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Hello, To view the Daily Incident Reports, please Click Here   Public Safety Tip of the Day: Pedestrian Safety Continued: Remember: Telephone poles, utility boxes and parked vehicles block on-coming drivers ability to see you. Arrive early for buses and trains,

Hello, To view the Daily Incident Reports, please Click Here   Public Safety Tip of the Day: Pedestrian Safety: Look both directions before crossing a roadway. Never cross the street against a red light, even if you don’t see any traffic

Hello, To view the Daily Incident Reports, please Click Here   Public Safety Tip of the Day: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: Pay close attention to your surroundings, avoid “automatic pilot” Pay special attention to all traffic signals and crossing guards. Use common sense;

Hello, To view the Daily Incident Reports, please Click Here   Public Safety Tip of the Day: Carjacking: If it happens to you If a carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don’t argue. Your

Hello, There were NO Incident Reports taken by IITPSD for 3/5/2013. Public Safety Tip of the Day: Carjacking: Getting Out Of Your Car. Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else

Hello, To view the Public Crime Log, please ClLICK HERE   How to avoid a Carjacking while you are driving. Drive in the inside (center) lane to make it more difficult for would-be carjackers to approach your car. Don’t stop to

Hello, How to avoid a Carjacking while you are driving. Keep your doors and windows locked, no matter how short the distance or how “safe” the neighborhood. When you’re coming to a stop, leave enough space to maneuver around other

Hello, Carjacking reduce your risk- Before you get in your car: Be alert to any activity near your car. Pay attention to your surroundings. When approaching your car, have your key in your hand, and check the back seat before

Hello, Where are you most at risk for a Carjacking? Intersections controlled by traffic lights or stop signs. Parking garages, shopping malls and grocery stores. Self-service gas stations and car washes. Automated teller machines (ATM’s) Residential driveways and streets as

Hello, Carjacking It is often a crime of opportunity – a thief searching for the most vulnerable prey. Sometimes it’s part of another crime. Car thieves may find it easier to steal a car while the owner is there –