December 2005

bHoliday Safety Tipsa

Crime Prevention Unit

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety

     The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety hopes that the community enjoys a safe holiday season. Please practice and share the following safety tips year round.

 Shopping

¨      Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you.

¨      Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

¨      Always lock your car doors and roll up windows.  Lock packages in trunk.

¨      If your credit cards are lost, stolen or misused, notify the issuers immediately

At Home 

¨      Be careful with the use of space heaters, and never use extension cords with them. Never use your stove, oven or BBQ to warm your home

¨      Lock doors and windows even if you’ll only be away for a few minutes.

¨      Do not display gifts in view of windows or doors.

¨      Mount tree in a sturdy base so that children or pets cannot knock it over.

¨      Keep tree green by placing it in wet sand or water.

¨      Never burn wrapping paper.

¨      Do not use you fireplace for disposal of trees.

With Your Friends and Neighbors 

¨      Provide non-alcoholic beverage options.

¨      Find alternative transportation for intoxicated guests.

¨      Never drink and drive.

Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to call your Crime Prevention Unit at

(408) 730-7140.