As the weather is warmer and the days are longer, our friends and neighbors are spending more time outside. Drivers - you can help keep everyone safe by
- Driving the speed limit
- Putting away the distractions. This includes cell phones (even when on hands-free), eating, and looking for things.   
   Even other people in the vehicle can distract the driver.
- Being on the lookout at intersections, driveways and when backing
- Treating people on bikes as a motor vehicle as they have a legal right to be on the road 

Learn more at coloradosprings.gov/trafficsafety

Please be reminded that homeowners are not allowed to use the curb/on street parking as a permanent place to park their vehicles. On street parking is a covenant violation, as well as a traffic hazard, and also makes the neighborhood look cluttered and un-kept. The Community Guidelines state the following: “All vehicles shall be parked only in garages, driveways; and in exceptional cases one vehicle may be parked on the city street preferably in front of the resident home. Residents must maximize use of Garages and Driveways before using on-street parking.

Burglar-Proof Your Home
Homeowners looking to burglar-proof their homes should take a three-fold approach: deter, detect, and delay. Here are 10 essential crime prevention tips to help make your home a less desirable target for burglary:

1. Case the joint – look at your home with the eyes of a burglar
2. Lock the door – Always!
   
3. Don’t hide a spare key – leave it with a neighbor
4. Don’t label your keys or mailbox
   
5. Secure windows and sliding doors
6. Be modest – hide your expensive items
7. Create the illusion you’re always home – leave lights, T.V., radio on
8. Secure the area surrounding your house – limit hiding places and have outside lights on
9. Get to know your neighbors – watch for strangers
10. Install an alarm – or at least a sign

Read more at http://criminaljusticephd.org/crime-prevention-tips-for-homeowners/
 
Home Security Checklist
Use this National Crime Prevention Center checklist to evaluate your home safety measures and see where you might have room for improvement
http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/neighborhood-safety/homechk2.pdf