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Police: Stay safe during the holidays

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Contributed by: Town of Parker on 11/28/2007

Christmas and the holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes such as home burglaries and thefts. The Parker Police Department recommends the following tips to help prevent you from being the victim of a crime during the holidays.

At Home:
• Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows at all times.
• Don't display gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway.
• If you go out in the evening, turn on your lights and television so the house looks occupied.
• If you go on vacation, get an automatic timer for your lights. Ask a neighbor or trusted friend to watch your house. Parker residents can also request that the police department check on your house and the surrounding area for suspicious activity by filling out a form on the Town Web site, www.parkeronline.org.
• After Christmas, don't advertise the new electronics that you have just received by putting the boxes out on the curb for the garbage collectors.

Shopping:
• Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
• If possible, shop before dark and with a friend.
• Lock your car doors and windows.
• Keep packages and other valuables out of public view, preferably locked in the trunk.
• To discourage purse snatchers, don't overburden yourself with packages.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

Contact the Parker Police Department with questions at 303-841=9800 or e-mail police@parkeronline.org.

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