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Rockville City Police Department Summer Crime Prevention Tips

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Follow These Tips for a Safe Summer Season

On Vacation:

  • Don’t advertise vacation plans.
  • Have a trusted neighbor, friend or relative check on your home while you are away.
  • Stop mail and newspaper deliveries.
  • Set timers on lights in rooms that are normally used.

In Your Neighborhood:

  • Always lock bicycles to a stationary object. A hardened, steel, u-shaped lock is preferable.
  • When working in the yard, make sure front, rear and garage doors are locked.

Find more crime prevention tips at www.rockvillemd.gov/police.

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