CRIME PREVENTION

TIPS

BAGUIO CITY POLICE OFFICE

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• For any crime to happen, there are three (3) elements or ingredients present at the same time and place

CRIME

Crime Prevention TipsSafety Tips on how to AVOID being a VICTIM

• Protection Against Snatchers, Pickpocket & other Robbers

DO`s

1. Stay near people but stay away from drunks of suspicious-looking people who could be threats to you.

2. Stay in well-lighted areas & routes..

3.Make a mental accounting of the contents of your bag & wallet so you could identify them when you fall victim to theft and the police recovers your personal valuables.

4. Have a presence of mind & remember the description of the thief when victimized.

5. Keep your bags close to your body while inside cinema houses, churches, shopping malls, markets etc., as well as when walking in crowded areas.

6. When held up, raise alarm only when it is safe.

7. Always bring along a whistle with w/c may get help during emergencies.

8.Take note of get away vehicle used, if possible note down the plate number, model, type, color & the direction it drove away etc.

9.When boarding taxicab, take note of the name, plate & body number.

10.Take note of peculiarities of hold-upperssuch as tattoos, manner of speech physical

appearance.

12. Always stay alert while riding in public conveyances.

13. Aviod walking alone especially at night, unless absolutely necessary.

14.Avoid carrying large amount of cash or valuable

15. Don’t wander alone from the crowd at picnics or outing. Stay w/in calling distance.

16. Don’t resist an armed hold-upper, he is dangerous and unstable.

17. Don`t hitch ride with stranger.18. Don`t disturb the area where the hold-up /crime

was committed to help the police.19. Don`t allow the driver to decide which route to

take.20. Don`t give a hold –uppers any information, give

only what he asks you.

PROTECTION AGAINTS SEX CRIMINALS DO`s1.Avoid unlighted places. Unlighted or poorly lighted

parks are favorite haunts of sex criminal and maniacs.

2.When attacked, use your natural defense and act fast, scratch, kick, jab, bite and scream.

3.When you break away from your attacker, continue screaming and run towards lighted places & possibly towards people.

DON’T`S1.Do not wear provocative clothing w/c may attract

the attention of sexually inclined person.2.Do not accept rides or invitations from strangers,

even friends you don’t completely trust.3. Don`t lose your composure when confronted by a

would-be rapist.4. At home, do not move around half-dressed or

naked. This is an invitation to “peeping toms”, even rapist.

PROTECTION AGAINTS CELLPHONE SNATCHING

DO`s1.Buy cellphone only from authorized dealers2.Record you cellphone serial numbers immediately

after purchase3.Always place your cellphone in your pocket or bag

where it is not visible.4.If there`s an urgent need for you to use your

cellphone while outside go to place where you are more secure-inside stores,near security guards,near police station etc..

5. Always walk in well-lighted places. When walking alone, be on guard of persons following you-walk towards areas where there are people in case you might need help.

6.Keep your bag with your cellphone inside close to your body.

7.When in public vehicles, be alert for snatchers; be suspicious of passengers who come in by threes or fours and who position themselves beside/behind the driver, near the estribo and one among the passengers.

8. If you fall victim to snatchers, report to the police and to your cellphone providers immediately.

9.Always cooperate with the police and barangay authorities.

DON`T`s1.Do not display or use your cellphone in public as

much as possible.2. Do not use you cellphone while riding a public

utility bus or jeep.

3.Do not show to anyone where you keep your cellphone while walking in public.

4.Do not buy cellphone for your children who are not capable of serving it.

5.Don`t walk while texting.6.Do not place your cellphone near the window

adjacent to a pathway or sidewalk.7.Don`t buy second hand cellphone from a stranger.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

- PNP Text Hotline 2920 – to report an erring police personnel

= Type PNP [space][message] & send to 2920- Patrol 117 – Call 117 in case of emergencyBCPO TOC 09204222861-Smart

09175758993-Globe Dial 166 for emergency

(074) 442-1211/442-7944(074) 304-6997

STATION 1 (Naguillan) - (074)-300-9111STATION 2 (Camdas) - (074)-300-9112STATION 3 (Pacdal) - (074)-300-9113STATION 4(TI/EPZA) - (074)-305-9114STATION 5 (Marcos Hi-way)- (074)-300-9115STATION 6 (Aurora Hill) - (074)-300-9116STATION 7 (Central Business District)- (074)-300-9117STATION 8 (Kennon Road) - (074)-300-9118STATION 9 (Irisan) - (074)-300-5329STATION 10 (Marcos Hi-way)-(074)-305-5108Traffic Management Unit-(074) 300-9406

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