Tag: safety

Lynnwood Police Free Vacation House Check Program 

Carl Setzer

A key thing to help you relax on your vacation? Knowing that your house and valuables are safe.

House Check

LYNNWOOD, WA (May 2, 2019) – Going on vacation anytime this year? Don’t forget to sign up at the Lynnwood Police Department for your FREE Vacation House Check.

Two easy ways to sign up:

1. Come to the clerks’ office at the station on the corner of 44th Ave. W and 194th (Veterans Way); we’re open from 8 am to 5 pm daily. When you’re there you’ll fill out some brief information for your house check and we will take care of the rest.

2. Download and complete the application located on the Lynnwood Police Department’s website, then return it by email to LWellington@LynnwoodWA.gov, drop it off at the clerks’ office or return by mail to the Police Department.

The Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) check on all houses in the city limits of Lynnwood registered for vacation house checks. The VIPS are trained on the police radio to call an officer if they hear or see anything suspicious.

For questions on Free Vacation House Check or how to learn more about volunteering with the Lynnwood Police Department call the Lynnwood Police Crime Prevention Section at 425-670-5635.

Back on My Bike

Carl Setzer

The past week I’ve finally had time to ride. It’s been a zany summer without much time for my favorite things. My, I feel the lack of miles! But I am feeling a recommitment to riding. Plus, my son has the riding bug and pushes me to be on my bike more. So much goodness.

One thing we did this weekend: rode to a local donut place. Lynnwood’s Donut Factory delights us so very much. Since they don’t have a bike rack, I showed my son some bicyclist hacks (like locking the bikes together, in opposite directions,).

That got me thinking about bike security. Besides simply enjoying riding, I spent a number of years with my bike as my sole, owned transportation (biking, my feet and the bus were the main modes of transportation). It’s rather important, as an avid and not wealthy cyclist, to maintain possession of my wheels. With that in mind, check out “How to prevent your bike from being stolen“. Good advice about both preventing the theft, but also what to do if it’s stolen and ways to ensure it’ll get back to you if it is.

I hope you have great two-wheeled fun and also remain safe and secure.

Happy riding!