Crime & Safety
How to Have a Safe & Secure Holiday
Police offer tips for staying safe over the holidays
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department has some advice to help residents have a safe and secure holiday.
“With a little help from you, we can keep Parsippany safe this holiday season,” according to a police spokesperson.
The department offers the following tips:
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When Celebrating Out and About…
Lock your car. Police say that many of the vehicle burglaries they investigate are thieves in neighborhoods and parking lots simply pulling door handles until they find one that is unlocked.
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Conceal Your Valuables…
Never leave valuables such as GPS units, phones, I-Pods, wallets, purses and computer cases on display in an unattended vehicle.
Conceal the Indicators…
Never leave indicators that there are valuables concealed in a vehicle. Also remember to conceal those cell phone chargers, GPS cradles and power cables. Suction cup marks on the windshield are also clues that expensive electronics are concealed inside the car.
Park in Well-Lit Areas…
Try to park in well-lit areas that are visible from inside of a structure or have a flow of pedestrian traffic walking by. These factors deter thieves from breaking into vehicles and provide for a safer walk to the vehicle after the celebration.
