Crime & Safety
Ask a Campbell Cop: How Can I Be More Vigilant in My Neighborhood?
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Is there anything you have ever wanted to know from Campbell Police Department? Well, this is your chance to ask.
Patch has always strived to bring its readers all types of information and keep them updated on what is happening in their communities. It is with that in mind that we bring you our column, “Ask a Campbell Cop.” We'll be teaming up with the Campbell Police Department to answer your questions.
Whether you have a question about certain laws and how they might affect you, your family or friends, or how to stay safe in certain situations, we want you to ask them. Every week we will run two or three questions and give some answers.
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To submit a question, email mayra.marcotte@patch.com or add it in the comments section below.
This week's questions from Campbell Patch readers were answered by Campbell Police Captain Dave Carmichael.Q: My neighbors were burglarized but I didn't even notice. How can I be more vigilant about crime in my neighborhood?
Being vigilant requires paying attention to the sights and sounds around you. Many times, people are absorbed in the task they are performing and are not really observing their greater surroundings.
Criminals work hard to blend in and draw as little attention to themselves as possible. If you notice something suspicious or out of place in your neighborhood, call the police immediately and advise of your observations. We rely on the community to be our eyes and ears, and have many great success stories of neighbors who reported suspicious activity to help us catch a criminal.
Editor's note: This information is not meant to be used as legal advice.
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