E-Watch - 2015-10-11

View neighbourhood reports for Residential Break and Enters and Stolen Vehicles. Visit CrimeStat to view Crime Statistics in Winnipeg. The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip  To ensure a worry-free thanksgiving holiday, The Winnipeg Police Service offers these simple, convenient travel and Thanksgiving safety tips to keep your family and home safe for the holidays: Remove fall-related objects that might allow access to your home. For example, ladders for cleaning leaves out of gutters can be used to enter a window or scale a fence Don't post Thanksgiving travel plans on Facebook, Twitter or MySpace letting people know that you will be out of town Turn your telephone ringer down so no one outside can hear repeated rings; and review your answering machine message to make sure it does not imply that you are away Make sure to have all mail, newspapers, and deliveries stopped or picked up by a neighbor, friend or relative Never leave a key hidden outside. Burglars know all the best hiding places Secure all windows, including those upstairs and reduce the chance of easy entry by cutting tree limbs away from second-story windows Have a friend move your car occasionally if it is parked in the driveway Use timers to operate lights Consider installing a Web-based home security system, that allows you to check on your home while away and even arm and disarm your system from any laptop, cell phone, PDA or other Web-enabled devices Also, according to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the leading day for home-cooking fires.  These fire-safety tips may help to ensure everyone has a safe and healthy Thanksgiving: Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen in case of emergency, and teach your family how to use it Be cautious when using turkey fryers as they pose a number of distinct safety concerns, including burn and fire hazards Never wear loose fitting clothing when cooking. Long, open sleeves could ignite and catch fire from a gas flame or a hot burner. Wear short, close fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking Utilize these Thanksgiving safety tips this holiday season, and be thankful for your home and family's safety.   E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.