| When attending parties and other activities you are reminded that you should: |
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Wear minimal jewelry. |
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Travel in groups to and from activities. |
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Not carry around or display large amounts of money. |
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Not have wallets and change purses visible. |
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Not accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended. |
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Prearrange transport arrangements and designate an alcohol free driver. |
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| Parents and guardians are reminded that their children should: |
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All wear identification cards bearing their name, name of parent/guardian, address and telephone number. |
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Not be left unsupervised at home. |
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Not be left in the charge of strangers. |
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Not use public conveniences unless an adult accompanies them. |
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Not accept food or drink from strangers. |
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Not be taken to fetes, calypso tents and other adult shows. |
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| When leaving you households you are reminded that you should: |
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Ensure that you secure your premises. |
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Secure all ladders and other implements in a locked room. |
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Not leave keys in mailboxes or under door mats. |
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Notify the police if you are going to be away for long periods. |
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Have a friend or relative check the household to remove newspapers, milk and other deliveries. |
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Teach your children to lock the doors when they enter. |
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Ensure that the property is illuminated at night. |
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Be observant when returning home, especially at night. |
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| Holders of licensed firearms are reminded that they should: |
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Ensure that their firearm is properly secured at home. |
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Not display firearms in public. |
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Not draw their firearm unless they are in a life-threatening situation. |
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Lodge their firearm at a police station before leaving the country. |
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Remember that their firearm is a lethal weapon and they should not become intoxicated when carrying it. |
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| When driving to fetes and other activities you are reminded that you should: |
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Ensure that your vehicle is properly secured. |
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Use paid car parks whenever possible. |
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Not overcrowd vehicles. |
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Not drink and drive. |
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Lock doors when vehicle is in motion. |
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Notify the police whenever you observe any strange activities around vehicles. |
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Obey traffic signs re: parking. |
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Not leave vehicle unattended with keys in the ignition. |
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Not leave your vehicle unattended with engine running. |
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Not leave valuable items exposed in your vehicle. |
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Be cautious of persons loitering near traffic lights. |
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Have your keys in hand when you approach your vehicle. |
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Be vigilant at all times when returning home especially at night and if you are travelling alone. |
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| Remember it is an offence to: |
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Go through a RED LIGHT even at nights. |
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Travel in open trays of pick up vans and trucks. |
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| Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago are reminded that they should: |
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Carry some form of identification on their person when attending activities. |
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Take public transportation with "H" being the first letter on the number plate. |
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Verify the cost of transportation before boarding hired vehicles. |
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Avoid dark and lonely areas, ie walking through the Queen's Park Savannah at night. |
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Not accept lifts from strangers. |
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Not carry around or display large amounts of cash. |
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Secure wallets and purses especially in crowded areas. |
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Find a police officer if they need assistance. |