The Gwinnett County Police Depatment would like to share the following holiday season safety tips:

When you are out shopping:
• Make sure to lock your cars
• Take all of your valuables out of your car
• Don’t carry large quantities of cash
• Try to get your shopping done during the day
• If you are walking to your car at night use a security escort
• Pay close attention to your surroundings when approaching your car
• Have your keys in your hand before you get to your car

When you go to a holiday party:
• Do not drink and drive
• Have a designated driver
• If your child goes to a party set him/her a curfew to be home
• Make sure you know who will be with and in charge of your child’s parties
• If an emergency happens immediately call 911