Police Departments offer holiday safety tips

T he Whitehall Police Department has a number of tips to keep you and your family safe during the holidays whether you’re at home or shopping.

Officers are encouraging people to stay alert when they’re shopping. Always keep your packages in sight especially in high traffic areas like the food court and busy stores. It’s also a good idea to keep wallets in your front pockets and avoid carrying large amounts of cash that may attract a would-be criminal’s attention.

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