Monday, December 17, 2012
Tips for driving, shopping and at home.
The Herndon Police Department's Crime Prevention Section has gathered a number of holiday safety tips for area residents. During the holidays it's important to be aware of theft and holiday related crime. WHILE DRIVING: • Avoid driving alone or at night. • Keep your car doors locked and windows closed. • Park in well lit areas if you need to shop at night. • Avoid parking near vans, trucks with camper shells and cars with tinted windows. • Park as close as you can to the doors of your destination, and notice where you parked. • Don't leave your car unoccupied with the motor running. • Don't leave packages or valuables, such as GPS systems, laptops and iPods, where they can be seen by those walking by your vehicle. • When returning to …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Police officers will deploy next week in an effort to prevent shoplifting and other crimes; safety tips for shopping during Black Friday.
It’s that time of year again. Consumers are busting down the doors of retail stores everywhere. Unfortunately, the holiday season is the perfect time for criminals to be on the lookout for freebies. People are indulging in holiday shopping, and it’s not uncommon for the crime rate to increase throughout the season. In preparation for the increase in shoppers and crime in the Northern Virginia area, the Fairfax County Police Department will send out their Retail Anti-Theft teams starting next week. “Every holiday season FCPD deploys our Retail Anti-Theft teams,” said Lucy Caldwell, public information officer for the department. “These are officers who are assigned specifically to malls and retail outlets throughout our county. Some of these…
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
At the beginning of a new school year, we all can benefit from a quick tech safety brush-up
Back to school time is about new beginnings. It is a chance to get started on the right foot or readjust habits that we have all slipped into. Don't Text & Drive! Texting while driving is dangerous and unfortunately incredibly common. In a recent survey, 97 percent of teens say that texting and driving is dangerous but 43% admit to doing it. And it isn't just teens, kids learn from their parents and their parents are texting. Seventy seven percent of teens have seen their parents text and drive. AT&T is making a push to heighten awareness of the dangers of texting and driving called "It Can Wait." They will be promoting September 19th as "No Text on Board Day" with a pledge to not text and drive. Take the time to talk to your whole family…
James
9:55 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
I think the only store I might visit on Friday is Total Wine. more ›