The Eastern District Police Community Relations Council (PCRC) was very insightful, sharing updated information on crime in our area, significant cases that took drugs and illegal firearms off of our streets. The PCRC meets once a month at the Eastern District station off of Rt2, on Pasadena Rd., and is open to all residents and communities if you or your homeowners association/community group want to be aware of this important information. Run by volunteers in the community, the primary goal of the PCRC is to build a strong relationship between our police and the residents they serve and protect, and have an open dialogue on concerns.
Some Holiday Shopping Tips that could help you stay safe and your valuables protected:
🔐 Lock vehicles don’t leave anything of value laying out
🚘 Hyundai and Kia remain targets for car theft. Be aware.
💡 Install flood motion lights on your home (but be sure to point them downward and not towards your neighbor per the light pollution ordinance )
🛍️ Put shopping bags in your trunk
📪 Don’t put holiday cards or birthday cards in mailboxes
👀 Be alert in parking lots
⛽️ When you fuel your vehicle - lock your doors, it takes a second for someone to open a passenger side door and grab what they want.
📞 Utility company scams are on the rise. If you get a call from a utility provider, don’t trust it. Hang up and call the number on your bill or number from their website.
♻️ Don’t put large ticket item trash on the curb
📦 Have Amazon/UPS/FedEx deliver while at home
🏠 Charge ring cameras
👮♀️ Go to a safe location for marketplace sales and remove location information for your photos before posting online sales to marketplace or craigslist.