5 Safety Tips for the Holiday Shopper

With the holiday season upon us, Oneonta City Police Chief Dennis Nayor has some helpful safety tips for holiday shoppers.

Chief Nayor says a lot of crimes that occur are crimes of opportunity. If you remove or minimize the opportunity there is less chance of somebody becoming a victim.

• Be aware of those who prey on people this time of year
• Don't flash cash
• Take out cash only when you are making purchases
• Carry purse across your chest and not just on one shoulder
• Keep purse on your person and not in a shopping cart