The sector 413 community newsletters for April and May are available on the RPD’s site. Or you can download the PDF versions here:

April
May

New sector Lt. Yvonne Baltz also included some tips to keep in mind when you’re out of town this summer…

• Have good locks on your doors and windows- USE them.

• Engrave valuables with your license number or other identification number.

• Stop deliveries or have a neighbor pick up your mail, newspaper or packages.

• Arrange for someone to mow the lawn.

• Use timers to turn lights on or off.

• Hide garbage cans-Empty cans when everyone else’s is full alerts thieves.

• Turn down the ringer on phones or answering machines so that a burglar is not alerted by your absence.

• Close and lock garage doors.

• Leave blinds/shades/curtains in a normal position.

• Ask a neighbor to watch the house while you are away.

• Leave a phone number where you can be reached in case of an emergency.