What To Do When You See A Crime
Remain calm and speak clearly. Give the police operator as much information as you can.
Door-to-Door Sales Safety Tips
One of the most frequent consumer scams is the door-to door scam. Not every door-to-door salesperson is dishonest but when someone solicits you at home you should be extremely careful and follow these guidelines.
Spring Storms Safety Tips
Published by: Third District Community Outreach Officer Joseph Calabro Being Prepared for Spring Storms Is As Easy As 1-2-3 The St. Louis area is enjoying the beauty of the spring months now, but with the spring comes the threats of heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds, tornados and flooding. Planning for such emergency situations is essential...
Tips To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles
Prevent car break-ins by: Locking your car, close all windows, remove all CD’s, loose change, purses, laptops, book bags, briefcases, clothing, and all other valuables when parking your car.
Worried about Car Theft? Get THE CLUB!!
You can get a $40 Anti-theft Vehicle Club for only $13. One size fits all vehicles. They are sold before every monthly Third District Public Affairs Neighborhood Association Meeting @ the Five Star Senior Center. 2832 Arsenal 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Citizen Patrol Program
Citizens on Patrol (COP) are composed of neighborhood residents interested in decreasing crime within their neighborhood. Nobody knows YOUR neighborhood better than you. You are the key element in attempting to curb crime and resolve neighborhood problems.
Pet Safety
Summertime heat can be brutal, especially for pets. Keep them safe and cool. The Humane Society of Missouri offers these hot weather pet tips Never leave a pet unattended in a parked car when the temperature is more than 70 degrees. When it is 85 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car can soar to...
Tips To Avoid Becoming A Victim
Weapons were used in 52% of all robberies from 1975 to 1985. The highest peak in armed robberies was 1978 (60%) and 1981 (60%). From 1985 to 1990 the number of armed robberies dropped to around 42%. Most occur in the months of November through March with the high risk times for stores being between...
Three Easy Things You Can Do To Make Your Home Safer
Light Up The Night.Make sure there is ample lighting around your house. Motion detector lights are an excellent way to make your home more secure. Also check your street and alley lights often. Report any out street lights to the Citizen Service bureau at 314-622-4800 or the City’s website www.stlouis.missouri.org. Report any out alley lights...
