Criminals

[P3D Hayden B. Baldwin <hbaldwin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I always wonder which strategy is best for minimizing risk.  I'm always
>uncomfortable until I get home with my purchases.  Are my goodies safer
>in the hotel/motel room?  In a car trunk?  And if the latter, should
>the car be parked in the hotel's garage?  Out on the street (which was
>proven unsafe in this instance)?  Any experts in crime prevention on
>this mailing list?

>John Weiler

John I'm not an expert, just 26 years of experience in law enforcement.
My 2 cents worth: The answer to all your questions is "yes". All of the 
above locations that you have identified are also the places where the 
criminal looks. I have traveled somewhat myself, I find that for those 
"realy" valuable things the Hotels Safe or Safety Deposit boxes are the 
best. I sure that isn't the answer that you are looking for but until all 
criminals are behind bars, your things, my things and your neighbors 
things may be at risk. Sorry.

I attend a "police" conference in Phoenix a while back, 175 cops in 
attendance. Several officers had their motel rooms ransacked, one officer 
had his car stolen and another lost his p-shooter! Now if the men in blue 
aren't safe, where does that leave you!

I have been lucky, I travel mostly by car and have never had anything 
stolen from my vehicle or motel room. I follow some simple rules. Nothing 
of value is in open view. All valuables are either in the trunk or at 
least covered. In my motel room all items of value are again out of 
sight.  However this certainly isn't going to stop the person who really 
wants your stuff.

I guess we can all stay home, stand guard over our "stuff" and never 
leave it unguarded.....but I'll be damned if I'm going to let the 
criminal element win! When society decides they have had enough of this 
misery, then things will change......until then, enjoy your travels and 
keep up the insurance policies!!!!

Hayden, the 3D Bear


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