Crime Prevention Tips & Pointers
The Milford Police Department is concerned with the safety and welfare of all citizens of Milford . In an effort to assure the safety of everyone living in our community we offer these tips and reminders:
Sexual Assault / Robbery Prevention
- Avoid walking alone at night or in secluded areas
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Always park and walk in well lit areas if possible
- Avoid wearing expensive looking jewelry in public
- When approaching your vehicle, have your keys ready
- Always lock your car doors prior to starting it up
- If you believe that you are being followed, walk to a store or public place and call the police immediately.
- Report anything suspicious to the Milford Police.
These tips are advisory only.
Burglary Prevention
- Keep doors, windows and garages closed and locked at all times
- Keep scrubs and bushes around your house well trimmed
- If traveling, use timers on lights and electrical appliances
- Have Post Office hold your mail
- Keep grass mowed and trash cans emptied
- Use motion sensitive lights around the perimeter of your house
- Consider adding additional dead bolts to exterior doors.
- Form a neighborhood alliance with trusted neighbors to watch out for each other
- Report all suspicious activity to the police department immediately.
These tips are advisory only.
Identity Theft Tips
- Pay attention to your billing cycle on all your bills; follow up with creditors immediately concerning any missing bills.
- Place out going mail in post office collection boxes.
- Promptly remove all mail from your mailbox.
- If you are planning to be away, have your mail put on vacation hold until you return.
- Put passwords on your credit card, bank, and phone accounts. Avoid using easily available information i.e. SS#, maiden name etc. as a password.
- Shred all documents with containing any personal information before putting them in the trash.
- Never give personal information out over the phone unless you are certain it is safe.
These tips are advisory only.
Auto Theft Safety & Prevention Tips
- Make sure your car is lock at all times.
- Never leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always remove your keys while refueling.
- Keep all personal items, such as checkbook, personal identification, credit cards, purses, wallet and CD’s out of view.
- Always activate any anti-theft you have on your vehicle.
- Don’t hide spare keys in your car.
- Engrave your driver license number on stereos and car phone.
- Never leave high tech devices such as cellular phones, portables TV’s, and compact disc players visible.
- Do not place your vehicle registration in your glove compartment. Alternative is to keep it on your person while occupancy your vehicle.
These tips are advisory only.
Safety Tips for Children
- Know your first and last name including the spelling.
- Know your address, city, state, and zip code.
- Know your phone number including area code.
- Know your parent’s first and last name.
- Know your parent’s place of work and phone number.
- Learn also other close relative phone numbers such as grandparents, aunts, and /or uncles.
- Know what number to dial in case of an emergency.
- Do not talk to strangers. (people you do not know)
- Do not accept rides, candy, or toys from strangers.
- Always try to walk, play, and or travel in a group or with a friend.
These tips are advisory only.