Crime Watch

Fishers Non-Emergency Requests: 317-773-1282

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Fisher's Police Vacation Watch

Is your home going to be unattended for an extended amount of time? If so, don’t leave your home as an easy target for a burglar. Complete the Fishers Police Department Vacation Watch Form to notify them that you are leaving and the details of your extended absence.

While the Police Department cannot guarantee that your home will not be burglarized or vandalized while you are gone, providing this information will allow members of the police department to make checks on the exterior of your home.

Home Invasion / Home Safety Tips

Home Safety Tips
Install exterior lights at all entrances. Consider motion detector lights.
Install a wide-angle viewer on all exterior doors.
Check who is at the door and do not open the door to anyone you don’t know.
Install good locks on all doors and windows. Use those locks!
Be sure locks on doors and windows can be opened quickly in case of fire.
Leave a light on when you are not home. If you are on vacation, use a timer to control lighting.
Don’t hide keys outside.
Remove house keys from your keychain when your car is serviced.
Talk with trusted neighbors. Keep an eye on their house and ask them to watch yours.
Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you are away.
Install an alarm system that will detect entry and notify police.
Have your lawn mowed and snow shoveled when away.
Close garage doors at night.
Keep trees and bushes trimmed. Do not let plants block doors and windows.

Suspicious Activity
An event that is out of the ordinary or that makes you feel uncomfortable could be a crime in progress.
Adults or juveniles walking casually through the neighborhood looking into windows, backyards, vehicles, etc.
A vehicle driving slowly through your neighborhood with or without lights on.
Something wakes you in the night.
Someone you don’t know rings your doorbell.
An unknown car parked near your home containing one or more people.
If something is suspicious to you, Call the Police!

Fishers Police Chief George Kehl is convinced that having a strong partnership with the police department and your neighbors will give the Fishers community its best chance in deterring and detecting criminal activity. If your neighborhood is not an active member of the Fishers Neighborhood Crime Watch Program we encourage you to call Sergeant Tom Weger, at 317-595-3308, for more information.

As always if you see or hear something suspicious please call 911 immediately

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Crime Watch Alert: Vehicle Break-In / Theft Prevention Tips

1. NEVER leave valuables in your vehicle. Thieves will often take the time to look into windows before choosing a particular vehicle to break-in. Any item, duffle bag or unknown object may entice a criminal to break into a vehicle. ALWAYS remove items such as GPS devices, CD’s, computers, purses, cellular phones, audio systems, keys, garage door openers and other items of value. NEVER leave a firearm in your vehicle!

2. Never leave your vehicle unsecured, even if you are only going to be away from it for a short time. Thieves only need a few seconds to open an unlocked door and retrieve valuables that are left in plain sight.

3. Park in your garage, if you have one. Park in a well-lit driveway if you must. Please do NOT leave your vehicle in the street. If you have to park in the street, avoid dark or isolated areas.

4. Install an alarm system that will sound when someone attempts to break-in, move, or start your vehicle. Always activate the system when leaving your vehicle unattended.

5. Don’t leave spare keys attached to the outside of your vehicle or hidden inside your vehicle. An experienced thief knows all the hiding places.

6. Park in open, well-lighted, and populated areas near your destination. Avoid parking near trucks, vans, dumpsters, or other objects that obstruct visibility and provide hiding places. Avoid parking near strangers loitering or sitting in vehicles.

7. Turn off your engine, roll up all your windows, lock all doors, and take your keys with you even if you are making a quick stop at a store or gas station, or even in your driveway.

If you see or hear something suspicious, please call 911 immediately! Pay extra attention to your own neighborhood and always look out for each other!

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Please consider being a resource for your neighbors- it takes no time at all to get to know each other and report suspicious activity. You can receive the latest press releases via email from Sgt. Gerry Hepp from the Fishers Police Department regarding what is going on in our city.