**Safety Tips**
The Resident State Trooper and East Lyme Police wish to assist business owners and home owners in protecting their assets. There are several steps persons may take to safeguard their businesses or home.
If you will be away from your home or business
01: Consider investing in a quality surveillance system with a recording capability. This may also benefit your business in regard to insurance.
02: Update emergency contact information with your alarm company.
03: Make sure exterior doors are locked when you, or your employees leave at night.
04: Open cash register drawers and remove monies from the business overnight.
05: Post police and emergency telephone numbers in a conspicuous location so they will be readily available during an emergency.
06: Report any suspicious activity or persons to the police immediately. Do not wait.
07: Get the best description possible of the suspect(s) or any involved vehicle. Timely reporting of this information is critical.
If you will be away from your home or business
01: Please contact the East Lyme Resident Troopers Office at 739-7007, or 739-5900, and request that patrol checks are made of your home or business during your absence. Please provide the following information;
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The dates and times that you will be away.
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The names and contact information for persons to be notified in the event of emergency
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The names of persons that may visit the property during your absence (Caretakers, house cleaners, persons caring for animals, etc.).
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A description of any vehicle that may be at the property.
02: Contact your neighbors, and inform them of your trip and the dates you
will be away
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03: Request that they contact the police should they see any unexpected people or vehicles on the property.
04: Contact your mail and newspaper carriers and cancel deliveries during your absence. Uncollected mail and packages are flags for potential burglars.
05: Use of motion lights helps deter thieves. While it may not stop ALL burglars, most will shy away from an area that is well lit for fears of being seen by neighbors or passer-bys.
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