The holiday season brings a lot of excitement, but is also a time to extra careful. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Offfice would like to remind you of some simple precautions to help you enjoy the holidays.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is proud to bring you "The 12 Days of Holiday Safety".
On the first day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to always do the #9PMRoutine!
Remove valuables and firearms from your unattended vehicles. Remember to lock your car doors.
On the second day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to plan ahead when shopping.
Always make your big purchases during your last stop!
On the third day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you that when using an online marketplace you can make the legal exchange at a JSO substation or JSO Headquarters in downtown Jacksonville (501 E. Bay Street)!
#SaferTransaction
On the fourth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to keep the lights on when you are not at home!
Remember to use timers or leave a light on when you aren’t home.
On the fifth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to be smart about what you share on social media and when.
Exercise caution with what you share on social media while you are out of town.
On the sixth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you there is safety in numbers!
When possible shop with others!
On the seventh day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to think before you drink.
Don't Drink and Drive! Have a designated driver!
On the eighth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to breakdown boxes and place in a dark trash bag!
Don’t advertise your possessions!
On the ninth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to keep garage doors closed
unless you’re working in your garage or in the driveway/yard.
On the tenth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you not to display gifts under a tree in front of a window for passing traffic to see.
On the eleventh day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you to load your trunk when you leave a location.
Don’t load your trunk, fill it with valuables, close it and walk away to continue shopping.
On the twelfth day of Holiday Safety, JSO reminds you if you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
If you see something suspicious or unlawful activity please notify police. For non-emergencies please call (904) 630-0500, for emergencies please call 9-1-1 (TTY Services Available).
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For more information about the #9PMRoutine please visit JSO on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleSheriffsOffice, Twitter at
www.twitter.com/JSOPIO, or Instagram at
www.instagram.com/JAXSHERIFF.
For more information about Safer Transaction and JSO locations/times please visit:
https://www.jaxsheriff.org/Resources/services.aspx
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