University of Houston
Division of Administration and Finance
Department of Public Safety
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ginger Walker
Administrative Assistant
713-743-0583
gkwalker@uh.edu
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
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Employees should be alert of their surroundings; criminals sometimes try to take
advantage of the holiday spirit in the workplace. Often, employees are not as focused on
office tasks as usual. If you see an unauthorized person in a place where they do not
belong, notify your supervisor or call UHDPS at extension 3-3333.
Be extra vigilant about locking doors and windows when you leave your house or
apartment, even for a few minutes. Don’t forget to lock doors and windows even when
you are at home.
Make sure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Keep doors locked and be extra careful of strangers coming to your door, as criminals
sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. Stay alert of suspicious-looking couriers
delivering packages to you or your neighbors.
At night, turn on outside lights to deter burglars.
Shop before dark and with a friend.
Stay alert and be aware of what’s happening around you.
Don’t make your vehicle a display case for thieves who window shop by walking from
car to car looking for merchandise in plain view. Put your purchases out of sight, or in
your trunk.
When walking to your car, survey the area around the building and the parking lot.
If you see something suspicious upon arriving in a parking lot, do not get out of your
vehicle. Park at another location and call the police with your observations. When
returning to your vehicle and you see something suspicious, do not go directly to your
vehicle, return to the store and notify the police.