Crime Prevention Tips

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OF THE MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT

A condition of concern was observed at this location:

___________________________________________________ � Open garage door�Ladder left near building�Vehicle / unlocked�Vehicle / windows open�Vehicle / valuables left visible inside�Bicycle not secure�Loud Party�Barking Dog complaint�Parking warning�Audible alarm�Other or Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Officer: ________________________________

Date: __________ Time: __________________

PHONE NUMBERS FOR POLICE / FIRE / AMBULANCEEmergencies and to report crimes in progress __________ 9-1-1Non-Emergency line to Central Dispatch _______ 734-243-7070Monroe Police Department business line: ______ 734-243-7500Monroe Fire Department business line: ________ 734-241-1626

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Crime Prevention Tips

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A

COMMUNITY SERVICE OF THE MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT

A condition of concern was observed at this location:

___________________________________________________ � Open garage door�Ladder left near building�Vehicle / unlocked�Vehicle / windows open�Vehicle / valuables left visible inside�Bicycle not secure�Loud Party�Barking Dog complaint�Parking warning�Audible alarm�Other or Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Officer: ________________________________

Date: __________ Time: __________________

PHONE NUMBERS FOR POLICE / FIRE / AMBULANCEEmergencies and to report crimes in progress __________ 9-1-1Non-Emergency line to Central Dispatch _______ 734-243-7070Monroe Police Department business line: ______ 734-243-7500Monroe Fire Department business line: ________ 734-241-1626

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Crime Prevention TipsPLEASE HELP US PREVENT CRIME

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Inside Your Home - Locks, Doors, & Windows• Install and use deadbolt locks on doors (about half of all

burglars enter through unlocked doors and windows).• Secure sliding glass doors and windows with a wooden

dowel placed in the track.• Lock all windows at night or when away from home.• Hide valuables out of plain site.• Don’t open door for strangers, talk to them through the

door. If in doubt, call police.

Outside Your Home• Trim back shrubbery hiding doors or windows. Cut back

tree limbs that could help a thief climb to second story windows.

• Make sure all porches, entrances, and yards are well lighted.

• Use motion sensor exterior lights where practical.• Keep your garage closed.

Key Sense• Do not hide house keys in mail boxes, planters, or under

doormats.• Do not put personal identification on key rings.• If keys are lost or stolen, change the locks immediately

(often covered by insurance).

WHen AWAY Or On VACATIOn• Make your home appear occupied when you go out.• Leave lights on and the radio playing.• Use timers to turn inside lights on and off.• Keep your garage door closed and locked.• If you will be gone several days, arrange to have the mail

and papers stopped or picked up. • Complete a vacation/property check notification at the

Police Station.• Do not post vacation plans on social media.

rePOrT SuSPICIOuS PerSOnS Or ACTIVITY• Call 734-243-7070 to report anything suspicious in the

neighborhood.• Monroe Police will respond to investigate.• Your help is critical.

More information available at

www.monroemi.gov

Crime Prevention TipsPLEASE HELP US PREVENT CRIME

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Inside Your Home - Locks, Doors, & Windows• Install and use deadbolt locks on doors (about half of all

burglars enter through unlocked doors and windows).• Secure sliding glass doors and windows with a wooden

dowel placed in the track.• Lock all windows at night or when away from home.• Hide valuables out of plain site.• Don’t open door for strangers, talk to them through the

door. If in doubt, call police.

Outside Your Home• Trim back shrubbery hiding doors or windows. Cut back

tree limbs that could help a thief climb to second story windows.

• Make sure all porches, entrances, and yards are well lighted.

• Use motion sensor exterior lights where practical.• Keep your garage closed.

Key Sense• Do not hide house keys in mail boxes, planters, or under

doormats.• Do not put personal identification on key rings.• If keys are lost or stolen, change the locks immediately

(often covered by insurance).

WHen AWAY Or On VACATIOn• Make your home appear occupied when you go out.• Leave lights on and the radio playing.• Use timers to turn inside lights on and off.• Keep your garage door closed and locked.• If you will be gone several days, arrange to have the mail

and papers stopped or picked up. • Complete a vacation/property check notification at the

Police Station.• Do not post vacation plans on social media.

rePOrT SuSPICIOuS PerSOnS Or ACTIVITY• Call 734-243-7070 to report anything suspicious in the

neighborhood.• Monroe Police will respond to investigate.• Your help is critical.

More information available at

www.monroemi.gov