HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Anytime a child has an accident, it's tragic, so this Halloween please remember these safety tips:

 

·        Remind your children to look both ways before they cross the street

·        Make sure your children are visible at night. Try using reflective tape or glow sticks.

·        If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are big enough to see out of.

·        Have your children only go to homes with their outside lights on

·        Don’t let your children eat their treats until they have been inspected by you for any opened or suspicious candy.

·        Set a time for your children to return home

·        Trick-or-treat in groups

 

Have a Safe Halloween and remember to stop by the Sturgeon Bay City Hall and meet our communities Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Rescue personnel.

INSURANCE LAWS

In Wisconsin the owner of a motor vehicle must have a liability insurance policy that meets the minimum requirements for proof of financial responsibility. However on November 01, 2011 the minimum requirements will change. The current coverage levels would lower from $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident to $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident to $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, $10,000 in Property Damage. If you are caught driving without automobile insurance you can face a fine of up to $250.00.

CLICK IT OR TICKET & CHILD SAFETY SEATS

Wisconsin law requires all passengers to use a safety restraint while riding in a vehicle. If you or your passengers are not wearing your seat belt you can be pulled over and issued a citation ranging anywhere from $10.00 - $265.00. So do yourself a favor and wear your seat belt it could save your life.

Also if you have questions about your child’s safety seat or to check if it is installed correctly please contact Trooper J. Austin of the Wisconsin State Patrol at 920-929-3700

DON’T BE A TARGET

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors to please lock your vehicle and keep your valuables out of sight to help prevent crime. Leaving valuables in plain view such as your cellular phones, GPS systems, planners, purses, identification and credit cards allow criminals to gain valuable information about out to steal your identity. So do yourself a favor and protect yourself by locking your vehicles and keeping your valuables with you or out of sight.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU OBSERVE OR ARE A VICTIM OF A CRIME

If you observe a crime in progress or are a victim of a crime in the City of Sturgeon Bay please follow these general guidelines.

·        Remain calm

·        Be a good observer get as much information without getting involved

·        Get to a safe location

·        Contact Door County Dispatch by calling 911 for emergencies or 920-746-2416 for non-emergencies (be prepared to give your location, name, address, telephone number and a detailed description of what is going on.

·        Remain on the line until the Dispatcher advises you it is alright to hang up.