Safety & Crime Prevention Tips

SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION TIPS: These crime prevention and safety tips are presented in partnership with the the Cleveland Division of Police and the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

A safe community is everyone’s responsibility. Pease do your part by practicing good safety measures in order to better avoid becoming a victim, reporting suspicious activity, and looking out for your neighbors.

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Safety Tips for Victims Who Have Left Their Abusers

Added on May 4, 2022

Survivors of domestic abuse who have left their abusers can take some steps to create safer surroundings, from changing locks on the doors to communicating about the situation as needed to employers, the school, and others.

Domestic Violence: Plan for Safety

Added on April 27, 2022

Preparations to escape domestic violence include getting a protection order, stashing cash, clothing and spare keys at a friends, and more.

Domestic Violence: Safety with an Abuser

Added on April 22, 2022

If you’re in a physically abusive relationship, please consider the following tips to help try to keep you and your children safe until the time comes when you are able to leave.

Gun Safety: Talking With Your Child About Guns

Added on March 29, 2022

While there is no specific age to talk to a child about gun safety, a good time to introduce the subject is when he or she shows an interest in firearms…

What is a Neighborhood Watch?

Added on March 8, 2022

This is part one of a series of articles about Neighborhood Watch programs, an introduction to Neighborhood Watch programs.

Child Abuse Prevention Article Series

Added on February 21, 2022

Tips to keep your children safe!

Child Abuse Safety Tips: Tips for Intervention

Added on February 7, 2022

Here are some basic tips from child welfare experts if you find yourself in a situation where intervention could be helpful to parent or child.

Winter Safety Tips: The Art of Falling Safely

Added on February 7, 2022

Practice ” mindfulness” – focus on the present and be aware of your surroundings, instead of being lost in your thoughts. STAY SAFE.

Tips to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome

Added on February 5, 2022

How to keep calm and keep your baby safe.

Child Abuse Prevention Tips

Added on February 3, 2022

Tips from helping other parents in the community and vulnerable children to being mindful and examining the way you discipline your children.

Child Abuse Safety Tips: Who is Required to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Added on February 1, 2022

Any person who has cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect should report such incidents.

“Hoppin” is Not What You Think

Added on January 31, 2022

The importance of locking your car doors is underscored by a recent arrest made by Shaker Heights PD; two young men were caught entering unlocked cars after dark.

Winter Safety Tips: Winter Driving

Added on January 24, 2022

They say there are two seasons in Cleveland: winter and summer. Even if you are an experienced driver, you can do well by reviewing these tips.

The CPF in partnership with the OCPA presents the ” Tip Of The Week”

Added on January 17, 2022

Winter driving can be treacherous and stressful

COVID-19 Information

Added on March 24, 2020

For updates and information on COVID-19, we recommend visiting these resources as they are updated frequently and comprehensively.

The 20 Best Home Security Companies in Cleveland, OH

Added on November 8, 2018

News 5 and ConsumerAffairs have compiled some research on the best home security systems in Cleveland.

Things to Remember When Calling 911 – Part III: When to Call 911

Added on July 24, 2018

If your call starts with “This isn’t really an emergency,” you shouldn’t call 911.

Things to Remember When Calling 911 – Part II: Listen to the Dispatcher

Added on July 18, 2018

People sometimes get frustrated with dispatchers because they think that in answering many questions, it is delaying a critical response.

Things to Remember When Calling 911 – Part I: Location

Added on June 26, 2018

Please be advised on this (unofficial) public service announcement, which is straight from a Police Dispatcher. Also, the Cleveland Police non-emergency number is 216-621-1234.

Bullying – Part IV: Protect Yourself From Cyberbullying

Added on April 6, 2018

Bullying does not always happen in person. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that happens online or through text messages or emails.

Bullying – Part III: What Kids Can Do

Added on March 26, 2018

If you are a kid and are being bullied, what can you do? And what can you do to make sure you aren’t a bully, too?

Bullying – Part II

Added on March 20, 2018

Bullying has become an epidemic that affects not only children, but parents, teachers and the community.

