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The holiday shopping season is nearly upon us with the busiest shopping day set for this coming Friday. Many shoppers will begin their day in the darkness of the early morning hours and end their day in the late evening hours, thus leaving shoppers somewhat vulnerable at times to potential criminal activity. To counter any person(s) wishing to perform their criminal acts of ill deed on unsuspecting shoppers, the Indiana State Police offer the following safety tips and reminders:

• Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you.

• Park in a well-lighted area and be sure to lock your car.

• Use extra caution when walking to and from your car, preferably, walk with a friend.

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; pay with a check or credit card whenever possible.

• Deter pickpockets and purse-snatchers. Don’t overburden yourself with packages. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket.

• Do not leave purses unattended in shopping carts.

• Place gifts and other valuables in the trunk of your car.

• Keep your car doors and windows locked at all times.

• Make sure your car is good mechanical condition.

• Carry a fully charged cell phone with you.

• Shopping with kids? Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if they get separated.

• If you notice suspicious activity, contact store security or the nearest police agency. Especially if you notice a person or persons loitering around your vehicle.

• Remember, the most important tip is to know who and what is around you at all times. This includes driving to and from your shopping ventures.

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DURNIL

Everyday in Indiana there are hundreds if not thousands of traffic stops that are performed by legitimate law enforcement officials performing their sworn duty. On a very rare occasion, a person impersonating a police enforcement officer comes to the attention of law enforcement and the public after performing a bogus traffic stop or falsely representing themselves as a public servant.

Indiana code 35-44-2-3 states: A person who falsely represents that the person is a public servant, with intent to mislead and induce another person to submit to false official authority or otherwise to act to the other person’s detriment in reliance on the false representation, commits impersonation of a public servant, a Class A misdemeanor. However, a person who falsely represents that the person is:

1. a law enforcement officer; or

2. an agent or employee of the department of state revenue, and collects any property from another person; commits a Class D felony

Remember, a law enforcement officer cannot make a traffic stop for a traffic infraction in an unmarked vehicle unless they are in full uniform. A law enforcement officer can make a traffic stop for traffic infractions in civilian clothes only if they are operating a fully marked police car.

The following are some tips if you are questionable about the person attempting to stop you:

• Stop in a well lighted and populated area

• Only roll your window down enough so you can communicate (one or two inches)

• Ask for the officer’s identification (even if they are wearing something that has “police or sheriff’ on it)

• Do not leave your vehicle unless your are sure the person is a legitimate officer

• Call 911 and give the dispatcher your location

• If you do not think you should stop, drive the speed limit with the emergency flashers on to attract attention. Proceed safely to location where you feel comfortable or until you observe a second police car.

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MYERS

 Making you aware, keeping you informed:

Jim, co-founder of  b-aware inc.

Each fall the annual crop harvest coupled with the beginning of hunting season and the “rut,” (deer mating season) makes deer movement more prominent and the number of car/deer crashes increase. Motorists are reminded to use extra caution when driving in rural areas of Indiana. Deer are generally more active in the early morning (pre-dawn) hours or the hours just after dusk but could be on the move at anytime. .

Motorists should take the following precautions when driving in rural areas to avoid having a crash involving a deer:

• When possible, use high beam headlights at night and be aware that deer could be standing on or near the side of the roadway.

• Drivers should watch approaching vehicles and observe what may break their headlights beams; it could be a passing deer. This technique allows extra time to slow your speed and be alert for the deer.

• Watch for reflections from the deer’s eyes.

• Where there is one deer there are often several. Do not assume you missed the deer because more could follow. BE ALERT!

• If your vehicle strikes a deer do not touch it. A frightened or wounded deer can cause you serious bodily injury. Remain in your car, make sure you and your passengers are safe, and call the police to obtain a crash report for your insurance company. You should report this as you would any other crash.

• Finally, as always, BUCKLE UP!

For more information concerning deer habits, population, and trends in your area, contact your local conservation officer or the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife at 317-232-4080.