Washington County Sheriff - Archived Articles
The following is a list of safety and informational articles for areas of concern. We try to cover a variety of areas in the home, at work, in the park and traveling for information as well as safety.
Article Categories List
CRIME SAFETY TIPS
- Avoid Credit Card Rip Offs
- Crime Prevention - People with Disabilities
- Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
- Crime Prevention Tips
- Identity Theft
- ID Theft
DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
- Bicycle Safety for Motorists
- Black Ice Tips
- Child Passenger Safety Laws
- Drunk Driving Laws
- Get Ready for Riding Season
- Road Rage
- State Motorcycle Laws
- Tips For Avoiding Deer Collisions
- Traffic Charges
- Work Zone Traffic Laws
FRAUD
HOME SAFETY TIPS
- 10 Ways to Prevent Home Fires
- Before, During and After a Flood
- Cleaning Your Home Safely
- Home Safety Checklist
- Close the Door on Crime
- Flood Safety
- Furnace Safety Tips
- Get an Emergency Kit
- Home Safety Checklist
- Lock It or Lose It
- Make A Family Emergency Plan
- Spring Flooding
- Tornado Safety Tips
- Winter Thaw and Flooding
INTERNET SAFETY TIPS
- Common Fraud Schemes Against Seniors
- Cross Border Fraud
- Email and Web Scams
- Fake Websites
- Internet Auction Fraud
- Internet Privacy Issues
- Internet Safety Tips For Parents
- Protect Your Privacy Online
- Shopping Safely Online
- Stay Safe Online
- Teaching Computer Security
PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS
- Avoid Credit Card Ripoffs
- Big City / Small Town Crimes
- Bike Safety for Motorists
- Carbon Monoxide - Silent Killer
- Crime Prevention
- Crime Prevention - Home & Auto
- Crime Prevention for People with Disabilities
- Fraud Schemes Against Seniors
- Guard Against Fraud
- Hunter Safety
- Identity Theft Safety Tips
- Increase in Crime in Poor Economy
- Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes
- Prevention of Slips and Falls
- Protect Children from Chemicals and Poisons
- Safety in the Park
- Safety Tips for Travelers
- Senior Safety Tips
- Stay Safe in Your Home
- Thunderstorms and Lightening Safety
- Tips for Safe Bicycling
- Tips to Protect Your Identity on Vacation
- Tips to Prevent Crime
- Tips To Prevent Poisoning
- Warm Weather Crimes
PET SAFETY TIPS
SHERIFF OFFICE INFORMATION AND TIPS
WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
WINTER SAFETY TIPS
- Cold Weather Survival
- Ice Dams and Attic Condensation
- Ice Fishing Safety
- Ice Safety Tips
- Prevent Snow Removal Injuries
- Snowmobile Registration
- Snowmobile Rules
- Tips for Weathering Winter
- WI Winter Tips
WISCONSIN LAWS
Information and recommendations are compiled from sources believed to be reliable. The Sheriff’s Office makes no guarantee as to and assumes no responsibility for the correctness, sufficiency or completeness of such information or recommendations. Other or additional safety measures may be required under particular circumstances.