We had a visit from the police chief of the Ridgewood New Jersey Police Department and she gave our group advice on how to keep from being a victim of fraud.
Top 10 Safety Tips for being smart without being paranoid:
- Trust your instincts.
- Be alert-be aware of natural (juggling kids, groceries, luggage) and created (someone asking for the time, directions, spill on you or on the floor) distractions.
- Project self-confidence.
- Lock door and windows-both house and car-whether you are inside or out.
- Guard your keys-never leave them unattended and od not ‘hide’ them close to the house.
- Be aware of your surroundings-stay aware from burned out street lights.
- Practice the same security when around others and during the day as you do when you are alone at night.
- Verify unexpected repairs and deliveries-check the uniform, ID cards or call the supervisor.
- Don’t hesitate to be rude.
- Do not only look for the suspicious, but the innocent and ordinary-‘cute’ kids and couples make ‘cute’ criminals.
When in doubt, call 911!
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I am a free-lance writer and Blogger. I am the author of the book "Firehouse 101" (IUniverse.com 2005) part of trilogy of books centered in New York City. My next book "Love Triangles" is finished being edited and should be ready for release in the Fall. My latest book, "Dinner at Midnight", a thriller is on its last chapter. My long awaited book explains the loss of the 2004 Yankee game to Boston.
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Please remember to be careful when you are alone!
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