Full Notification

During the holiday season, law enforcement experiences an increase in reported residential burglaries, vehicle burglaries, and auto theft. Throughout the holiday season, the Cypress Police Department will have an increased presence in retail shopping centers and will be conducting additional patrols. As a reminder, if you see anything or anyone that is suspicious, please call the Cypress Police Department immediately.

To protect your home and personal items please follow these simple safety tips:

At home:
• Keep the doors and windows of your home locked at all times
• Keep your garage door closed and locked
• Don’t leave bicycles or other valuables unattended or unsecured
• Keep your house well lit, preferably with low-voltage or LED lighting
• If you are going out of town:
• Suspend delivery of your newspaper and mail
• Request vacation house checks from the police volunteers – form available online at www.cypresspd.org
• Notify your neighbors that you will be gone and leave a contact number
• If you have an alarm, set your alarm and notify your alarm company

When you park your car:
• Keep the windows shut and doors locked, remove your keys, and set your alarm
• Don’t leave packages or personal items, especially purses, cell phones and laptops in plain view
• Don’t park in a desolate area of the parking lot; instead, park in a well-lit area


While shopping:
• Shop with a friend or relative if possible, there is safety in numbers!
• Be aware or your surroundings and any strangers lurking nearby
• Don’t carry a lot of cash and protect your credit card information from others while you are standing in line or conducting a credit card transaction
• Lock your packages in your trunk out of sight. Be aware of anyone watching to see if you walk away from your car. If you notice someone suspicious, call the police immediately.
• When you get home, try not to draw attention to the items purchased
• Monitor your bank account routinely for unusual activity
• Use ATMs during daytime when possible or where plenty of people are around