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OBSERVER Volume 5, Issue 1
May 2010
Help give crime a going-away party! Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Every year, on the second Tuesday in August, the Vernon Hills Police Department throws a big party for the community. This event happens all over the country! The purpose is to unite the community and show criminals that we do NOT want crime in our neighborhoods. This year, we will continue our volleyball competition, plus we’ll have free food and entertainment. For more information, or to see what we did last year, check out our website: www.vhpd.com, under the “Upcoming Events” tab. We’re always looking for new teams to play against, so get your neighbors together and try to “beat the cops!”
A Few Simple Steps to Protect Yourself in Your Car Here are some things to think about every time you get in your car: • Lock your car doors, even while driving. Many car- jackings occur at red lights, stop signs or drive-thrus. • When going to the gas station, turn off your car and lock your doors when going to pay the attendant. Thieves love to sneak into your passenger seat while
•
• •
you aren’t paying attention. When returning to your parked car, be aware of the surroundings. Glance in the back seat and under the car before opening car doors. Install an anti-theft device that has a "panic" button you can activate if you sense trouble Drive in the center lane when on highways: this reduces your chances of becoming a "bump and run" theft victim.
Inside this issue:
Let’s
LOCK OUT
CRIME!!!
2009 Crime Statistics
2
♦
Take care of your home, your family, and your property!
Home Security Checklist
3
♦
Meet and work with your neighbors!
Vacation House Watch
3
♦
Plan block parties and picnics. Strengthen your community!
Weather Safety Tips
4
♦
Never be afraid to report crime!! Take BACK your neighborhood!!
Page 2
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
Crime Statistics for the Village of Vernon Hills PART I CRIMES Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Burglary to Auto
Criminal Sexual Assault
Homicide
Motor Vehicle Theft
Robbery
Theft
Cannabis Control Act
Controlled Substances Act
Criminal Damage
Criminal Trespass
Deceptive Practice
Disorderly Conduct
Fireworks
Hypo-Syringes/Needles Act
Interference With Officers
Kidnapping
Liquor Control Act
Offenses Involving Children
Sex Offenses
Simple Assault
Simple Battery
Warrant Arrests
Weapons Offenses
Violation Order of Protection
PART II CRIMES
1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Part I Crimes
785
699
738
700
729
Part II Crimes
875
1,010
1,026
759
759
25,000 24,000 23,000 22,000 21,000 20,000 19,000 18,000 17,000 16,000 15,000 Total Calls
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
19,184
20,326
19,727
24,658
20,462
Page 3
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
Home Security Checklist Yes
♦
All doors and windows are locked at night and every time we leave the house, even if it’s for, “just a few minutes!” This includes the door from the attached garage into the house.
♦
All entryways have working, keyed entry lock and a deadbolt.
♦
The outside is well-lit every night.
♦
Since I use a timer when I’m away so lights go on every night, my home always looks occupied.
♦
I never hide a key outside because bad guys know all the hiding places, even the “secret” ones!
♦
My windows have been drilled and pinned, because locks can be jimmied, but pins can’t!
♦
My trees and shrubs have been trimmed so criminals don’t have a place to hide.
♦
I have secured my sliding door with a bar on the bottom and screws on the top.
♦
My house number is clearly displayed so Police and other Emergency vehicles can find my address easily.
♦
Gate latches, garage doors and shed doors are all locked with security padlocks.
♦
Bicycles are always locked up, even if left for “just a minute!.”
♦
Grills, lawn mowers and other valuables are locked up.
♦
I have taken an inventory of my valuables and have up to date photographs of them.
♦
I have engraved all my large valuables with my driver’s license number and I have written down all serial numbers.
♦
When I’m going to be away for more than one day, I arrange for someone to pick-up my mail and newspaper, or I suspend my delivery.
No
REMEMBER: The Vernon Hills Police Department will check your home periodically while you are away. This is a free service for the residents of Vernon Hills. All you need to do is contact the police department before you leave. You can do this in a couple of ways. You can either call the police department at (847) 362-4449 or you can print out a Vacation House Watch request form and fax it to the Department at (847-549-8028). The request form is available for download on our website under the Safety & Security tab (Residential Security).
The Vernon Hills Police Department is always striving to make your community safer. Join Neighborhood Watch today!!!
For More Information, Contact Officer Sharon Joseph Crime Prevention Unit (847) 247-4889 [email protected]
We’re on the WEB! www.VHPD.com
Weather Safety Tips Lightning Safety Tips ♦
Avoid contact with corded phones.
♦
Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords; unplug things beforehand. Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands, take a shower, wash dishes or laundry.
♦
Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
♦
Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls.
♦
Decide in advance where you will take shelter. When a tornado approaches, go there immediately.
♦
Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed; cut weak branches and trees that could fall on your house.
♦
Identify escape routes from your home and designate an emergency meeting place for your family to reunite if you become separated.
♦
Move anything in your
Know the signs of a tornado: ♦
Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base.
♦
Whirling dust or debris on the ground under a cloud base.
♦
Hail or heavy rain followed by either dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift.
♦
Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn’t fade in a few seconds like thunder.
The Neighborhood Watch Triangle
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754 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Tim
Mark Fleischhauer, Chief of Police
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Vernon Hills Police Department
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♦
yard that could become flying debris inside your house or garage.
