• Make sure All doors and windows are secured before leaving.
• When you're going to be gone leave your TV and/or radio on to make your home appear occupied.
• Use a secondary blocking device on all sliding glass doors such as locking pin, charlie bar, or wood/metal rod.
• Use highly visible alarm decals or a "Beware of Dog" decal (even if you do not have either). Remember-- you want to deter the crime.
• Keep bushes, trees, and shrubbery trimmed back so that no one can hide behind them.
• If you're going to be gone at night make sure your porch lights are on.
• Advise the City of Hampton if any of your street lights are not working by calling 311.
• Start a neighborhood watch group by contacting the Community Relations Unit at 727-6574.
• Keep a written record of the serial numbers on all high dollar items.
• Contact the Hampton Police Division to have a home security survey conducted at no cost.

These simple tips may prevent you from being a victim!

For assistance please contact:
Hampton Police Division
Community Relations Unit
40 Lincoln Street
Hampton, Virginia 23669
727-6574