DEARBORN — With the nice weather and warmer temperatures, there is also the chance of a crime occurring in your neighborhood. The Dearborn Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit would like to remind residents of the following crime prevention tips:

• Always keep your home’s doors and windows locked when you leave your home, even if you leave for a short period.

• Secure all lawn & gardening equipment in your garage.

• Keep your garage door closed and locked.

• Never leave your garage open and unattended.

• Always secure bicycles.

• Do not allow solicitors into your home.

• Be cautious of solicitors or contractors who offer to repair your home at a “deep discount” and/or who request cash up front to complete the work.

• Become active in Neighborhood Watch.

• Do not allow mail or newspapers to build up in your mailbox or on your porch.

• If you go on vacation, register your home with the Dearborn Police Reserve Vacation House Check program at (313) 943-2241 or online at cityofdearborn.org.

• Keep your vehicle’s doors locked.

• Keep your vehicle’s windows closed.

• Do not keep valuables in your vehicle (GPS units, laptops, Ipods). 

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Report any suspicious activity to the Dearborn Police Department’s Suspicious Activity line at (313) 943-3030.

• For emergencies, call 911 .

These tips will help reduce the opportunity of becoming a victim of crime. 

All residents are encouraged to sign up to receive free text or email emergency alerts directly from the Police Department through the NIXLE system. Simply text 48126 to phone number 888-777 on your cell phone or log onto www.nixle.com to set up a free account.

Residents can also contact the Dearborn Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit at 313.943.3092 with additional questions.