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POLICE CHIEF
Chief Dan Dudik
44 North Forest Street
Geneva, OH 44041
Phone: (440) 466-1111
Fax: (440) 466-0098
E-Mail: policechief@suite224.net
Western County Court: (440) 466-1184
Ashtabula County Juvenile Court: (440) 994-6000
Northwest Ambulance: (440) 466-4900
Victim of Crime: (440) 576-3523
Home safe: (440) 992-2727
Personal Safety
Basic Safety And Street Sense
- Wherever you are stay alert of your
surroundings.
- Send a message that you're calm, confident,
and know where your going.
- Trust our instincts.
- Know the neighborhoods where you live and
work.
- Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets.
- Avoid shortcuts, through wooded areas,
parking lots or alleys.
- Don't flash large amounts of cash or other
tempting targets like jewelry or clothing.
- Carry a purse close to your body, not
dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside of front pocket.
- Use automated teller machines in the daytime.
Have your card in hand and ready. If you feel uneasy about using the machine
or about people in the area, leave.
- Don't wear shoes or clothing that restricts
your movements.
- Have your car or house keys in hand before
you reach the door.
- When going to your car, check under the car
while your approaching it, also check the interior, front and back before
entering it. Check even if door was locked.
- If you think your being followed switch
directions or cross the street. Go to a public place where people are.
In Your Car
- Keep your car in good working condition. Make
sure you have enough gas.
- Always roll up the window and lock the car
doors.
- Avoid parking in isolated areas.
- If you think someone is following you, don't
head home. Drive to the nearest police or fire station, gas stations or
their open business to get help.
- Don't pick up hitchhikers, or hitchhike.
- Consider having a cellular phone for
emergencies.
- If your car breaks down, remain in the car.
Place a "CALL POLICE" sign in your window.
- If someone stops for assistance, slightly
roll down your window and ask them to call the police.
If Someone Tries To Rob You
- DON'T RESIST. Give up your property, not your
life.
- Report the crime to the police.
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