Safety Tips: Bullying

Added on March 14, 2018

Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion, to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others.

Gun Safety: Protecting Our Children

Added on March 2, 2018

It is very important that we make sure our children know what to do if they happen to find a gun either in the home or outside.

Gun Safety: Firearm Safety Tips

Added on February 21, 2018

Anyone who is going to own a firearm should respect it and secure it when not in use to help prevent firearm accidents and misuse.

Winter Safety Tips: Frostbite

Added on February 15, 2018

Even skin that is protected can be subject to frostbite…

Winter Safety Tips: How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Added on February 13, 2018

Carbon monoxide poisoning is not just a concern for those who have fireplaces. If you have any gas or coal-burning appliances, you also need to take care.

Winter Safety Tips: Snow Blower Safety

Added on January 29, 2018

Having a snow blower is so convenient, but it’s good to make sure you know how to operate one safely.

Winter Safety Tips: How to Protect Your Home from Pipe-Freeze Damage

Added on January 17, 2018

The cold winter weather that can cause water mains to break also can cause home water meters to fail and pipes to freeze and burst. Here are some tips to help you avoid trouble.

Holiday Safety Tips: On the Topic of Alcohol

Added on December 24, 2017

Practice safe habits with alcohol this holiday season! And if you are a host, here are some considerations to make to help your guests stay safe.

Holiday Safety Tips: ATMs, Solicitations

Added on December 21, 2017

You should follow some general precautions when using ATMS. This installment also advises how to handle solicitors.

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Safety Tip: Common Foods that are Toxic to Dogs

Added on December 21, 2017

With the holidays here and all that entails–such as feeding dogs table scraps–it’s a good time to learn about these ten ubiquitous foods that are harmful to dogs.

Holiday Safety Tips: Shopping with Children

Added on December 13, 2017

Tips to help you keep your children safe while you shop for the holidays.

Holiday Safety Tips: Shopping

Added on December 11, 2017

You may already take precautions such as avoiding carrying large amounts of cash; here are some other things to consider while shopping this time of year.

Charitible Solicitation/Giving Tips from the Ohio Attorney General

Added on December 6, 2017

The Ohio Attorney General offers the following tips regarding charitable solicitation/giving…

Holiday Safety Tips: Driving

Added on November 30, 2017

While festive and wonderful, the holidays also come with some additional concerns when driving, parking and returning from shopping.

Safety Tips for Victims Who Have Left Their Abusers

Domestic Violence: Plan for Safety

Domestic Violence: Safety with an Abuser

Gun Safety: Talking With Your Child About Guns

What is a Neighborhood Watch?

Child Abuse Prevention Article Series

Child Abuse Safety Tips: Tips for Intervention

Winter Safety Tips: The Art of Falling Safely

Tips to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome

Child Abuse Prevention Tips

Child Abuse Safety Tips: Who is Required to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

“Hoppin” is Not What You Think

Winter Safety Tips: Winter Driving

The CPF in partnership with the OCPA presents the ” Tip Of The Week”

COVID-19 Information

The 20 Best Home Security Companies in Cleveland, OH

Things to Remember When Calling 911 – Part III: When to Call 911

Things to Remember When Calling 911 – Part II: Listen to the Dispatcher

Things to Remember When Calling 911 – Part I: Location

Bullying – Part IV: Protect Yourself From Cyberbullying

Bullying – Part III: What Kids Can Do

Bullying – Part II

Safety Tips: Bullying

Gun Safety: Protecting Our Children

Gun Safety: Firearm Safety Tips

Winter Safety Tips: Frostbite

Winter Safety Tips: How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Winter Safety Tips: Snow Blower Safety

Winter Safety Tips: How to Protect Your Home from Pipe-Freeze Damage

Holiday Safety Tips: On the Topic of Alcohol

Holiday Safety Tips: ATMs, Solicitations

Safety Tip: Common Foods that are Toxic to Dogs

Holiday Safety Tips: Shopping with Children

Holiday Safety Tips: Shopping

Charitible Solicitation/Giving Tips from the Ohio Attorney General

Holiday Safety Tips: Driving

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