The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17

DON'T admit persons who repre- sent Themselves as agcnis, canvass CTS. c'e. Into y0u. business place unless they display ihc!r credentials.
 DON'T leRlee. 10 test and cX- anime frequently your burglar and fre-alarmf Sec that they are Co good order 70 insure their going 0i properly when necessary.
 DON'T trust persons with whom you come in contact because they are prosperous locking. smooth talk CTS, O. with polished manners. Re- member up-to-date thieves do moi look like thugs.
 DON'T fail 10 observe persons l3iiering about your place of busi- ness. Make A mental note oi their lppsarance and notify the police
 DON'T neglect tO inform the tele- phore operator of the exact lOca- ton and the need when you tele- phone for police assistance.
 DON T fa.l 10 keep record of the case and movement numbers Of your watch and also a thorough descrip- ton and all marks of Identification of all your valuable property.
 DON'T fail 10 record the serial numbers of your bonds, stocks, in any corporation. so if lost or stolen, the serial numbers can be furnish ed the police, which will aid in their recovery.
 DON'T after the commission Of crime, permit the handling of any articles which might contain finger prints, as they are Of great value and assistance to the police.
 DON'T leave your automobile un- attended, but if necessary to do so, lock the doors and the transmission, also fasten securely spare tires with a chain. When parked on the street at night, select a well lighted spot.
 DON'T display a quantity of money when paying bills to collec- tors, etc.
 DON'T carry your money or valu- ables in your hip pocket or in the pockets of your outer garments. Such pockets are the most accessible to the pickpocket.
 DON'T discuss within the hear ing of strangers, of valuable prop erty which may be in your posses sion.
 DON'T stop at any place, enroute to your place of business after drawing money from the bank, or on your way to make deposits.
 DON'T fail to have your safe, con- taining valuables. securely locked during business hours to prevent possible hold-up
 DON'T open the safe for any pur- pose while there are strangers pres ent. Make practice of closing the outer door of your business place at the closing of the day, before put ting Valuables into safe.
 DON'T carry large sums of money on your person. A check book is safer and more convenient.
 DON'T omit to have responsible employe of good character to in- Spect your premises before closing for the night and see that every thing is under lock and key and that no person is hiding within.
 DON'T forget to set the burglar alarm before leaving for the night; see that your safe is locked and don't leaves the combination num- bers of your safe in your desk drawer or elsewhere in the prem iSeS.
 DON'T permit your employees to discuss your business affairs with outsiders.
 DON'T permit your delivery boys or messengers to turn over packages to persons on the street who repre- sent themselves as the consignee. Be positive in your instructions that packages be delivered to the proper individual to whom consigned.
 DON'T pay for c. O. D. packages until you have examined the con- tents and are satisfied that the goods have been ordered by you.
 DON'T employ anyone until you have investigated their character and verified their references.
 DON'T fail to notify the police immediately upon discovering the loss of property, whether stolen or lost.
 Waterbury Police Department
 WILLIAM J. ROACH,
 Superintendent.