) inoperable street
lighting (call your electric company). These are just a few ideas
for people to think about before any trouble sets in. You can also
role play ahead of time some ideas in case something were to happen
to you by asking yourself some what if questions. By thinking
about how you may react regarding a certain situation, may help when
confronted with a bad situation. Be alert and be prepared, not
paranoid!
If Crime Occurs
Report It! The police need to know what criminals are doing.
This helps the police assign officers in the places where crimes are
occurring or where they are most likely to occur. If you dont
report crime, this allows the criminal to continue to operate
without interferences. We certainly appreciate the help we have
received from Voorhees residents in the past. I would like to
encourage residents to continue to call us whenever you see or know
that any crime occurs in Voorhees Township.
Anonymous Tip
Line: 627-7174
No Emergency:
428-5400
Emergency: 911
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