November 4, 2015
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VEHICLE COLLISIONS WITH DEER
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Between Oct. 31 at 7:02 a.m., and Nov. 4 at 8 a.m., the South Bruce OPP investigated nine vehicle collisions involving deer across the detachment area. The following safe-driving tips are being offered to help reduce your chances of hitting a deer:
Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are the highest-risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.
Drive with caution when moving through areas known to have a large deer population. Remember - deer seldom run alone. If you see one deer, others may be nearby.
When driving at night, use high beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. The high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.
Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away.
Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.
Always wear your seatbelt. Most people injured in deer-vehicle crashes were not wearing their seatbelts.
FUEL THEFT PREVENTION TIPS
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is offering the following tips for consumers and retailers to help prevent fuel theft:
CONSUMERS
Consider a locking gas cap - fuel doors that open remotely can be easily compromised.
Avoid parking in dark, isolated areas – especially for extended periods of time.
Park your vehicle in a locked garage. If you don’t have a garage, park next to the house in a well-lit area.
If you have to park on the street or in a parking lot, park your vehicle so the fuel door is plainly visible.
If you have bulk fuels on your property, lock the tank and the dispenser to prevent unauthorized access.
Call the police if you see suspicious activity around fuel tanks or parked vehicles. Try to record suspect/suspect vehicle descriptions.
RETAILERS
Consider prepayment or pay at pump system.
Install and maintain a good-quality video surveillance system.
Be alert and vigilant. Consider greeting customers over an intercom system.
Record licence plate numbers before activating fuel pump.
Locate the cash drawer so the clerk has an unobstructed view of the fuel pumps.
Consider a reward system for customers who provide information that leads to identifying a gas thief.
If you have a gas theft, record the date, time, suspect description, vehicle description and licence plate number.
Anyone interested in more information on crime prevention tips, can visit the Crime Prevention page at http://www.opp.ca/.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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