- 21. Child Abuse
- (Crime Prevention)
- The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ( DCFS ) is the agency that protects Illinois children from abuse and neglect. DCFS was established in 1964, and its principle function is to receive ...
- Created on October 03 2017 11:42:04 AM
- 22. Child Safety Tips
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... Crime Prevention Tips for Children REMEMBER, while very few children are actually at risk, you should not allow your child to become vulnerable to risks that can be avoided. The ...
- Created on October 03 2017 11:21:38 AM
- 23. Con Games and Scams
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... or Pager Scam Each year, thousands of people report incidents of criminal fraud, swindles and confidence games. And it is estimated that for each reported incident, two or more go unreported ...
- Created on October 02 2017 03:09:50 PM
- 24. Date Rape
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... affect your attitudes and your actions toward women. Avoid clouding your judgment and understanding of what another person wants by using alcohol and other drugs. Realize that forcing a woman to have ...
- Created on October 02 2017 02:37:39 PM
- 25. Order of Protection Information
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... address. This is important so that they can be served with the Order of Protection. You are also going to need addresses of the places you would like the abuser to stay away from such as your employer ...
- Created on October 02 2017 01:47:03 PM
- 26. Domestic Violence
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... now and then. When that quarrel gets out of control and turns to physical violence or abuse it becomes a crime. What is Abuse? Abuse usually means physical violence such as pushing, shoving, grabbing, ...
- Created on October 02 2017 01:34:39 PM
- 27. Giving a Good Description
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... an accurate description. Following are some of the most important identifiers law enforcement needs to apprehend criminal suspects. Keep this information in mind so that you can give the police an accurate ...
- Created on October 02 2017 11:42:30 AM
- 28. Free Credit Report
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... and date of birth to get your reports. You may also have to answer some questions with information that only you would know - such as the amount of your monthly mortgage or car payment. This is to protect ...
- Created on September 28 2017 11:12:45 AM
- 29. Parents Guide To Internet Safety
- (Crime Prevention)
- What are the signs that your child might be at risk on-line? In This Page Your child spends large amounts of time on-line, especially at night. You find pornography on your child's computer. ...
- Created on September 28 2017 09:59:16 AM
- 30. Preparing Your Child To Stay Alone
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... stay alone. However, there are some signs that show your child may be ready. First, your child should indicate a desire and willingness to stay alone. Children who are easily frightened or who express ...
- Created on September 28 2017 09:42:00 AM
- 31. Protecting Your Home
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... Doors, Windows, Locks and Keys All doors that lead to the outside should be metal or solid-core, 1-3/4 inch hardwood. Most hollow doors can be easily broken through Each door should ...
- Created on September 26 2017 11:54:47 AM
- 32. Rape
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... that give you freedom of movement. Be careful if anyone in a car asks you for directions - if you answer, keep your distance from the car. Have your key ready before you reach the door - home, car, ...
- Created on September 26 2017 10:41:10 AM
- 33. Senior Citizen Safety
- (Crime Prevention)
- In This Page When you are out ... When you are at home ... Protect Your Money Don't Be Conned If you are a victim ... Agencies that provide victim services TRIAD Information ...
- Created on September 25 2017 03:03:27 PM
- 34. Street Sense
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... building or shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or subway-stay alert and tuned to your surroundings. Send the message that you're calm, confident, and know where you are going. Trust your instincts. ...
- Created on September 25 2017 02:45:29 PM
- 35. Teen Dating Violence
- (Crime Prevention)
- ... orders, making all the decisions, not taking your opinions seriously? Puts you down in front of friends, tells you that you would be nothing without him or her? Scares you? Makes you worry about reactions ...
- Created on September 25 2017 02:22:53 PM
- 36. Vacation Security Check List
- (Crime Prevention)
- Going to be out of town for a few days on vacation or business? Make sure you read this checklist on burglary prevention before you leave. Most people believe that burglary happens only to others, ...
- Created on September 25 2017 02:15:36 PM
- 37. False Alarm Ordinance
- (Ordinances)
- ... a rebuttable presumption that the alarm is false. Entries on the Sheriffs Department's complaint offense card shall be prime facie evidence of the facts stated there with regard to alarms and responses. ...
- Created on September 25 2017 02:11:08 PM
- 38. Auxiliary Deputy
- (Traffic)
- ... truck drivers, construction workers, firemen, security guards, business owners and on and on. Ordinary people with a common bond, a desire and willingness to serve, that is the glue that keeps the group ...
- Created on September 21 2017 03:05:28 PM
- 39. Child Safety Seats
- (Traffic)
- ... a child under the age of 8 years shall be responsible for securing that child in an appropriate child restraint system, more commonly called a child safety seat. The parent or legal guardian of the child ...
- Created on September 21 2017 02:38:12 PM
- 40. DUI Enforcement
- (Traffic)
- ... The Traffic Section coordinates the Department’ DUI Enforcement efforts. 322 DUI arrests were made in 2008. Two Traffic Section Deputies are assigned to evening shifts during times that DUI arrests are ...
- Created on September 21 2017 02:18:57 PM