Bring a friend and don't flash your cash

NEWS RELEASE

SAULT STE MARIE
POLICE SERVICE

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The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is pleased to participate in Crime Prevention Week in Ontario.

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, believes that crime can be reduced by working with our citizens to make our communities safer places to live.

Between November 2 and 8, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service will provide daily crime prevention information to our citizens.

Personal Safety

Personal safety involves taking steps to keep you safe and protecting yourself from situations that are potentially violent or criminal.

Like other methods of crime prevention, personal safety involves recognizing, anticipating, and assessing the risk of a crime occurring.

Being aware and informed is important to preventing crime. 

Be aware of your surroundings at all times and do not place yourself in situations which might jeopardize your safety.

On the Street:

-Plan your route and avoid short cuts through parks, vacant lots or unlit areas.

-Avoid being alone if you can. Get a friend to accompany you. If they can’t, let someone know the route you’re taking. Call when you arrive at your destination.

-Don’t carry large sums of money or unnecessary valuables. Use cash alternatives such as debit cards

-Don’t leave purses unattended in shopping carts or on store counters

-If someone grabs your purse, do not resist. Your purse and contents can be replaced; you can’t

Using Bank Machines:

-Whenever possible use bank machines in visible and active areas during active periods

-Avoid after hour access to bank machines where you are not visible or cannot see into the bank machine area prior to entering it

-Avoid using a bank machine if the door lock seems defective

-Be prepared to start your banking as soon as you arrive at the machine

-Be aware of your surroundings and always make sure that no one has the opportunity to see you entering your pin number or look over your shoulder

A few simple steps and being aware of your surroundings can help keep you safe.

Visit us at www.ssmps.org for further Crime Prevention Tips.

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