Crime Awareness

Identity Theft is a serious criminal business. According to the Federal Trade Commission, "...as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft."

Current predictions for the 2011 Hurricane Season:

• 12 to 18 named storms, 6 - 10 of which will be hurricanes
• 3 to 6 of those hurricanes will be major, category 3 or higher

Now is the time to plan for tropical storms and hurricanes if you haven't already.  Check your hurricane supplies, especially batteries, to make sure everything is fresh and ready. Make sure you have a full set of prescription medicines if you need them.  If you have pets, plan for them as well.  

Holiday Safety

The Tampa Police Department would like to remind citizens of these Crime Prevention tips during the holiday season.

• Shop with a companion as much as possible, especially during the evening hours.

TPD is currently looking for information relating to an assault in Old Seminole Heights near Sligh and Nebraska that took place this morning at 2:30am.

For more information, go to the Crime Awareness forum.

Crime is down all across Tampa and especially in our neighborhood. However, several homes were burgaled yesterday representing a small spike in normal activity.  We should be aware of the opportunities and signals we send to potential burglars.  Below are three simple things you can do to reduce those opportunities.