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Miramichi Crime Stoppers
wishes to thank the many law enforcement agencies for providing the material used in creating these safety tips for the
public. We hope you find some information to increase your security at home, in public, and on the job. ► Read other
helpful tips from the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety ► RCMP-GRC Reference Tool: Drug Identification Chart ► CBC News Online: Indepth Crime - "Getting
Out of Prison" ► Personal Info. & Scams Protection - A
Student Practical Guide ► Search Missing Children Database - Together to Bring Our Children
Home ► What do I do if a child goes missing? ► Battling Against Drug Abuse - Blackville:
www.bada.ca/ ► Canadian
Association of Chiefs of Police: www.cacp.ca/ ► Canadian Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
(CCAIF): www.ibc.ca/ ► Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC): www.cpic-cipc.ca/ ► Child Find Canada: www.childfind.ca/ ► Crime
Prevention Association of New Brunswick: cspace.unb.ca/cpanb/ ► Crime Stoppers International: www.c-s-i.org/ ►
Cybertip.ca - Tipline to report sexual exploitation of children: www.cybertip.ca/ ► deal.org:
Resource for youth encouraging healthy life choices and ways to overcome challenges: www.deal.org/ ► Department of Natural Resources: www.gnb.ca/0078/ ► Department of
Public Safety: www.gnb.ca/0276/ ► Meth Watch Program - Canada: www.methwatch.ca/ ► Miramichi Police Force: www.miramichi.org/en/dept-police-e.asp ► Miramichi Watershed Management Committee Inc.: www.mwmc.ca/ ► N.B. Coalition Against Wood Theft and Tresspass: www.woodtheft.ca/ ► RCMP - "J"
Division: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/nb/ ►
WiredSafety.org - world's largest online safety and help group:
www.wiredsafety.org/
APARTMENTS & HOUSES
Check out your Apartment. Does your... - Entry
door have a deadbolt lock and peephole?
- Sliding glass door have a wooden rod in the track so it can't
be opened, and pins in the overhead frame so it can't be lifted out?
- Landlord or building manager tightly
control all keys?
Check
out your Building...- Is there some kind of control over who enters and leaves the building?
- Are
walkways, entrances, parking areas, elevators, hallways, stairs, laundry rooms and storage areas well-lighted 24 hours a day?
- Are
fire stairs locked from the stairwell side above the ground floor so that you can exit but no one can enter?
- Are
things well maintained? Are burnt-out lights fixed promptly, shrubs trimmed, trash and snow removed?
Houses clearly delineate private property (e.g., yard,
driveway, walkway) from public space (e.g., street, sidewalk) through shrubbery, alternate paving stone colour, and changes
in grade provide unobstructed views
of surrounding area ensure
entrances are visible and overlooked by window avoid landscaping that may conceal offenders install bright security lights use solid-core exterior doors use solid door frames with proper strike plates
STREET SAFETY
- Use common sense; plan your route to avoid lonely
areas such as parks, parking lots and garages and alleyways; stick to well lit areas.
- Men carry wallets
in your front pants pocket - hip pockets and inside vest pockets are the first places a pickpocket looks.
- Women
carry billfold or coin purse in inside packet of your coat. Carry your purse like a football under your arm by turning it
upside down and keeping your fingers on the clasp or zipper. Don't put purse straps over your shoulder or around your
neck. A quick swish of a knife or razor can loose the purse.
- Carry minimal possessions; overloading yourself
interferes with your vision and makes you appear more vulnerable.
- Get into the habit of paying close
attention to your surroundings, and avoid "automatic pilot".
- Walk with purpose; project an assertive
or businesslike image.
- Look ahead and anticipate potentially dangerous situations.
- If
you see trouble, do you have a plan? Would you be willing to cross the street? Duck into a store or business that's open.
- If
a car follows you or beckons you while you are walking, do not approach the car; instead, turn and quickly walk the other
direction.
- If
someone is following you on foot, cross the street and change direction.
- Watch your body space; don't
let people get too close, even if they appear to have a reason, like asking for time, change, etc.
- Consider
low profile shoes and clothing, especially when walking, waiting for a taxi, etc.
TRANSPORTATION
Car Safety
- Have
keys in hand as you leave the building.