Tornado Safety Tips
Phone: 847-362-4434 Fax: 847-367-3734
Commitment
Neighbors
e
OBSERVER Volume 5, Issue 1
May 2010
Help give crime a going-away party! Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Every year, on the second Tuesday in August, the Vernon Hills Police Department throws a big party for the community. This event happens all over the country! The purpose is to unite the community and show criminals that we do NOT want crime in our neighborhoods. This year, we will continue our volleyball competition, plus we’ll have free food and entertainment. For more information, or to see what we did last year, check out our website: www.vhpd.com, under the “Upcoming Events” tab. We’re always looking for new teams to play against, so get your neighbors together and try to “beat the cops!”
A Few Simple Steps to Protect Yourself in Your Car Here are some things to think about every time you get in your car: • Lock your car doors, even while driving. Many car- jackings occur at red lights, stop signs or drive-thrus. • When going to the gas station, turn off your car and lock your doors when going to pay the attendant. Thieves love to sneak into your passenger seat while
•
• •
you aren’t paying attention. When returning to your parked car, be aware of the surroundings. Glance in the back seat and under the car before opening car doors. Install an anti-theft device that has a "panic" button you can activate if you sense trouble Drive in the center lane when on highways: this reduces your chances of becoming a "bump and run" theft victim.
Inside this issue:
Let’s
LOCK OUT
CRIME!!!
2009 Crime Statistics
2
♦
Take care of your home, your family, and your property!
Home Security Checklist
3
♦
Meet and work with your neighbors!
Vacation House Watch
3
♦
Plan block parties and picnics. Strengthen your community!
Weather Safety Tips
4
♦
Never be afraid to report crime!! Take BACK your neighborhood!!
Page 2
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
Crime Statistics for the Village of Vernon Hills PART I CRIMES Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Burglary to Auto
Criminal Sexual Assault
Homicide
Motor Vehicle Theft
Robbery
Theft
Cannabis Control Act
Controlled Substances Act
Criminal Damage
Criminal Trespass
Deceptive Practice
Disorderly Conduct
Fireworks
Hypo-Syringes/Needles Act
Interference With Officers
Kidnapping
Liquor Control Act
Offenses Involving Children
Sex Offenses
Simple Assault
Simple Battery
Warrant Arrests
Weapons Offenses
Violation Order of Protection
PART II CRIMES
1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Part I Crimes
785
699
738
700
729
Part II Crimes
875
1,010
1,026
759
759
25,000 24,000 23,000 22,000 21,000 20,000 19,000 18,000 17,000 16,000 15,000 Total Calls
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
19,184
20,326
19,727
24,658
20,462
Page 3
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
Home Security Checklist Yes
♦
All doors and windows are locked at night and every time we leave the house, even if it’s for, “just a few minutes!” This includes the door from the attached garage into the house.
♦
All entryways have working, keyed entry lock and a deadbolt.
♦
The outside is well-lit every night.
♦
Since I use a timer when I’m away so lights go on every night, my home always looks occupied.
♦
I never hide a key outside because bad guys know all the hiding places, even the “secret” ones!
♦
My windows have been drilled and pinned, because locks can be jimmied, but pins can’t!
♦
My trees and shrubs have been trimmed so criminals don’t have a place to hide.
♦
I have secured my sliding door with a bar on the bottom and screws on the top.
♦
My house number is clearly displayed so Police and other Emergency vehicles can find my address easily.
♦
Gate latches, garage doors and shed doors are all locked with security padlocks.
♦
Bicycles are always locked up, even if left for “just a minute!.”
♦
Grills, lawn mowers and other valuables are locked up.
♦
I have taken an inventory of my valuables and have up to date photographs of them.
♦
I have engraved all my large valuables with my driver’s license number and I have written down all serial numbers.
♦
When I’m going to be away for more than one day, I arrange for someone to pick-up my mail and newspaper, or I suspend my delivery.
No
REMEMBER: The Vernon Hills Police Department will check your home periodically while you are away. This is a free service for the residents of Vernon Hills. All you need to do is contact the police department before you leave. You can do this in a couple of ways. You can either call the police department at (847) 362-4449 or you can print out a Vacation House Watch request form and fax it to the Department at (847-549-8028). The request form is available for download on our website under the Safety & Security tab (Residential Security).
The Vernon Hills Police Department is always striving to make your community safer. Join Neighborhood Watch today!!!
For More Information, Contact Officer Sharon Joseph Crime Prevention Unit (847) 247-4889 [email protected]
We’re on the WEB! www.VHPD.com
Weather Safety Tips Lightning Safety Tips ♦
Avoid contact with corded phones.
♦
Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords; unplug things beforehand. Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands, take a shower, wash dishes or laundry.
♦
Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
♦
Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls.
♦
Decide in advance where you will take shelter. When a tornado approaches, go there immediately.
♦
Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed; cut weak branches and trees that could fall on your house.
♦
Identify escape routes from your home and designate an emergency meeting place for your family to reunite if you become separated.
♦
Move anything in your
Know the signs of a tornado: ♦
Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base.
♦
Whirling dust or debris on the ground under a cloud base.
♦
Hail or heavy rain followed by either dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift.
♦
Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn’t fade in a few seconds like thunder.
The Neighborhood Watch Triangle
e
754 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Tim
Mark Fleischhauer, Chief of Police
lic e
Vernon Hills Police Department
Po
♦
yard that could become flying debris inside your house or garage.
Tornado Safety Tips
Phone: 847-362-4434 Fax: 847-367-3734
Commitment
Neighbors
