Crime Prevention
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Recently there have been a number of house
and building thefts in the Uxbridge and Northbridge area. Residents are
encouraged to call the local police on all suspicious activity in their
neighborhood. Don't wait until the next day - call as soon as possible.
When going out at night leave a light on and iof going away please fill
out a house check contact sheet with the Uxbridge Police, (you can get
one on our forms page), cancel your mail and news delivery and if you
have an alarm use it and lock your doors.
On 10-2-04 the Uxbridge Police Department in cooperation with the
Auto Theft Strike Force did an auto etching program at the Uxbridge
Police Department. The program etched over 30 vehicles. The Police
Department would like to thank the Uxbridge High School Student Council
for their help in this program.
Good weather is here and there are many people starting to walk in town
after
the long winter. Please do not park on the sidewalk.
Officers Barth and Divitto show the
new reminders that everyone should
BUCKLE UP
Officer Michael Divitto has just
completed training as a Crime Prevention Officer: To
have a check
of your home or facility done contact him at 508-278-7755.
Remember, it is easier to
child proof
your gun than it is to BULLET PROOF your CHILD!
WARNING Individuals
posing as representatives of banks or credit card companies may be
calling you asking you to disclose account information. They may state
that the cards you have will not work after January 1, 2000. DO NOT
GIVE OUT your bank account information to anyone you do not know unless
you initiate the
contact. The banks already have your account information and should not
need to request that information. Also during this time it is important
to review your bank statements to assure accuracy. Any concerns should
be directed to your bank as soon as possible.
PREPARE FOR SAFETY
1- Trust your instincts
If something looks wrong or
dangerous, change what you are doing.
2- Use common sense
Let someone know where you
are going and when you will be returning.
Never carry a large amount
of cash, keep your wallet close to you.
Do not resist if someone is
attempting to take your belongings, Especially if
they have a weapon.
Avoid dark streets or
lightly traveled areas.
3- Work with the police department
Know your police department
Report suspicious activity
Watch for unknown or
suspicious people in your area and report it to the police.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear clothing which will allow you to be seen and not restrictive
Hold your pocketbook in front of you and not around your neck
Avoid expensive jewelry which may attract attention
WALKING
Walk with a friend or a group
Use areas which are well illuminated
Avoid short cuts
Take the most direct route to your destination
TRAVELING IN A CAR
Do not accept rides from strangers
Do not pick up strangers
Try to park in well illuminated areas
When returning to your vehicle, check the area, the rear seat and have
your keys ready to use.
If you are being followed, drive directly to a public area or police
station.
Ignore people who become aggravated in traffic.
BEING FOLLOWED
Carry a whistle or some type of alarm device.
Let the subject following you know that you are aware that they are
there.
Go into a public place where there are other people.
If the subject attacks, act quickly - you can scream, punch, yell and
even strike the subject in vital areas (groin, face, throat)
TIPS FOR THE KIDS
Remember to ask permission from your parents or babysitter before
going elsewere
Use the "buddy system", never go places alone.
If you are in a public place and get seperated from the person you
are with, go directly to the checkout counter or security office and
ask
for help.
Do not go with anyone without your parents permission.
Remember adults should not be asking you for directions or asking you
for help, tell a trusted adult if this happens.
Never hitch hike.
Don't keep secrets, always talk with your parents.
If someone touches you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable,
tell them to stop and tell your parents.
School is open again!! With this in mind it is important to
remind motorists, adults and school children alike to be careful of the
increase in pedestrian activity.
Uxbridge has been fortunate to have not had a fatal collision
involving a pedestrian in many years. In order to keep this streak
alive and to decrease the number of collisions involving injuries
please observe the following tips:
The American Red Cross is urging children to observe the following
suggestions while boarding or leaving a school bus:
*While waiting for the bus, line up facing the bus door
*Don't play in the street while waiting for the bus
*Carry supplies in a backpack or book bag
*Do not reach under a bus to get anything that may have fallen under it
*After exiting the bus go immediately to the sidewalk
*Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street
*Walk at least 10 steps away from the front of the bus
*Don't cross the street behind the bus
Pedestrians (adult and school age): When walking,
please use the sidewalks when they are available. This will increase a
walkers safety considerably. Make sure you do not cross the street with
out first looking both ways and then checking again as you cross. Wear
reflective clothing at night and use the crosswalks whenever possible.
Motorists: Parking on a sidewalk is a parking
violation subject to a parking ticket/removal of the vehicle (tow) or
both. Please be considerate of the pedestrians and refrain from
blocking the sidewalks with your vehicles. The fines for failure to
yield for pedestrians have increased and to avoid monetary penalties
when police do crackdowns this summer grant them the right of way
whenever they are off of the sidewalk in or close to your lane of
travel.
Remember it is a violation of the law to pass a school bus when
the flashing red lights are activated.
The fine for this
activity is expensive and the Registrar of Motor Vehicles may suspend
your
drivers license.
Persons on Bicycles: Remember to wear
your helmet. Please ride with the flow of traffic and be careful to
look both ways before crossing traffic. When it does not interfere with
pedestrians it is smart to ride on the sidewalk as opposed to the
roadway.
It is the sincere hope of the Uxbridge Police Dept. that all the
residents and visitors of Uxbridge stay safe. Officers have and will
continue to be out in force with radar and other programs to increase
traffic safety. A little cooperation goes a long way!
This section of the Department's web site will be
changed frequently.
If there are any issues you would like to have discussed relative to
Crime
Prevention, please call us or email us at uxpd@kersur.net with your
suggested
topic.