While Maple Valley burglary rates dropped in March, police say residents can tweak the design of their homes to prevent break-ins. The features of a home’s exterior along with the correct installation of deadbolts can deter criminals, according to Taryn Weatherford, crime prevention specialist for the Maple Valley Police. Only three burglaries were reported within [...]
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Answer a stranger’s knock, police advise
The Maple Valley police have some unexpected advice for dealing with strangers who knock at your door: Let them know you’re home. A recent local burglary trend involves suspects knocking first before attempting a break-in, according to the March “On Target” newsletter produced by Taryn Weatherford, the crime prevention specialist for Maple Valley police. Though [...]
Police chief weighs in on staying safe
Maple Valley may be one of the safest cities around, but it’s not perfect. Michelle Bennett, who has been police chief since 2004, spoke in an interview this week about ways that residents can keep themselves more secure. “It’s a great place to live, and comparing it to other places, it’s one of the safest [...]
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