Tip of the week:
NYPD Snowstorm Tips and Awareness
Due to the anticipated arrival of winter storm Jonas this Saturday, the New York City area needs to stay informed and be ready for possible high winds, snow accumulations, and whiteout conditions as well as the potential for power outages, high tides, and other problems caused by these types of … <Read More>
NYPD Holiday Safety Tips
Stay alert and aware of your surroundings.
Secure bags and valuables before exiting or entering parked vehicles and public transit facilities.
Avoid leaving valuables in your car. Whenever possible, place items out of sight prior to arriving at your destination. (GPS, Electronics, etc.
Travel on populated, well-lit streets. Plan your … <Read More>
Paris Attacks
The NYPD is in close touch with our French police counterparts as well as our FBI partners here, following the tragic events in Paris. Out of an abundance of caution, as part of an enhanced counterterrorism overlay the Counterterrorism Bureau has made the following deployments: the NYPD Counterterrorism Response Command … <Read More>
Be fit, but be smart!
A healthy lifestyle has many rewards, and for many people this means going to a gym or workout facility. But when you pack your exercise gear think about what you really need and think about safety….
Get a good lock! Center dial combination locks are not recommended due to … <Read More>
Cyber Tip of the Week
Given the significantly increased presence of malware-infected (advertisements)-some of which execute without being clicked-enable click-to-play plugins for your web browser, uninstall plugins such as Java or Flash if you do not use them, and ensure that your browser and its plugins are undated.
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Scam targeting Chinese students using WeChat- Beware- WeChat APP users
The Chinese WeChat is the second most popular messaging application and currently being targeted by cybercriminals and scam artists. NYPD have received an increase of reported Con-games after the victims used the popular Chinese APP WeChat.
In each case the victim communicates with a person he or she meets … <Read More>