As I said in my hello, March is time for cleanup, gardens and planting. It is also time to take stock of all of your property, and make sure that it’s all there! Sometimes, people don’t realize that their sheds or other outbuildings have been burglarized, until the weather cooperates and they can get outside. It is also time to make sure that your safety plans are still in place, and locks are still good, windows are not broken, etc. Burglars are opportunistic, don’t help them in any way. Also, make sure that your neighborhood watch groups are still together and that you haven’t changed your phone number or carrier. If you have, contact the sheriff’s department so that we can change you in the paging system. In regards to safety plans, make sure that your family DOES have a safety plan in place in case of fire, ambulance, or crime taking place at your home. Practice the safety plan so that it goes like clockwork if you really need it. Don’t be afraid to practice it, or if you have children, explain to them how to use your safety plan, and make sure that they can use it. Your children will feel much safer and at ease if they know that they can do something in case of emergency.