Decatur PD: Theft Prevention Tips & Online Vacation Card

From Juanchella Francis, Decatur Police Department:

Theft prevention tips and instructions to complete an online vacation card are detailed below:

THEFTS USUALLY OCCUR BETWEEN 6AM and 6PM. REMEMBER TO PLACE POWER TOOLS & LAWN EQUIPMENT IN AREAS THAT ARE LOCKED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

ACTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH INVOLVEMENT IS ENCOURAGED AND WILL ASSIST DECATUR POLICE OFFICERS IN THEIR EFFORT TO END THIS TYPE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

REMEMBER TO BE CAUTIOUS OF PEOPLE SOLICITING YARD WORK. ALSO, BE OBSERVANT OF ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL THE POLICE IF YOU SEE SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY,

911 IS THE EMERGENCY NUMBER & (404) 373-6551 IS THE NON EMERGENCY NUMBER.

If you and your family are travelling this summer please remember to complete an online vacation card before your travels. The directions to do so are detailed below:

Vacation Card:

-Go to www.decaturga.com

-Underneath New! Open City Hall Forums, Click on Open City Hall

-Underneath News Flash!, Click on “Introducing Decatur Online Communication Management System”

-Underneath News Flash! Introducing Decatur Online Communication Management System, Click on “Make A Request”

-Underneath Request for Services, Click on “Make A Request”

-Underneath Topic Areas, Click on “Public Safety (Police/Fire)” and Click on “Out of Town House Check”

-Complete the form underneath “Contact Details” and submit your request

HAVE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE SUMMER!!!

Decatur Police Department