Practice the 2 R's When You Notice Suspicious Activity

Officer Mike Bowman of the county's Crime Prevention Unit helps guide community groups throughout the county when starting neighborhood watch programs.

Below is some of the information he offers in his crime prevention presentations to help keep the community's streets and neighborhoods safe from crime and suspicious activity.

What steps should you take when see activity that seems suspicious?

1. Recognize

2. Report. Provide as much detail as possible about the suspicious person to police.

Protect Your Home with:

• wood or metal exterior doors,
• motion sensor lights
• lots of outdoor lighting at night.

Follow the tips below before taking a vacation to keep your home safe.

•Place several lights on a timer.

•Ask a neighbor or family member to check  your home periodically.

•Stop newspaper and mail delivery.

•Have someone move your trash can from the curb

•Don’t forget to set your alarm.