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‘Tis the
‘Tis the

Season
Season

for Safety
for Safety

CCSO cutlines for holiday safety article Life in Naples December 2025.

he holiday season in Collier County is a special time. avoid clicking on unfamiliar links in e-mails or texts. Be wary of
The weather is terrific, families are gathering and our fake holiday promotions. Do your research on whoever you are
T community shines with events and festivities from buying from. Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it
Naples to Immokalee. But while this time of year brings joy, probably is.
it also brings opportunities for thieves, scammers and careless Traffic also picks up during the holidays, so please give yourself
drivers to take advantage of the rush. extra time to get to your destination. Observe and obey all speed
As the holidays approach, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk would limits, stay off your phone and keep an eye out for pedestrians
like to share a few simple reminders to help keep everyone safe and bicyclists. Patience and courtesy on the road go a long way in
whether it’s at home, in the stores or on the roads. keeping everyone safe. And as holiday celebrations ramp up, never
Protect your home and property. Many holiday crimes are drive impaired. Celebrate responsibly by planning ahead. Even if
crimes of opportunity such as unlocked cars, open garage doors or you’ve had one drink, play it safe and designate a sober driver or
packages left unattended on porches. Always lock your vehicle – use a ride-share service to get home. If you plan on drinking or
even when it’s parked inside the garage and never leave the keys/ taking drugs that cause impairment, don’t plan on driving.
fob inside. Secure your home by locking all doors and windows. Throughout the season, deputies in vehicles, on foot and
Keep packages out of sight and pick up deliveries promptly. If on horseback will be out in the community sharing important
you’re traveling, let a trusted neighbor know and make your home safety information and patrolling holiday shopping areas. Sheriff
look occupied by using smart lights and pausing mail delivery. Rambosk will also be deploying portable electronic message
Be alert when shopping, whether in stores or online. Keep boards, observation towers and drones as part of his crime-
an eye on your belongings. Never leave your purse unattended fighting plan to keep holiday shoppers safe. But deputies can’t do it
in a shopping cart. Shop during daylight hours when possible. alone – community safety is always a team effort.
If shopping at night, take a friend or relative and park in a Sheriff Rambosk and everyone at the Collier County Sheriff’s
well-lit area. Don’t leave new merchandise, wallets and purses Office thank our residents for being part of that team. Together we
in unattended vehicles. Monitor your accounts for fraudulent can make this a great and safe holiday season.
activity. Online shoppers should only use trusted websites and

CCSO deputies will be out in force this holiday season patrolling area shopping districts and sharing important safety information.

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