Crime Watch meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Senior Center building. The Senior Center is located at 97 West Portland Street, Mechanicsburg PA 17055. All residents of the Borough of Mechanicsburg are encouraged to attend these one hour meetings.
Crime Prevention Recommendations
- Get to know your neighbors (especially those you can trust)Be aware of local vulnerable places (attractive homes, businesses)
- Do as many daily outside activities as possible (yard work, sports)
- Never leave outside doors unlocked or garage doors open when working outside
- Keep hedges clear of first story window height
- Install storm doors with locks (front and rear)
- Install storm windows on all ground level windows (if practical)
- Install deadbolts on all outside doors
- Install multiple locks on all outside doors and windows
- Install locks on inside doors (house to garage, bedrooms)
- Lock all doors during the day and night
- Install movement sensitive light sockets outside (front and rear) or install light sensitive light sockets (on at night, off at day)
- Use light timers every night in rooms not normally used to establish a consistent pattern as a way of confusing potential intruders
- Install a security alarm system (if practical)
- Dial *69 for the phone number of the caller who does not respond to your greeting
- Identify with license number, all entertainment items (TV, vcr, radio, stereo, camera, etc.) to prevent theft and/or resale
- Never leave large sums of money, jewelry or any other valuable items in your home
- Be watchful of outside activities (cruising cars, trucks, vans, parked vehicles and people not normally present)
- Communicate with neighbors on any suspicious activities
- Require positive identification from people who come to your door representing an organization
- Report any criminal activities to police at 911
- When working, have a neighbor move your trashcans and recycle container to the backyard
- Play the radio on a timer when away
- Notify several neighbors when going away
- Always stop paper and mail delivery when away from home
- Register bicycles with police and use locking devices at all times
- Contact the Pa Auto Theft Prevention Authority at 1-888-777-ATPA for vehicle identification number application to car windows
- Install a car alarm (if practical)
- Lock car doors at all times
- Use the "CLUB" or other security devices when parked
- Never leave keys in the ignition
- Attend the Crime Watch meetings held on the second Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center on Portland Street at 7:00pm
- Be an active participant in the neighborhood crime prevention program by following the above recommendations
