SECURI TY F O C U S
PERSONAL SAFETY & SECURITY The 2024 Tonto Verde Security Survey indicated that residents are very interested in receiving information on “Personal Security.” The TVA Security Committee is pleased to provide the following simple tips on how to better protect ourselves and our property.
EMERGENCIES 911 MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (602) 876-1869 CITIZENS ASSIST (snake removal; lift-assist) (480) 471-3504 NON-EMERGENCY (602) 876-1000 TONTO VERDE HOA OFFICE
PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not give out your personal information over the phone, mail, or Internet unless you have initiated the contact and know with whom you are dealing. Use direct deposit for regularly received payments. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. Avoid texting or lengthy cell phone use while walking alone. When traveling, carry only the credit and debit cards you need. Leave the others safely stored at home. Walk with purpose, alert, and assertively. Hold your purse close to your body and carry your wallet in your front or breast pocket. If possible, always travel with a friend or group of people. Call the Maricopa County Sheri ff ’s O ffi ce (MCSO) immediately if you feel vulnerable or threatened.
(480) 471-2582 SRP ELECTRIC (602) 236-8888 EPCOR WATER (800) 383-0834 REPUBLIC SERVICES DISPOSAL (480) 627-2700 VERDECARES (480) 471-8944 DISTRICT RANGER U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT (480) 595-3346 SHERIFF POSSE PROGRAM RENEWAL (602) 876-1869
VEHICLE SAFETY
The key to staying safe is to be aware of your surroundings. If you notice something or someone suspicious, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 602-876-8477. Control your keys. Never leave an ID tag on your key ring. If your keys are lost or stolen, this could help a thief access your home or car. Always lock your car and close windows all the way. Always have your key in hand before reaching your car door. Never leave your vehicle running or leave valuables in the front or backseat. Keep everything of value in the trunk. Keep your car’s VIN, license plate number, and complete description in a safe place at home.
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