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Department of

Police Protection

Township of Upper St. Clair
Department of

Police Protection

How To Be Street and Shopping Safe

  1. Drive and park your car with your doors locked at all times.
  2. Lock all packages and other valuables in the trunk. Keep them out of sight to the public.
  3. It is best not to shop alone.
  4. Walk confidently. Be alert, taking notice who passes and who is behind you.
  5. Avoid shortcuts that pass through dark or unknown areas. Use well lit and traveled areas of access.
  6. Avoid large and cumbersome purses. Hold your purse tightly against against your body. Keep your wallet in a front pocket or a buttoned hip pocket.
  7. Carry as little cash as possible.
  8. Be cautious of personal possessions while in fitting rooms and waiting in checkout lines.
  9. Keep track of all credit cards and checking accounts. Immediately report any lost card or bank account to the police and the financial institution.
  10. Consider carrying a whistle or some type of noisemaker. If you find yourself in trouble, use it.
  11. Carrying a weapon can ask for trouble. It can easily be turned against you.
  12. When returning to your car, be observant. Look around, under and inside your vehicle. Have your key ready prior to arrival.
  13. If you are being followed, drive directly to the police station, hospital or other safe public place.
  14. In the event you are accosted, do not delay in following the perpetrators demand for your property.
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Township of Upper St. Clair · 1820 McLaughlin Run Road · Upper St.Clair, Pennsylvania 15241
Department of Police Protection · Phone (Police Administration): 412.833.1113 · Fax (Police): 412.854.5320
Phone (Police/Fire/EMS emergency): 412.833.7500 · 724.941.7500 · 911
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