Northampton Sheriff Offers Summer Security Tips

Written by

Sheriff David Doughty

On behalf of all of us at the Northampton County Sheriff's Office, I hope you and your family are excited to jump-start your summer plans in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Here are some safety tips to help keep your family safe during these busy summer months.

If you're traveling out of town, as so many of Northampton County families are planning to do this summer, keep your travel plans private -- don't "broadcast" when you are traveling away from home, when you are home alone or where your children are if they aren't with you.

Sadly, Facebook and other social media outlets are providing would-be criminals with a wealth of information and knowledge that they can use to commit crimes against people in our community.

Just as important, now that school is out, know who your children are with and the parents of their friends.

We all can do our part to reduce crimes of opportunity by keeping your garage doors closed and locked, back doors and windows locked, and cars locked. Remember to keep your valuables out of plain sight.

As always, it is my privilege to serve as your sheriff and I urge you to contact my office if you have any concerns about crime-prevention efforts in your community.

Make no mistake, my fellow law enforcement officers and I will continue to strive to do everything in our power to serve and protect the citizens of Northampton County.

And please, I hope you'll continue to be an important partner in our efforts to keep Northampton County secure by reporting crimes and suspicious activity when you see them so that we can do our very best to keep our county a safe place to work, play, live and raise our families.

I deeply appreciate your continued support.

The writer is sheriff of Northampton County. Reach him at 757-678-0458.

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