IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
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911: Call this number when an individual's life, safety, or property is immediately in danger, or there is a crime in progress.
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242-2677 (242-COPS): Call this number for non-emergencies. An individual's life, safety, or property is not in immediate danger, but police are needed.
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311: Call this number for vandalism or if a homeless situation has occurred. This is also the number to call if you need a rattlesnake removed from your yard.
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(505) 768-4850: This is an administration number. When you plan to be away for an extended time, call this number to request that your home be watched.
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(505) 768-4873: This is the number for Pete Gelabert, a Northwest Area Command Crime Prevention Specialist. Call Pete to come to your home for a safety evaluation and to recommend any needed changes to improve your home's security.
What makes it easy for burglars to target your home?
What do burglars hate to see?
How best to protect your valuables?
How to make your home a fortress against a burglar?
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