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"By using some of these tips,
you can help me take a
BITE OUT OF CRIME"
-McGruff the Crime Dog |
A common misconception by the general public is that nobody can
control who may be the next victim of a crime. This belief is
very prevalent in the Nags Head area due to it being a resort area and
having a lower crime rate as compared to most cities. The fact
of the matter is that all too often a victim of a crime is not someone
who has been picked completely at random, but rather someone who has
made themselves a more desirable target. What follows are some
basic tips compiled by the National Crime Prevention Council and some
tips which are specific to the Nags Head area of what you can
do to better deter the criminal from choosing you as the next
victim. By following some of these suggestions you will not be
impervious to criminal activity, but your chances of being a victim
should decrease.
GENERAL TIPS
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Use a door viewer before opening your
door. Always demand identification from a stranger who comes to your home.
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Always lock up before leaving your home.
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Do not hide your keys outdoors anywhere.
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Use interior and exterior lighting at all times.
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Use well lit streets; not bushy areas or shortcuts for walking..
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Carry signaling devices like shriek alarms or a whistle.
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Do not carry large sums of money or wear expensive jewelry when
walking.
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If you think someone is following you, switch directions and
head for a populated area.
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Always look inside your car before entering it.
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If you need to attract attention while in your car, honk the
horn repeatedly.
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Never pickup hitchhikers.
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Always lock your car and never leave the keys inside it.
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Never leave anything valuable inside your car.
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Utilize an "etching program" and have your social
security number or driver's license number engraved onto
valuables to assist with identification.
.NAGS HEAD AREA TIPS
When staying at a hotel:
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Never leave luggage unattended.
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Lock your room windows and doors whenever you leave.
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Do not leave cash or jewelry laying about when you
leave the room.
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Do not leave unsecured items on/in your vehicle
(i.e.: fishing poles, beach chairs, etc.).
When at the beach:
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Do not leave your items unattended.
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Hide keys, money and other valuables in certain
areas within your items so you do not lose them in the sand.
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Make sure to lock your cottage or hotel room while
at the beach.
When driving in Nags Head:
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While driving on US158, if traffic conditions
permit,
use the left lane for passing and the right lane for traveling.
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Give yourself extra time to get to your destination
in the summer months.
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When trying to locate a destination or while
sightseeing, continue to be aware of the traffic conditions around
you.
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When driving your four wheel drive vehicle on the
beach have your permit displayed on the front of the vehicle and
deflate your tires to at least 18 p.s.i. (Beach driving in Nags
Head is permissible only by permit between October 1st to May 1st
and permits may be obtained at local tackle stores or the Town of
Nags Head Municipal Complex).
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Always travel the posted speed limit.
While in
Nags Head:
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Pit fires are permissible on the beaches only after
obtaining a free pit fire permit from the Nags Head Fire Division on
the day you wish to have the fire.
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Use of four wheeler ATV's on the beaches is illegal.
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Stay at least 300 feet away from piers when surfing
and your board must be leashed.
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Dogs are permitted on the beaches as long as they
are leashed.
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Use of Pyrotechnics which explode or are
self-propelled is illegal.
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Use the multi-use path along NC HWY 12 and NC HWY
1243 for walking, jogging and biking.
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Use of skateboards or
roller blades
on US HWY 158 and
NC HWY 12 is illegal.
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