Seasonal & Holidays

Bensalem Police To Give Holiday Safety Presentation

The presentation will give holiday-season tips on shopping and other activities and police will be there to answer questions.

BENSALEM, PA — The holiday season is a time for celebration and joy. Unfortunately, it's also a time when criminals try to take advantage of others' goodwill.

As the holidays approach, Bensalem Police will be hosting a presentation on how to stay safe during the season. The presentation will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Bensalem Township Municipal Building.

The township building is located at 2400 Byberry Rd. in Bensalem.

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Police officers will be on hand to answer questions and give tips for holiday shopping and other activities. Topics they plan to cover include:

  • Safe places to park
  • What to be on the lookout for
  • How to safely enter and exit buildings
  • Where to keep your valuables in between destinations

"The holidays are a time for giving and are intended for family fun," police said in a news release. "However, there are a few people, who may attempt to exploit our citizens' good nature."

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