Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program.

On average, 23 cars are stolen every day in Minnesota – that’s almost one car every hour. Auto theft affects the lives and finances of thousands of Minnesotans and steals from the wallets of every consumer in the form of higher insurance premiums.

Speed Safety Awareness Month

385 people were killed in traffic crashes in 2022, compared with 412 in 2021. Of the 385 fatalities: 17 people died in distracted driving-related crashes. 101 people died in speed-related crashes

Fraud Safety Month

• Don't Flash Your Valuables. The golden rule for not having your valuables stolen is to look like someone with nothing worth stealing. ...
• Know Common Travel Scams. ...
• Know the Local Emergency Info. ...
• Stop Using Your Back Pocket. ...
• Get Travel Insurance.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

In 2020, distracted driving killed 3,142 people. Young drivers seem more prone to using their phones while driving. According to NHTSA research from 2017, drivers 16 to 24 years old have been observed using handheld electronic devices while driving at higher rates than older drivers have since 2007. But make no mistake: It isn’t just young people who are driving distracted, since drivers in other age groups don’t lag far behind.

Personal Safety Tips

• Always be alert and aware of the people around you.
• Educate yourself concerning prevention tactics.
• Be aware of locations and situations which would make you appear vulnerable to crime, such as alleys and dark parking lots.

Summer Safety Month

1. Stay Hydrated
2. Protect Your Skin
3. Water Safety
4. Eye Safety
5. Sports Safety

Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

804 Vehicle stolen in the U.S. in 2020 

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

One person is killed, on average, about every 52 minutes in a drunk-driving crash, totaling more than 10,000 lives lost each year.

Back to School Month

Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Tips to make sure your child safely travels to school.

National Preparedness Month

Each September, National Preparedness Month encourages and reminds Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.

National Pedestrian Safety Month

In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed in the United States – an average of 18 pedestrians a day. And in 2021, pedestrian fatalities were projected to be up 13% over 2020. People who are American Indian and Alaska Native are almost three times more likely to die walking than the general public, on a per 100,000 person basis. People who are Black or African American are more than 50% more likely to die walking than the general public, on a per 100,000 person basis.

Holiday Safety Tips

• Avoid driving alone or at night.
• Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your car.
• If you must shop at night, park in a well-lighted area.
• Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows.

Holiday Safety and Crime Prevention Tips

• According to a study titled The 2019 Package Theft Report: Porch Pirates and Prevention by Shorr.com, almost one in four U.S. adults (24%) say they’ve had a package stolen.¹
• In 2019, holiday retail sales in the United States were forecast to amount to about 729.3 billion U.S. dollars.²
• 36% of U.S. adults surveyed say they’ve sent a package somewhere other than their home address, 54% say they’ve changed plans in order to receive a package in person, and nearly seven in 10 said they weren’t willing to change up their online holiday shopping habits in the face of package theft.³

• Network with Neighbors
• Have Packages Delivered to Work
• Leave Specific Drop-off Instructions
• Use a Smart Lock
• Install Security Cameras