WSPD Safety Tip Blog
Be a crime stopper, not a victim! Your safety is our number one priority, and safety is knowledge. This blog is updated periodically with information that can help you stop crime before it even starts!
Living in Florida, we all know there are two seasons: hot and not-so-hot! More importantly, as the temperature rises, so does activity in and around the water. The Winter Springs Police Department would like to remind everyone that even though we look forward to a summer around the pool or at the beach, there are some inherent dangers that come with our attempts to stay cool. Keep these rules in mind to keep your summer safe and refreshing. Distractions Make for Tragedies.
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts the attention from driving. This includes talking to passengers, texting on your phone, eating, drinking, and manipulating the stereo or navigation system. Simply put, it is anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for approximately 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.
The Winter Springs Police Department would like your help by following these tips to aid in reducing auto burglaries. Remember that the best prevention against thefts from vehicles is always to lock your vehicle and not leave valuables visible. Let’s get together in moving the thieves out of Winter Springs. Don’t be a victim; be safe.
We have entered the tax season again, which can be an active and lucrative time for scammers. Here is a list of scams you may encounter in this tax season.
With the New Year comes new scams, cons and fraud tactics. Cybercriminals are constantly changing how they swindle and con people out of their money to stay ahead of law enforcement.
