As the holiday season ramps up, the Gilbert Police Department is offering safety tips to help residents avoid holiday crime. Their guide includes advice on protecting packages from porch thieves and ensuring online security, so your celebrations stay safe and festive.
Gilbert PD emphasizes package safety, advising residents to "bring your packages in immediately after delivery" and "sign up for package tracking and delivery notifications." They also recommend parking in "well-lit areas" and keeping shopping bags "out of sight" in your trunk. Staying aware of your surroundings is key to preventing theft during the holiday rush.
Holiday safety doesn't end at home. Gilbert PD stresses checking that doors and garages are secured. For those away, they offer a Vacation Watch service for extra patrols. They also recommend removing valuables from your vehicle and keeping it locked.
Gilbert PD advises shopping from "reputable websites and sellers" and meeting local sellers in safe zones at 75 E. Civic Center Drive or 2332 E. Queen Creek Road. They also remind drivers to "minimize all distractions" and avoid texting Santa while driving to holiday light displays.
And for the bustling youth on school break, Gilbert PD delivers a heartfelt message to the community. Keep lines of communication open with your teens, stay informed about their whereabouts, and make sure they understand the significance of reporting safety concerns. The Gilbert Police Department emphasizes, "Report, Don't Repost,".
To cap it off, in any emergency, residents are urged to dial 9-1-1. For all non-emergencies, Gilbert PD can be reached at (480) 503-6500.
