GV Newsletter 12-16 web

GOVERNMENT
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
SAFETY TIPS
With the holidays upon us, the Village
would like everyone to have a safe
holiday season. Provided below are
some safety tips of which to be aware
and practice when doing your holiday
shopping.
• Be aware of your surroundings at
all times.
• When shopping, try to park in a
well-lit portion of the parking lot
or street.
• When you park your car, secure the
valuables that you have left in your
car by placing them in the trunk.
Do not leave cellular phones,
purses, CD cases, laptops, or any
other item of value in your parked
car where they can be seen. It is
better not to leave valuables in
the car at all. Make sure you close
your windows, lock your doors and
activate your car alarm, if you have
one.
• Do not leave purchased
merchandise in your parked car
where it can be seen. Put these
items in your trunk, or conceal
them inside the vehicle.
• Keep your purse on your body, not
left in a cart or in the car. If you
carry a small purse, carry it over
your shoulder under your coat. Do
not carry all of your credit cards
with you. Leave your unneeded
documents at home.
• Always be aware of the location of
your personal items. Know where
your purse, cellular phone, wallet,
packages, etc. are at all times. Do
not leave them unattended. Do not
overburden yourself with packages.
• When you are finished shopping,
have your keys in your hand before
reaching your car door. Take notice
of your surroundings. If you see
that someone is watching you and
that you may be a potential victim,
return to the store immediately, and
call security or the police
department at 9-1-1.
• Do whatever you need to keep safe,
even if it means asking a security
guard or a police officer to escort
you to your car. It is always better
to be safe than sorry.
If you have any questions or need
assistance, please call the Greenwood
Village Police Department at
303-773-2525 or call 9-1-1. GV
DOG RULES AND LAWS
IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
RESIDENTS ASKED TO COMPLY
WITH RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS
Animal Control of the Police Department is here to help
people and animals live harmoniously together in their
community. Nevertheless, there are times when certain
behaviors disrupt residents’ peaceful enjoyment of their
homes or property, and is prohibited in Greenwood Village.
It is the responsibility of all pet owners to comply with all
local laws at all times. For more information or to report any
violation of dog rules and laws in the Village, please call the
Police Department at 303-773-2525.
LICENSING
Greenwood Village no longer requires citizens to register
their dogs. The Village does recommend that all pets have an
identification tag on their collar to help return a pet to their
owner.
LEASH LAW
There are no off-leash facilities/parks in Greenwood Village.
Pet owners are required to follow the Village leash law
requiring all dogs to be secured with a pet leash in public
areas of Greenwood Village.
DOG FECES
It is illegal for pet owners to leave their pet waste on public
property in Greenwood Village. Leaving your pet’s waste in
the grass or on the trail is not only discourteous to others,
but is very harmful to public health and the environment.
Dog feces is not fertilizer, not biodegradable, and cannot be
flushed down the drain. Trash receptacles are provided at all
Village parks and along trails. If there is no trash receptacle
nearby, keep a bag with you, pick it up, and dispose of it
when you get home.
NUISANCE ISSUES
A penalty assessment notice may be issued to a person
charged with a violation of Village Code related to animals,
including running at large; disturbing the peace; and removal
of dog feces. GV
DECEMBER 2016 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 19