Crime Prevention

Good security habits keep burglars and thieves away. That is but one reason why your Georgetown Police Department Officers want to build partnerships with you, the citizens we serve. Listed below are some tips on protecting your property and safety.

House Numbers – House numbers should be visible day and night from the street. Perhaps in two places. Shrubbery – Is there a clear view of windows and doors? If not, trim.

Use Locks – Habitually locking the home, closing and securing garage doors is something that might be emphasized to all of us. Hiding Keys – We probably all agree that we should avoid this practice.

Clean-up – Never leave small portable items, such as bikes and ladders, out that could be easily stolen. If you must, lock them securely.

Your Routine – Vary your daily routine occasionally, to confuse any would-be burglar who may be watching your home.

Lighting – Proper lighting is probably the most efficient strategy to prevent crime. Turning interior lamps on with a timer is an inexpensive way to thwart criminals. Consider using a radio left playing when you are away to confuse a would-be intruder. External lighting is also important, but using outside lights only when you are away is a give-away that you’re gone. There should always be some ambient lights on at night. Plan on using photocell switches for these outside lights. Consider using motion-detecting security lights as a backup to your regular outdoor lighting.

Admitting Strangers – Always be careful about admitting strangers into your home. A wide angle door viewer is an absolute must.

Vacation Procedures – If you will be gone for an extended time, make arrangements to stop all mail and newspaper deliveries and have the lawn mowed. Leave a key with a trusted neighbor in case of an emergency. Also notify the Georgetown Police at 809 Martin Luther King Blvd. here in Georgetown.

For more information, please contact Sergeant Loyd Pearson at (512) 930-2594 or lpearson@georgetowntx.org, or pd@georgetowntx.org.

Bag a Tagger

The Georgetown Police Department has created a tip line for citizens to report any crime and is specifically targeted towards our “Bag A Tagger” program. If you have any tips, please call us at 930-CRIME or you can e-mail us at tipline@georgetowntx.org

Tip Hotline

The Georgetown Police Department’s greatest single source of information is the general public. All calls are kept strictly confidential and reward money is available through the Williamson County Crimestoppers for tips that lead to the arrest of persons involved in criminal activity. To report information on criminal activity, call the Georgetown Police Department Tips Hotline at (512) 930-2746 or the Williamson County Crimestoppers at (800) 253-7867. Tips can also be emailed to the police department at tipline@georgetowntx.org.