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06/26/2026
Be alert when using the ATM:
• Never accept help from strangers
• Never hand your card to a stranger
• Make sure the transaction is finished before walking away
• Put your card & money away before leaving
For more tips, read our flyer below
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06/26/2026
Going out tonight?
Pick pockets have been popping up at crowded bars. Make sure you make it home with your property! Keep your personal property in front and (with) you at all times 👜 💲📱💳
06/24/2026
Don't be an easy target. Stay Alert and be aware of your surroundings. These tips can help ensure your safety and help prevent robberies.
06/23/2026
Make sure your apartment is safe by reading the flyer below!
If you would like a free security survey of your apartment, home, or business call or text your Crime Prevention Officer at 929-364-6425.
06/22/2026
If you own a business, please read the flyer below to make sure your business is still safe when you go home for the evening.
Call our Crime Prevention Officer with any questions or for a free survey at 929-364-6425.
Please share these tips with your favorite local business!
06/21/2026
🚨 NEW SCAM ALERT 🚨
Please read the flyer below about a new scam popping up!
Just remember if "the bank" is calling you to have your compromised credit or debit card picked up - it is a SCAM! Hang up!
06/20/2026
As the weather warms up, and more people choose to be ouside, beware of “friendly strangers” whose only purpose is to steal your jewelry.
Check out the following tips by the NYPD Crime Prevention Division to safeguard yourself from these type of thieves.
06/19/2026
Going out tonight?
Remember to always keep an eye on your property & never leave it behind on a chair, or at your table.
06/18/2026
Car thefts can happen due to an easy opportunity.
Dont let it happen to you!
ALWAYS lock your car, NEVER leave it running, and remove ALL valuables!
To enroll in our Combat Auto Theft program contact our Crime Prevention Officer at 929-364-6425
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