'Refuse to be a sufferer' forum offers safety counsel - daily Republic - Fairfield day by day Republic

Detective Kathryn McCormick speaks all through Fairfield Police branch discussion board at the city Council chambers, Wednesday. The subject for the forum's dialog turned into "refuse to be a victim." (Aaron Rosenblatt/day by day Republic)

FAIRFIELD — go away your Social security card at home.

keep the hood for your car down if you pull off the road on account of mechanical main issue.

be aware of the way you're going to reply if a criminal confronts you.

these had been among the many facets Fairfield police Detective Kathryn McCormick made Wednesday at the "Refuse to be a sufferer" forum held in the metropolis Council chambers.

A Social security card in a stolen purse or a wallet gives the thief key tips and "identification theft will hang-out you for years," McCormick pointed out.

An upraised hood is an indication you're in a precarious place, she stated.

understanding your response if somebody calls for your purse leaves you less susceptible and more advantageous organized to react, the detective observed.

the two-hour presentation turned into a shorter version of a class taught with the aid of the Fairfield Police department.

McCormick, an officer within the branch considering 2001, referred to that "criminals are searching for the convenient goal." That comprises houses they wish to burglarize.

except you are living in fortress Knox, a burglar-proof condo isn't possible. but you can make your home a more durable target, the detective stated.

under no circumstances cover a further key outdoor the apartment. Burglars comprehend to lift a flower pot or look at the back of a porch light. observe the three-foot rule: Don't have bushes taller or wider than that measurement considering that they can provide cowl for criminals.

If someone knocks to your door and asks to make use of your cell, make the demand them whereas they live outside.

nearly all of rapes ensue within the victim's domestic, McCormick stated, and many burglaries turn into rapes.

That's a key reason why home protection is so critical, the detective delivered.

automobile safety comprises in no way hiding a spare key outside your automobile. Crooks additionally know the place to look for motor vehicle keys.

If a valet parks your automobile at a cafe, give simplest the key to the car – and never to your apartment. Whoever parks your automobile is aware of you're more likely to be eating for a long time at the restaurant, cited McCormick.

attain Ryan McCarthy at 427-6935 or [email protected].