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Kidnapping Hotline |
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Police |
999 |
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Fire & Ambulance |
990 |
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Anti Crime Hotline |
555 |
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Kidnapping Hotline |
623-6793 |
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| Personal Safety & Security Tips
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Where is your car parked? Is it safe? |
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Are your car keys secured? |
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Do not leave items and other valuables exposed in parked vehicles. |
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Cell phones distract you and present an opportunity for robbery to occur. |
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Avoid having strangers carry your parcels. They could easily disappear with them. |
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Where is your car parked? Is it safe? |
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Are your car keys secured? |
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Do not leave items and other valuables exposed in parked vehicles. |
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Cell phones distract you and present an opportunity for robbery to occur. |
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Avoid having strangers carry your parcels. They could easily disappear with them. |
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| If you witness a crime in progress, please call 555, 999 or 800-TIPS |
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2nd Floor,
Police Administration Building,
Corner Edward & Sackville Streets,
Phone: 627 5217/6120/6923 ext 2414
Phone / Fax: 625 8395
To Protect and Serve
2nd Floor,
Police Administration Building,
Corner Edward & Sackville Streets,
Phone: 627 5217/6120/6923 ext 2414
Phone / Fax: 625 8395
To Protect and Serve
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| How Can I Reduce the Risk of My Vehicle Being Broken Into?
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WHEN IS YOUR VEHICLE BEING PROWLED?
Car prowls during late evening and early morning hours are most frequent in residential areas. Daylight car prowIs most often occur in busy parking lots and business districts. There is no significant difference in the number of incidents on weekend days vs. weekdays.
WHERE IS YOUR VEHICLE WHEN IT IS BROKEN INTO?
At night vehicles are at risk in areas that appear dark and isolated from view such as unattended public parking lots, apartment complexes and residential areas. During the day, vehicles are often targeted in densely populated areas, such as park and rides, business districts and along major arterial roadways.
WHO IS BREAKING INTO YOUR VEHICLE?
Suspects in these crimes usually have a prior criminal records, are drug users and act alone. Common to this type of crime is that the location, lighting, view of the vehicle and ease of entry provided and opportunity for the suspect to act quickly.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS BROKEN INTO, YOU SHOULD...
Report it to the police immediately. Give a detailed description to the item(s) stolen. If credit card(s) and/or cheques are stolen, report it to the appropriate bank(s) immediately. Inform the police if someone is attempting to use your stolen credit card.
HOW CAN I HELP TO PREVENT MY VEHICLE FROM BEING BROKEN INTO?
REDUCE THE OPPORTUNITY:
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Lock all doors / roll up windows. |
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Park in well lit areas. |
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Avoid parking near dumpsters, wooded areas, large vans or trucks, or areas that limit visibility. |
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Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked. |
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Keep your keys with you, avoid putting keys in hiding places. |
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Important identification papers or credit cards should never be left in the glove compartment. |
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Avoid leaving your vehicle in unattended parking lots for long periods of time. |
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If your vehicle breaks down, have it towed to a safe environment. |
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Install a vehicle alarm system. |
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Organize neighborhood watch programme (contact your neighborhood police station) |
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Park in your garage. |
HOW IS YOUR VEHICLE BROKEN INTO?
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Door left unlocked |
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Smash and grab |
WHAT IS STOLEN FROM YOUR VEHICLE?
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Stereo equipment |
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CDs |
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Purses (cash & credit cards) |
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Identification |
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Briefcases and travel bags |
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Tools |
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Firearms |
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Cellular phones |
WHAT IS BEING DONE WITH YOUR PROPERTY?
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Exchange for drugs |
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Personal use |
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Sold or pawned for cash |
CAR PROWL IS A CRIME OF OPPORTUNITY
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REDUCE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING A VICTIM
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REPORT ALL CRIMES TO ALLOW THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE TO BETTER SERVE YOU
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WHEN IS YOUR VEHICLE BEING PROWLED?
Car prowls during late evening and early morning hours are most frequent in residential areas. Daylight car prowIs most often occur in busy parking lots and business districts. There is no significant difference in the number of incidents on weekend days vs. weekdays.
WHERE IS YOUR VEHICLE WHEN IT IS BROKEN INTO?
At night vehicles are at risk in areas that appear dark and isolated from view such as unattended public parking lots, apartment complexes and residential areas. During the day, vehicles are often targeted in densely populated areas, such as park and rides, business districts and along major arterial roadways.
WHO IS BREAKING INTO YOUR VEHICLE?
Suspects in these crimes usually have a prior criminal records, are drug users and act alone. Common to this type of crime is that the location, lighting, view of the vehicle and ease of entry provided and opportunity for the suspect to act quickly.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS BROKEN INTO, YOU SHOULD...
Report it to the police immediately. Give a detailed description to the item(s) stolen. If credit card(s) and/or cheques are stolen, report it to the appropriate bank(s) immediately. Inform the police if someone is attempting to use your stolen credit card.
HOW CAN I HELP TO PREVENT MY VEHICLE FROM BEING BROKEN INTO?
REDUCE THE OPPORTUNITY:
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Lock all doors / roll up windows. |
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Park in well lit areas. |
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Avoid parking near dumpsters, wooded areas, large vans or trucks, or areas that limit visibility. |
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Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked. |
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Keep your keys with you, avoid putting keys in hiding places. |
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Important identification papers or credit cards should never be left in the glove compartment. |
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Avoid leaving your vehicle in unattended parking lots for long periods of time. |
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If your vehicle breaks down, have it towed to a safe environment. |
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Install a vehicle alarm system. |
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Organize neighborhood watch programme (contact your neighborhood police station) |
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Park in your garage. |
HOW IS YOUR VEHICLE BROKEN INTO?
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Door left unlocked |
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Smash and grab |
WHAT IS STOLEN FROM YOUR VEHICLE?
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Stereo equipment |
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CDs |
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Purses (cash & credit cards) |
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Identification |
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Briefcases and travel bags |
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Tools |
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Firearms |
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Cellular phones |
WHAT IS BEING DONE WITH YOUR PROPERTY?
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Exchange for drugs |
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Personal use |
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Sold or pawned for cash |
CAR PROWL IS A CRIME OF OPPORTUNITY
SO
REDUCE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING A VICTIM
&
REPORT ALL CRIMES TO ALLOW THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE TO BETTER SERVE YOU
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