Crime & Safety
Aberdeen PD Offers Home Safety Tips
Police encourage residents to take steps to protect their families and their homes
The Aberdeen Township Police Department is reminding residents of simple steps they can take to protect their homes from burglary.
The following is a message from the police department:
LIGHTS
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Residents are encouraged to “light up your neighborhood” by having lights on inside and outside the house. A dark house is a giveaway and an easy target for trouble. Always make sure your house looks like someone is home. Leave lights on when you go out. Make sure all porches, entrances and yards are well-lighted. Thieves hate bright lights.
SAFETY AT YOUR FRONT DOOR
Never automatically open your front door. Make sure you know your caller's identity before admitting them. If the person at your door is a stranger, ask for identification.
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In addition, solicitors and canvassers are required to obtain a permit from the township clerk. Copies of these permits are on file with the police department. Residents are urged to immediately report any suspicious persons and/or activity.
Additional information is on our website at www.aberdeennj.org, under the Crime Watch section, including safety tips for apartment dwellers and steps to burglar-proof your doors and windows.
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