Community Roll Call
Members of the Wauwatosa Police Department's Community Support Division, with backup provided by the folks at WauwatosaNow.com, are now blogging. We will be providing you with an ongoing series of crime prevention tips, any current crime trends as well as pertinent news and notes as it relates to your Police Department.
Some Quick Crime Prevention Tips
Here · Leave exterior lighting on around your home during all hours of darkness.
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
The busiest retail day of the year, the Friday after Thanksgiving is just a few short days away; and as such its time for the annual shopping safety tips to be posted. Please take the time to review the tips listed below and should you think of some additional tips, add them in the comments section or give me an email.
Counterfeit U.S. Currency Reported in Wauwatosa
The passing of counterfeit U.S. Currency has been reported in Wauwatosa. Business owners and employees alike should be on the lookout for counterfeit paper bills that are being passed as genuine.
Street Smarts To Help You Avoid Becoming A Victim
- Walk with authority and always make eye contact with those around you
- Try to walk with a friend or two
- Be alert to the surrounding environment outside and in, avoid tunnel vision
- Know your route and try to use a very well lit route for night time activities
- Don’t use earphones or ear buds
- Dress casually and comfortably yet appropriately for the activity and weather
- Leave your expensive and even expensive appearing jewelry at home
- Avoid carrying a purse or handbag if possible
- Carry important items including your cash in your front pockets
- Do not flash anything of value
- Carry a cell phone. Inexpensive ones for just emergency use are available
- Avoid texting, it does distract you more than you think
- Only carry the key(s) you need.
- Carry a Whistle to help summon help when needed in an emergency