NYPD 20th Precinct

Inspector Candida Pun-Sullivan, Commanding Officer. The official Twitter of the 20th Precinct. User policy:

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Parents: Before buying an e-bike or e-scooter ONLINE, Make sure it's legal to ride in NYC.
▪ Many high-speed devices sold online are NOT street legal and maybe subject to seizure.
▪ Riders under 16 years are prohibited to ride e-bikes and e-scooters. #VisionZero

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As e-bike and e-scooter use continues to grow, so do serious crashes that involve these devices:
- Know the rules:
▪ Max speed 15 MPH
▪ Riders must be 16 or older
▪ No sidewalk riding
▪ Obey traffic signals
Ride Smart, Ride Legal, Ride Safely #VisionZero

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🚨Don't let scammers fool you. Banks will not contact you unexpectedly to ask for your password, PIN, or one-time security code. If you receive a suspicious call or text, ignore it and verify the request by contacting your bank directly. ☎️💻

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Be aware of scammers posing as law enforcement officers and demanding money. 👀

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Taking a few preventive steps can help reduce your risk of becoming a victim. Be vigilant. Report any suspicious activity. 🚘

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Never leave personal property unattended or forget items in public places. Keep valuables within sights, stay aware of your surroundings, and double-check before leaving any location.

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Auto theft can happen anywhere, but taking a few simple precautions can help protect your vehicle. Below are some helpful tips to reduce your chances of becoming a victim:

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⚠️SCAM ALERT⚠️
If you receive a suspicious phone call claiming to be from your bank, hang up immediately. Scammers can spoof phone numbers to make it appear legitimate.

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Recently, our officers had the opportunity to speak with students at one of our local high schools. 🏫 The presentation focused on the everyday life of a police officer 👮-from the journey joining law enforcement, to life on and off duty.

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Your safety starts at home. Stay alert, stay prepared. 🏠🔐

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📭Be cautious when leaving outgoing mail in your mailbox, especially overnight. Mailbox fishing is a common tactic thieves use to steal checks and sensitive information. ✉️

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📦Package theft happens fast-here are some helpful tips:

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Protect your vehicle and avoid becoming a victim. Follow these steps below:

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Protect your benefits! Secure your EBT card, freeze it when not in use, and stay alert for scams. Don't become a victim-stay one step ahead. 🪪⚠️

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If you get a text saying "Enforcement Action Initiated," it’s a SCAM!

❌ Do not click
❌ Do not scan
❌ Do not pay

Report and block the sender.

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Thank you to @NYPDchaplains Imam Tahir Kukiqi for addressing our third platoon roll call this afternoon!

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Our 20th Precinct Youth Officers, PO Livingston & PO Rodriguez, were guests at The Mickey Mantle School's "Mystery Reader Day" where they read to the kids, handed out gift bags, and swore them in as honorary police officers--badges and all!

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Protect your ride.🚘Don't become an easy target! Follow these tips to safeguard your vehicle:

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Whenever you go to the gym, secure your belongings and always lock your locker. Don't give thieves an easy opportunity. 💪🔒

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Be on the lookout for both old and new scams. Fraudsters are constantly changing their tactics-stay alert, verify before you act, and never share personal or financial information with unknown sources. ☎️💳💻