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Montgomery Co. police offer pedestrian safety tips for busy holiday season
Montgomery County police says that once we turn our clocks back in November, the shorter daylight often leads to more accidents. Officials offer tips to keep yourself safe this time of year.
2 months ago -
After fatal crashes, advice for drivers who need to pull over on busy roads
After a pair of fatal crashes, police are telling drivers that they should do whatever they can to remain inside their vehicles if they need to pull over on a busy highway.
4 months ago -
How to keep minor car accidents from escalating into deadly crashes
A minor collision led to a fatal crash on Columbia Pike in Silver Spring, Maryland, last Sunday. Capt. Paul Starks with Montgomery County police offers some tips to keep yourself safe following an accident.
9 months ago -
Fairfax Co. police offer snake safety tips
Summer is a popular time to visit parks for picnics, games and nature walks. But it’s also a time when snakes are active.
2 years ago -
Tips to ensure a safe holiday for pets
Holiday gatherings can be dangerous for pets, particularly regarding human food. Tips to keep them safe.
3 years ago -
Street robberies on the rise in Northwest D.C.
WASHINGTON — As summer winds down, crime is ramping up in D.C. “We’re finding theft from auto (and) stolen autos are very popular citywide,” said Lt. Alan Hill with D.C. Police. “We’re finding that street robberies…
4 years ago -
D.C. region’s serious crime down slightly; rapes and assaults up
WASHINGTON — Serious crimes across the Washington region are down slightly over previous years, according to new data being presented Wednesday to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The 2014 Annual Report on Crime &…
4 years ago -
Unexpected knock? Beware answering the door
With recent home invasion events in mind, people may feel uneasy about answering the door for
someone they don\’t know. Here are tips on what to do when someone knocks on your door unexpectedly.5 years ago -
Home safety tips for the holidays
During the holiday season, remember these safety tips to avoid unexpected accidents in your home.
5 years ago -
What’s that smell? Tips to prevent natural gas leaks at home
With cooler weather on the way, it\’s important to keep several tips in mind to prevent natural gas leaks in your home.
5 years ago -
Tips for trick-or-treat safety
Halloween can be a fun night for kids and parents, but safety risks rise. For example, kids are twice as likely to get hit by a car, and four times more likely to injure themselves falling, on Halloween than on any other night of the year.
5 years ago -
Police give safety tips for warm-weather home protection
Enjoy the warm weather, but beware of criminals. Arlington police are urging residents to use common sense when leaving their homes.
6 years ago
