Public Safety, Rockville Reports

Rockville City Police Department Summer Crime Prevention Tips

Follow These Tips for a Safe Summer Season

On Vacation:

• Don’t advertise vacation plans.
• Have a trusted neighbor, friend or relative check on your home while you are away.
• Stop mail and newspaper deliveries.
• Set timers on lights in rooms that are normally used.

In Your Neighborhood:

• Always lock bicycles to a stationary object. A hardened, steel, u-shaped lock is preferable.
• When working in the yard, make sure front, rear and garage doors are locked.

Find more crime prevention tips at www.rockvillemd.gov/police.