Online Safety, Frauds/Scams

• Ensure your system is up to date and you have the latest security software. 

• Use a different password for each website along with a strong password.

• Abstain from unknown links or downloading attachments from unfamiliar sources. 

• Do not share personal information.

• Do not share banking information.

• Refrain from accessing bank accounts from a public computer. 

• Do not accept friend requests from strangers.

• Block and report any suspicious activity.

• Shred any documents with personal information that are of no further use.

• When making an online purchase use a secure method of payment.

• Keep an eye on your bank account for any suspicious transactions. 

• If something sounds too good to be true it probably is. 

Protecting Your Business

• Install surveillance cameras and ensure they are in working order. 

• Keep your business well lit.

• Check that all windows and doors are locked when closing your business along with security alarms activated.

• Ensure that all employees are familiar with your security system and its importance. 

• Make regular checks of your business exterior for anything suspicious and report any findings. 

Vehicle Protection 

• Try to park in a well-lit area when your vehicle will be unoccupied.

• Never leave your vehicle unlocked or running when unattended.

• Keep your valuables out of sight.

• Don’t leave Keys in the vehicle even with the doors locked. 

• Be cautious of your surroundings when returning to an unattended vehicle.

Child Protection

• Know where your child is going when they leave your residence and make sure they will be supervised.

• Teach your child safety practices and how to recognize a possible dangerous situation.

• Promote an open dialog with your children and encourage them to share their experiences with you and any concerns they may have.

• Keep a list of your child’s friends with their phone numbers.

• Ensure your children know the importance of not accepting gifts or drives from strangers.

• Conduct a check on babysitters and caregivers that will be entrusted with your child’s safety.

• Get to know your neighborhood and who is living in it. 

• Become familiar with any possible dangers in your community, traffic/drugs/crime, and educate your child. 

• Make it your business to know who your child is communicating with online and follow their internet activity. 

• Educate your child on never opening the door for a stranger, not all bad people look bad.

• Travel in groups not alone. 

Protecting Your Home and Yourself

• Install an in home security/camera system.

• Keep the exterior of your home well lit. 

• Form a neighborhood watch.  

• Keep your doors and windows locked.

• Set timers on your lights to have them come on when you are away from your home. 

• Avoid walking/jogging alone at night in an unfamiliar area.

• Always carry a cell phone and be familiar with emergency contact numbers. 

• Never leave a drink unattended.