Safety Tips for Travelers
Monday, November 10, 2008 08:57 am | 11/10/2008 01:16 pm
When your traveling for business or pleasure, make sure you remember these safety tips provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office
1) Don't answer the door in a hotel or motel room without first verifying the identity of the person at the door. If the person claims to be an employee, call the front desk ask if someone from their staff is supposed to have access to your room and for what purpose.
2) When returning to your hotel or motel late in the evening, use the main entrance of the building. Be observant and look around while entering parking lots.
3) Close the door securely whenever you are in your room and use all the locking devices provided.
4) Don't needlessly display guest room keys in public or carelessly leave them on restaurant tables, at the swimming pool, or other places where they can be easily stolen.
5) Do not draw attention to yourself by displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewerly.
6) Do not invite strangers to your room.
7) Place all valuables in the hotel or motel's safe deposit box.
8) Check to see that any sliding glass doors or windows and any connecting room doors are locked.
9) Don't leave purses or pocketbooks on the back of a chair when dining out; keep them in your lap and insight.
10) If you see any suspicious activity, please report your observations to the management.
11) Discretely carry a map and be familiar with the area you are visiting. Plan trips in advance.
