Residential Burglaries

Project ChildSafe^®

According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, residential burglaries occur at the rate of one every ten seconds.  Most burglaries occur during the daylight hours. A majority of the burglaries occur during the weekday, while most occupants are away at work or school.

There are several factors which burglars use to  decide what homes to burglarize. Homes located on corners are the most susceptible.  There is less natural surveillance and cover. Homes located near the middle of the block are less susceptible. Homes which appear vacant or unoccupied are likely targets. Also, homes were the occupants appear to be away are targets. Homes with overgrown bushes and trees provide ideal concealment for burglars. Homes without outdoor lighting also provide cover of darkness for burglars who prowl at night.

Here are some simple tips to help prevent residential burglaries:

• Remember to close and lock all doors and windows

• Install quality door and window locks

• Secure garage windows and doors

• Light the exterior of the residence, paying particular attention to the rear of the home

• Trim or cut away trees, bushes and shrubbery from windows or other places of entry

• Secure vents, coal ducts and any outside entrance to residence

• Know your neighbors

• When away from home, arrange for mail pick-up

• Make home appear occupied

• When away, let family, trusted friends or neighbors know intended time of departure and return

• If available, utilize police dept. vacation home watch

• Arrange for a security survey by the police dept.

• Note: services available at Hazel Crest Police  Dept.

Applications are available at the Hazel Crest Police Department, 3000 W. 170th Place and must be filled out and signed before receiving a bracelet. You can set up an appointment by calling the police department at 708-335-9640 ask for Ofc. Cathey who will give you further information about the program.

All victims of crime in Illinois have certain rights. These rights include:

• The right to be treated fairly throughout the criminal justice process.

• The right to be notified of all court proceedings.

• The right to information about the conviction, imprisonment and release of accused. The right to the timely disposition of the case and protection from the accused.

• The right to be present at court.

Information and pamphlets can be obtained at the Hazel Crest police station or by calling the Cook County States Attorney's Victims/Witness unit at
(773) 869-7200 or
(773) 869-7494 (TDD). 

During an emergency,
always call the police.

Further information is available on the State's Attorney's Internet site:
http://www.statesattorney.org

Project ChildSafe^® is a nationwide program whose purpose is to promote safe firearms handling and storage practices among all firearms owners through the distribution of key safety education messages and free gun locking devices (firearms safety kits). The program is supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association of the firearms industry.

The Hazel Crest Police Department, in conjunction with Project ChildSafe^®, is offering gun locks  free of charge to residents of the Village of Hazel Crest. The gun locks and safety kit can be picked up at the Hazel Crest Police station located adjacent to the Hazel Crest village hall located at 3000 W. 170th Place. 

The leading cause of death during winter storms is motor vehicle accidents. The Hazel Crest Police Department has compiled several tips to help reduce the number of accidents during winter storms.

1. Prepare your vehicle for winter, (good tires, antifreeze, defroster, brakes, wipers and windshield washer fluid, etc).

2. Dress warmly, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing

3. Reduce speed

4. Keep an adequate space between your car and the one ahead of you

5. Avoid “slamming” on brakes

6. Avoid driving in low visibility

7. In case of loss of control,  gently apply brakes and steer into spin

8. Store emergency items in vehicle, (small tools, booster cables, matches, extra blankets, non-perishable food and water, extra set of mittens and socks and first aid kit), in case of accident.

Residential Burglaries

Project ChildSafe^®

According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, residential burglaries occur at the rate of one every ten seconds.  Most burglaries occur during the daylight hours. A majority of the burglaries occur during the weekday, while most occupants are away at work or school.

There are several factors which burglars use to  decide what homes to burglarize. Homes located on corners are the most susceptible.  There is less natural surveillance and cover. Homes located near the middle of the block are less susceptible. Homes which appear vacant or unoccupied are likely targets. Also, homes were the occupants appear to be away are targets. Homes with overgrown bushes and trees provide ideal concealment for burglars. Homes without outdoor lighting also provide cover of darkness for burglars who prowl at night.

Here are some simple tips to help prevent residential burglaries:

• Remember to close and lock all doors and windows

• Install quality door and window locks

• Secure garage windows and doors

• Light the exterior of the residence, paying particular attention to the rear of the home

• Trim or cut away trees, bushes and shrubbery from windows or other places of entry

• Secure vents, coal ducts and any outside entrance to residence

• Know your neighbors

• When away from home, arrange for mail pick-up

• Make home appear occupied

• When away, let family, trusted friends or neighbors know intended time of departure and return

• If available, utilize police dept. vacation home watch

• Arrange for a security survey by the police dept.

• Note: services available at Hazel Crest Police  Dept.

Applications are available at the Hazel Crest Police Department, 3000 W. 170th Place and must be filled out and signed before receiving a bracelet. You can set up an appointment by calling the police department at 708-335-9640 ask for Ofc. Cathey who will give you further information about the program.

All victims of crime in Illinois have certain rights. These rights include:

• The right to be treated fairly throughout the criminal justice process.

• The right to be notified of all court proceedings.

• The right to information about the conviction, imprisonment and release of accused. The right to the timely disposition of the case and protection from the accused.

• The right to be present at court.

Information and pamphlets can be obtained at the Hazel Crest police station or by calling the Cook County States Attorney's Victims/Witness unit at
(773) 869-7200 or
(773) 869-7494 (TDD). 

During an emergency,
always call the police.

Further information is available on the State's Attorney's Internet site:
http://www.statesattorney.org

Project ChildSafe^® is a nationwide program whose purpose is to promote safe firearms handling and storage practices among all firearms owners through the distribution of key safety education messages and free gun locking devices (firearms safety kits). The program is supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association of the firearms industry.

The Hazel Crest Police Department, in conjunction with Project ChildSafe^®, is offering gun locks  free of charge to residents of the Village of Hazel Crest. The gun locks and safety kit can be picked up at the Hazel Crest Police station located adjacent to the Hazel Crest village hall located at 3000 W. 170th Place. 

The leading cause of death during winter storms is motor vehicle accidents. The Hazel Crest Police Department has compiled several tips to help reduce the number of accidents during winter storms.

1. Prepare your vehicle for winter, (good tires, antifreeze, defroster, brakes, wipers and windshield washer fluid, etc).

2. Dress warmly, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing

3. Reduce speed

4. Keep an adequate space between your car and the one ahead of you

5. Avoid “slamming” on brakes

6. Avoid driving in low visibility

7. In case of loss of control,  gently apply brakes and steer into spin

8. Store emergency items in vehicle, (small tools, booster cables, matches, extra blankets, non-perishable food and water, extra set of mittens and socks and first aid kit), in case of accident.