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Protect Yourself At Home
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LIGHTS:
1 Leave at least one light on -- inside and out when you're away.
2 If you're away, use a timer to turn lights on and off.
UNWANTED CALLS:
1 Don't give out personal information such as your name, address, social security number or credit card numbers.
2 If you have an answering machine, use it to screen unwanted calls.
3 Notify the police of threatening or harassing calls.
LOCKS:
1 Buy high-quality dead-bolt locks -- and use them!
2 Be sure any door and window locks can be opened quickly if there is a fire.
STRANGERS:
1 Install a peephole if possible.
2 Don't open the door for strangers, unexpected repair people, deliveries, etc.
3 Always ask for a company I.D. Call to verify it if you're suspicious.
NEIGHBORHOOD FRIENDS:
1 Watch other houses or apartments, and let your neighbors know of anything suspicious.
2 Offer your phone to neighbors for emergency use, and use theirs when necessary.
3 Keep in touch with your neighbors.
IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS IN YOUR HOME:
1 Don't go in!
2 Call the police from a nearby phone.
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Harlan Police Department, 218 Main Street, Harlan, KY 40831
Phone: (606) 573-1121 Fax: 573-3799 E-mail: harlanpd@harlanonline.net
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