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Ramsey Photo Contest Winter Crime Prevention <br />Continued from Page 1 <br /> Tips on how to stay safe during the winter, particu- <br />larly during the holiday season. <br />• Industry and Commerce of Ramsey; displaying <br />• Turn your outside lights on EVERY night! Out- <br />diversity of industrial and commercial operations. <br />door lighting is one of the least expensive forms <br />• Life in Ramsey; celebrating the community <br />of security you can invest in. It costs you pennies <br />through events, activities, recreation, arts, culture, <br />a day to leave your outside lights on every night. <br />sports, and gathering places. <br />Burglars are more likely to avoid well lit neigh- <br /> Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, quali- <br />borhoods. <br />• Ensure that your windows and doors are locked. <br />Overall Grand-Prize winner will be awarded $100, and <br />Keep all sheds, garages and gates locked at all <br />a runner-up in each of the four categories will win a $50 <br />times. <br />cash prize. Winning photos will be featured in various <br />• Security alarms can also deter undesirables. Even <br />City publications. <br />the “appearance” of a security system can be a <br /> <br />contest guidelines, found on www.cityoframsey.com/Pho- <br />to be audible and scare people away. It doesn’t <br />toContest, by 4:30 pm on January 2, 2018. Winners will <br />necessarily have to be attached to a call center to <br />be announced in February, 2018. <br /> To learn more, visit the City’s website at www.cityof- <br />• Lights that are activated by movement are great <br />ramsey.com/PhotoContest, or contact the Ramsey Parks <br />for the back and sides of your home. Make sure <br />& Recreation Intern at tbailey@cityoframsey.com, 763- <br />they are installed well above normal height so <br />576-4309. <br />they cannot be easily reached and dismantled by <br />a prowler. <br />• If you are expecting a parcel make sure someone <br />is there when it is delivered or ask a neighbor to <br />take it in – don’t leave it on the door step. <br />• Don’t open your door to unexpected callers – <br />door chain. <br />• Don’t leave hidden key. Use a lock box if neces- <br />sary. <br /> If you are away for the Holidays: <br />• Tell somebody where you are going and how long <br />you will be. Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on <br />your property. <br />• Have a neighbor pick up your papers/mail the <br />day they are delivered. <br />• Make sure your driveway and sidewalk is plowed <br />and clear. <br />• Have a neighbor park a car in your driveway peri- <br />odically to make it appear like someone is home. <br />• Set timers for lights or radio to give the impres- <br />sion that the house is not empty. <br /> If you have any question regarding winter crime pre- <br />vention, please contact the Ramsey Police Department at <br />763-427-6812. <br />8Ramsey Resident • November/December 2017 <br />