SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S FEBRUARY SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: VEHICULAR BREAK-INS
A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO: VEHICULAR BREAK-INS Fifteen seconds…that’s approximately the amount of time required to fully ransack the interior of your unlocked vehicle and to remove any and all valuables. Fifteen seconds… Despite local and national efforts and public service announcements reminding vehicle owners to lock their cars and trucks…despite […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JANUARY SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: SHARING BANKING PASSWORDS AND USER NAMES
A local bank manager reached out to one of our Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Practitioners, just prior to the start of the new year, and shared a concern that I believe needs to be readdressed. While the topic of password security is not new, and while many have tired of warnings regarding identity […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S DECEMBER SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: REMAINING ALERT DURING THE HOLIDAYS
It’s that time of year! Lee County population swells with guests, tourists and snowbirds. Our restaurants and retail stores are brimming with activity, with shoppers and long lines. While many of us have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, there are others with less pleasant thoughts…criminals and thieves. When out dining or shopping… […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S NOVEMBER SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PROTECTING OUR TRICK-OR-TREATERS
Among the many responsibilities entrusted to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is the safety and protection of our children a responsibility atop my list. Halloween is a wondrous time for most children. The mixture of candy, costumes and frolicking kids makes for a fun and memorable time of the year. The mixture of children, masked […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S SEPTEMBER SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: SAFE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Today’s electronic devices perform incredible tasks. Many of us do our shopping and our banking online…we store personal and private information…we pay bills and transfer money. While the conveniences are remarkable, these devices maintain extremely sensitive and personal information. With the ongoing improvement of technology, many choose to upgrade their devices to newer models with […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JULY SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PROTECTING YOUR CHILD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
While most adults are able to assess risk, young children often lack the wherewithal to protect themselves and to avoid dangerous locations and situations. In addition to keeping our children safe, it is our obligation, as guardians, to teach our children to make safe choices and to avoid potentially perilous locations. The world is moving […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JUNE SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: LIGHTING AND HOME SECURITY
LIGHTING AND HOME SECURITY Residential burglaries are usually crimes of opportunity. Burglars carefully determine the ease of entry, visibility to neighbors and the location of surveillance devices. Upon approaching a potential target, criminals attempt to determine whether a home is occupied or vacant, the potential value of property within the home and likelihood of being […]