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Reporting Suspicious Activity
By Brown Deer Police Department
Friday, Mar 7 2008, 01:02 PM
To function effectively, the Brown Deer Police Department needs the assistance of responsible citizens. We depend on you to call the Brown Deer Police Department immediately to tell us whenever you observe any suspicious persons or activity. Don't worry about "bothering" the Department as we are here to serve you. Even if your reported suspicions prove unfounded, think about what could happen if you don't act and the concern was legitimate. Some examples of activity to report:
- A stranger entering your neighbor's house or apartment when it is unoccupied
- Screaming or loud arguing, heard anywhere
- Offers of merchandise at ridiculously low prices
- Anyone removing accessories, license plates or gasoline from a vehicle car
- Anyone peering into parked cars may be looking for a vehicle to steal or for valuables left displayed in the car, or they may be removing parts, gasoline, or license plates from the car
- Persons entering or leaving a business place after hours, heavy human traffic in/out of a residence, or loitering outside buildings
- The sound of breaking glass or any other loud explosive noises could mean an accident, seeing broken windows/doors
- Unfamiliar persons loitering around schools, parks, secluded areas or in the neighborhood or who do not live in the area
- Any vehicle moving slowly and without lights, or following a course that appears aimless or repetitive is suspicious in any location
- Abandoned or parked occupied vehicles containing one or more persons are especially significant if observed at an unusual hour or persons being forced into vehicles
- Vehicles being loaded with valuables are suspicious if parked in front of a closed business or untended residence even if the vehicle is a legitimate looking commercial unit
- Persons conducting “business” transactions from a vehicle
- Persons exhibiting unusual behavior
Not every stranger who comes into your neighborhood is a criminal by any means. There are many perfectly legitimate door-to-door sales, repairmen and servicemen moving around your neighborhood all the time. But criminals can pose as legitimate business representatives so make sure they have appropriate identification if coming to your home. To report suspicious activity if an emergency, call 911. The Brown Deer Police Department’s non-emergency line is 414-371-2900. To learn more about safety and other information on the Brown Deer Police Department you can visit the Village of Brown Deer website at www.browndeerwi.org and our community briefing blog at www.browndeernow.com.
