Crime Prevention Tips & Pointers

The Milford Police Department is concerned with the safety and welfare of all citizens of Milford . In an effort to assure the safety of everyone living in our community we offer these tips and reminders:

Sexual Assault / Robbery Prevention

• Avoid walking alone at night or in secluded areas
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Always park and walk in well lit areas if possible
• Avoid wearing expensive looking jewelry in public
• When approaching your vehicle, have your keys ready
• Always lock your car doors prior to starting it up
• If you believe that you are being followed, walk to a store or public place and call the police immediately.
• Report anything suspicious to the Milford Police.

These tips are advisory only.

Burglary Prevention

• Keep doors, windows and garages closed and locked at all times
• Keep scrubs and bushes around your house well trimmed
• If traveling, use timers on lights and electrical appliances
• Have Post Office hold your mail
• Keep grass mowed and trash cans emptied
• Use motion sensitive lights around the perimeter of your house
• Consider adding additional dead bolts to exterior doors.
• Form a neighborhood alliance with trusted neighbors to watch out for each other
• Report all suspicious activity to the police department immediately.

These tips are advisory only.

Identity Theft Tips

• Pay attention to your billing cycle on all your bills; follow up with creditors immediately concerning any missing bills.
• Place out going mail in post office collection boxes.
• Promptly remove all mail from your mailbox.
• If you are planning to be away, have your mail put on vacation hold until you return.
• Put passwords on your credit card, bank, and phone accounts. Avoid using easily available information i.e. SS#, maiden name etc. as a password.
• Shred all documents with containing any personal information before putting them in the trash.
• Never give personal information out over the phone unless you are certain it is safe.

These tips are advisory only.

Auto Theft Safety & Prevention Tips

• Make sure your car is lock at all times.
• Never leave your vehicle running while unattended.
• Always remove your keys while refueling.
• Keep all personal items, such as checkbook, personal identification, credit cards, purses, wallet and CD’s out of view.
• Always activate any anti-theft you have on your vehicle.
• Don’t hide spare keys in your car.
• Engrave your driver license number on stereos and car phone.
• Never leave high tech devices such as cellular phones, portables TV’s, and compact disc players visible.
• Do not place your vehicle registration in your glove compartment. Alternative is to keep it on your person while occupancy your vehicle.

These tips are advisory only.

Safety Tips for Children

• Know your first and last name including the spelling.
• Know your address, city, state, and zip code.
• Know your phone number including area code.
• Know your parent’s first and last name.
• Know your parent’s place of work and phone number.
• Learn also other close relative phone numbers such as grandparents, aunts, and /or uncles.
• Know what number to dial in case of an emergency.
• Do not talk to strangers. (people you do not know)
• Do not accept rides, candy, or toys from strangers.
• Always try to walk, play, and or travel in a group or with a friend.

These tips are advisory only.