Peel - Planning a trip?  Then don't forget to plan for safety! Officers from the Peel Regional Police Crime Prevention Services would like to remind travelers of a few safety tips.

Before you leave:

• Check for travel warnings – travel section of the newspaper.
• Obtain traveler's cheques and record the numbers.
• Record passport information in two safe places.
• List emergency phone numbers.
• Passport office phone numbers
• Credit card numbers.
• Traveler's cheque phone number.

• Do not announce travel plans to people that you don't know well.
• Purchase a money belt. Don't carry all your cash, traveler's cheques etc. in one place.
• Take only the valuables you need and properly secure those valuables such as jewelery you leave behind in a safety deposit box.

Traveling Alone?

• Let a friend or family member know your daily plans and plan to call.

Securing your home:

• Ask a trusted family member or friend to regularly pick up flyers and mail when away. Invite them to use your driveway.
• Arrange for snow removal.
• Place lights on at least two timers. Try to duplicate the way your house would normally look.

At the Airport:

• Place your destination or business address on the luggage tag.Leave your home address inside your luggage.
• Do not leave jewelery or other valuables you require for your trip in checked luggage.
• Carry your passport in a shirt pocket if you can.
• Monitor and/or hold onto your bags at all times.
• Be aware of the potential for distraction thefts.

At the hotel:

• Don't allow hotel staff, service people, or any other visitor into your room without confirming who they are at the front desk.
• Do not leave small valuables that can be pocketed in your room.Use the hotel safe if not required.
• Limit the valuables you carry around the pool and beach areas.
• Keep doors and windows locked including balcony doors.

Car trips:

In addition to daily precautionary measures that should be taken;

• Don't leave maps on display.
• Accompany children to the washroom

For further information, please contact Crime Prevention Services at (905) 453-2121 Ext. 4021.