Security Update 

Let’s Keep the Holidays Happy

As we head into the busiest shopping season of the year, please practice a few safety and security measures.

Shopping and Exchanging

• Limit the amount of cash you carry, and use debit or credit cards whenever possible.
• Shop with someone else. Not only is the shopping experience more enjoyable, but there is also safety in numbers.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Shopping is an exciting time, and thieves prey on those who are not paying attention. Refrain from using your phone when you arrive or depart.
• Park in a well-lit area.
• Always store all valuables out of sight. Put items in the trunk or in areas where they won’t be seen by passersby.
• Lock your vehicle and ensure the windows are up.
• Consider making your most expensive purchases last so you can head straight home with them.
• Have your keys ready when you approach your vehicle. Did you know that your keys can be used as a defensive weapon if necessary?
• Look around the vehicle to ensure that no one is lurking and to make sure no one is in it before entering.
• Consolidate smaller purchases into one or two large shopping bags. Never leave purchases unattended.

Personal Safety

• Women should hold purses close to their bodies with the opening facing them. When walking with someone else, keep the purse between you.
• Never leave your purse in the shopping cart, even if you are close by.
• Men should consider keeping their wallets in their front pockets rather than hip pockets or jackets.

Home Safety

• If you have a burglar alarm, use it, even if you intend to be away only for a few moments. If you don’t have an alarm system, consider making this a priority in your future home improvement projects.
• If your house is vacant, consider leaving lights on timers and sign up for TLA’s Property Check service.
• Remember, those fancy boxes stacked in your trash area or yards are billboards to thieves who now know what items are in the house.
• Retrieve packages left on your doorstep promptly and require a signature for expensive or hard-to-acquire gifts/deliveries. If you are not going to be home when your package is delivered, ask a neighbor to secure it for you until you can get it.

Guardian Pro Speed/Camera System

The Guardian Pro system was operational from October 23 through October 31 on Landings Way South and captured close to 2,900 vehicles traveling at speeds more than 43 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. In fact, the system had so many violations that it caused an issue and took our unit offline until the backlog could be cleared by TrafficLogix staff. Please slow down and comply with our posted speed limit of 30 MPH, unless otherwise posted. Additionally, please remind your guests and vendors to comply with our posted speed limits as well.

Happy Holidays to you and yours,