E-Newsletter Crime Prevention 
 Technology Crime
According to the FBI, consumers reported a loss of approximately $559.7 million dollars due to internet fraud.  Be careful when providing personal information over the internet and telephone.  On computers, keep the firewall on, install and update anti-viral software, keep the operating system up-to-date, be careful about downloading files and turn off computers not in use.  Report any suspicious activity immediately to the IOPPD at 843-886-6522.
October is National Crime Prevention Month
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The Police Department works to build and renew community partnerships, increase quality of life, decrease fear and incidents of crime on the island.  You can help by celebrating October as National Crime Prevention Month.  You can also help by completing the citizen survey. 
 
Take the Citizen Survey, Help the IOPPD
Police Staff 

The Isle of Palms Police Department is dedicated to
public service and community relations.  Please tell
the Police Department how they are doing by taking
the brief Citizen Survey.  Your feedback is greatly
appreciated.
 
IOPPD offers Business and Residential
Security Checks 

Public Safety Building 
Want to check your home or business for vulnerabilities? Want to discourage criminals by increasing their chances of getting seen and caught? Contact the Isle of Palms Police Department at 843-886-6522 to arrange for an officer to assist you with a Business Security Survey or a Residential Security Survey. 
 
Officers will use a program called "CPTED," Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, to evaluate the doors, fences, lighting, windows, landscaping, signs, sidewalks, ordinances, code enforcement and clean-ups.
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