Top 10 Johnston Crime Prevention Tips
- Keep overhead garage doors closed whenever out of immediate sight.
- Lock vehicles and remove valuable property whenever unattended.
- Avoid placing outgoing mail in residential mailboxes and remove incoming mail from mailboxes as soon as possible.
- Keep purses with you at all times when away from home. Avoid leaving purses in a car, on the ground, in a neighboring seat, or hanging on the back of a chair.
- Only take necessary items of financial value with you when away from home. Leave unnecessary cash, credit cards, and important documents secured at home instead of routinely carrying them around in your wallet or purse.
- Never respond to unsolicited phone calls or emails requesting personal or financial information until you have confirmed the requesting party is legitimate.
- Keep an updated inventory of all valuable property including a picture and descriptive information (appraisals and/or serial number when applicable).
- Avoid allowing uninvited visitors into your home. If you did not personally invite them and do not know them, have them remain outside during their visit.
- Never give personal or financial information to a solicitor unless you can confirm the validity of the business or organization they are representing.
- Avoid setting items of value (purses, wallets, personal electronics, etc.) where they can easily be seen from outside the home.
The Johnston Police Department has officers on duty 24 hours a day. Officers can be reached at (515) 278-2345.
Citizen comments about the police department are welcome and we encourage you to e-mail your thoughts and views to admin@police.ci.johnston.ia.us.
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