- Parked cars provide good hiding places (inside and out). Be alert
as you approach your car.
- Back off if you see anyone loitering near your car.
- Enter your car quickly
and lock the door immediately.
- If followed or bothered, drive to a public place, store or business and honk your
horn to attract attention.
- Consider car-pooling, not just at work but for leisure time activities as well,
particularly when parking is at a premium.
- Make it a habit to leave car locked and empty of possessions.
Car Jackers- Drive with your windows closed and your doors locked.
- Park in populated
and well lit areas.
- Don't take unfamiliar shortcuts.
- If trapped in traffic, flash lights
to get attention.
- When
approaching an intersection, leave enough room to be able to pull out and get away from the car in front of you.
- If
actually confronted, don't resist. Get out of the car promptly and head in opposite direction.
- Keep
home driveway well lit. Check surroundings before getting in or out of the car. Check inside and under the car before getting
in.
- When
renting a car, ask for one without rental stickers.
- Keep plenty of gas in the tank and try to avoid using self-service
gas stations at night.
- Consider buying a car phone.
- If bumped from behind and you feel
suspicious, don't get out of the car. Motion the other driver to follow you and then go to the nearest well-lit public
place where you feel safe, such as a fire station or police station.
- Above all, remain calm. Take careful
note of all physical aspects of the robber, the vehicle and the direction of flight.
SMALL BUSINESS- Leave cash registers
empty and open after hours to deter burglars.
- Make sure all exterior doors have adequate locking mechanisms
or install a secondary lock, i.e. deadbolt locks.
- Leave an interior light on all night.
- Check
interior for possible access to the roof and secure all ladders and garbage dumpsters.
- Use exterior lighting
to increase the visibility in parking lots and entrances.
- Move valuable merchandise away from the door
or windows to prevent smash and grab thefts.
- Install a safe or strong security cabinet to store valuable
documents or keys used in your business.
- Install an enunciator on entrances to alert you that a customer
has entered.
- Don't
tag your keys with the name of your business. Change locks if keys are lost or not returned by a former employee.
- Don't
open the door until you are fully ready to do business, and don't count receipts until you lock up.
- Never
resist an armed robber.
- Call
9-1-1 for all medical, fire and police emergencies, and anytime you believe there is a need to send police, fire or medical
personnel to the scene.
TRAVEL SAFETY Don't answer the door in a hotel or motel room without verifying who
it is. If a person claims to be an employee, call the front desk and ask if someone from their staff is supposed to have access
to your room and for what purpose. When returning to your hotel or motel late in the evening,
use the main entrance of the hotel. Be observant and look around before entering parking lots. Close
the door securely whenever you are in the room and use all locking devices provided. Don't
needlessly display guest room key in public or carelessly leave them on restaurants tables, at the swimming pool, or other places where they can be easily stolen. Do
not draw attention to yourself by displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry. Don't invite strangers to your
room. Place all valuables in the hotel or motel's safe deposit box. Do not leave valuables in your
vehicle. Check to see that any sliding glass doors or windows and any connecting room doors are locked. If
you see any suspicious activity, please report your observations to the management.
Remember... It is
everyone's responsibility to deter possible theft through sound security practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Within the city of Miramichi, contact Miramichi Police Force at:
- 9-1-1 (urgent matter / crime in progress)
- (506)
623-2124 (non-emergency line)
RCMP/GRC non-emergency toll-free:
9-1-1
(urgent matter / crime in progress) 1-888-506-RCMP (7/24 non-emergency line) 1-888-506-1GRC (7/24 non-emergency
line)
Non-emergency
calls:
- Baie Ste.-Anne RCMP/GRC.............(506) 228-3335
- Neguac RCMP/GRC.......................(506)
776-3000
- Tracadie-Sheila RCMP/GRC............(506) 393-3000
- Rogersville
RCMP/GRC...................(506) 775-0020
- Blackville RCMP/GRC.....................(506)
843-9400
Call Crime Stoppers at:
In Atlantic Canada: toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Bell
Mobility customers dial *8477 on your
cell phone or mobile device
Rogers Wireless
customers dial #8477 on your cell phone
or mobile device Text 'TIP212 followed by your information' to CRIMES (274637)
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