Be alert to suspicious behavior in your neighborhood and call the police/sheriff if warranted.  Write down descriptions of the person(s) and license numbers of any vehicles involved.  Click on the link for a Suspect Description Form, print and keep handy to report suspicious activity.

Tell a trusted neighbor if your house will be unoccupied for an extended period.  Tell him or her how to reach you in an emergency.

Look after your neighbors' house when they are away, and ask them to look after yours.  This includes picking up mail or newspapers and putting back the garbage cans or recycling bins.  Don't leave signals that say "no one is home."

Close garage door when not outside---an open unattended garage is inviting trouble!  

Attend Neighborhood Watch meetings often.  Your local crime prevention officer will tech you about local crime trends and what you can do about them.

Above all, get involved.  It is the most effective way to reduce or prevent crime and make your neighborhood safe.

Remember your job is to report crime.  The responsibility for apprehending criminals belongs to the police/sheriff.