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When attending parties and – Not be taken to fetes, calypsoother activities you should: tents and other adult shows.– Wear minimal jewelry. When leaving your home you– Travel in groups to and from should: activities. – Secure your premises.– Not carry around or display large – Never leave keys in mail boxes, amounts of money. plant pots or under door mats.– Secure cell phones, wallets and – Notify the Police if you are going purses. to be away for long periods.– Not accept drinks from strangers or – Teach your children to lock the leave drinks unattended. door when they enter.– Prearrange transport arrangements – Ensure that the property is and designate an alcohol free driver. illuminated at night. – Be observant when returningChildren should: home, especially at night.– Wear identification cards bearing their name, the name of parent/ Remember it is an offence to: guardian, address and telephone number. – Go through a RED LIGHT even at nights.– Not be left unsupervised at home.– Not be left in the care of strangers. – Travel in open trays of pick up– Not use public conveniences unless vans and trucks. accompanied by an adult.– Not accept food or drink from strangers.

When driving to fetes and other Holders of licensed firearmsactivities you should: should:– Ensure that your vehicle is properly – Ensure that their firearm is secured. properly secured.– Use paid car parks whenever – Not display their firearm in public. possible. – Not draw their firearm unless they– Not overcrowd vehicles. are in a life-threatening situation.– Not drink and drive. – Lodge their firearm at a police– Lock doors when vehicle is in station before leaving the country. motion. – Remember that their firearm is– Notify the police whenever you a lethal weapon and they should observe any strange activities not become intoxicated when around vehicles. carrying it.– Obey traffic signs.– Not leave the vehicle unattended For assistance in an emergency: with keys in the ignition.– Not leave your vehicle unattended 999 or with the engine running. 555 or– Not leave valuable items exposed in your vehicle. 800-TIPS (8477)– Be cautious of persons loitering near traffic lights.– Have your keys in hand when you approach your vehicle.

Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago should:– Carry some form of identification – Secure cell phones, wallets and when attending activities. purses especially in crowded areas.– Take public transportation with “H” being the first letter on the number – Find a police officer if they need plate. assistance.– Verify the cost of transportation For assistance in an emergency: before boarding hired vehicles. 999 or– Avoid dark and lonely areas, ie walking through the Queen’s Park 555 or Savannah at night. 800- TIPS (8477)– Not accept lifts from strangers.– Not carry around or display large amounts of cash.To protect and serve with P.R.I.D.E. - Professionalism Respect Integrity Dignity Excellence

TRINIDAD ANDTOBAGO POLICE SERVICETRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE To protect and serve with P.R.I.D.E.Professionalism Respect Integrity Dignity Excellence www.ttps.gov.tt Email: [email protected]