Holiday Safety Tips From The GCSO

With the holidays again upon us, The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is providing basic holiday safety tips:

Shopping Safety:

- Shop with a friend or group. The bigger the group, the safer you are.

- Lock all vehicle doors before entering a store or shopping center.

- Park your vehicle in well lit areas; especially if shopping during evening hours.

- Keep all packages in an enclosed trunk space that can be locked. 

- Leave personal documents such as social security cards and birth certificates in a safe place at home versus in your purse or wallet.

Travel Safety:

- Keep lights on in your home while you are away during the holidays.

- Turn on your security system, if you have one installed in your home.

- Tell your neighbors you are going to be gone and that no one should be in your home.

- Stop your mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor collect these items for you while you are away.

- Check all windows and doors to make sure they are locked before leaving home.