12 Safety Tips for Christmas

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Police Community Relations has gathered “12 Safer Days of Christmas” to help the public avoid being victimized by criminals during this season.

Among the safety tips are:

Shopping

1. Ensure that doors and windows are properly locked when out shopping.
2. Shop with friends and relatives instead of going alone.
3. Park in a well-lit, well-trafficked area at the parking lot of stores and malls.
4. Supervise children at all times when shopping.
5. Avoid wearing jewelry, talking over the phone and texting in a crowded area.
6. Keep shopping bags, valuables, purses, and wallets close to you.

Social media

7. Be careful with social media. Checking in at stores lets potential criminals know you are not at home.
8. Watch out for friendly strangers. They might distract you or put you in a compromising position.

Parties

9. During house parties, never leave anything of value out in plain sight.
10. During social events, don’t get too drunk as you could be an easy target.

Home

11. At home, avoid placing gifts where they can be seen through the window.
12. Avoid leaving Christmas lights turned on overnight to avoid fire or overheating.

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