PSA - Company-wide Announcement

11.8.2021

CARJACKINGS ARE ON THE RISE—PROTECT YOURSELF WITH THESE TIPS FROM
{company name removed} SECURITY

At {company name removed}, our primary concern is the health, safety and security of our employees and their families. A significant increase in violent carjackings has raised the alarm among police and safety officials throughout the United States. In the Chicagoland area of Illinois alone, carjacking incidents have risen more than 43.5 percent, on pace for the worst annual total in over two decades.

As {company name removed} Return to Office program resumes and company facilities reopen, it is critical that we remain informed and aware of potential dangers, on and off company premises.

John Smith, {company name removed}’s new Head of Physical Security, brings years of crisis strategy and risk mitigation experience to his role and is dedicated to enabling strategies that will help keep {company name removed} safe. “We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and visitors—it’s our job to ensure that the safety of our work environment extends beyond the office building. We want to create an atmosphere of knowledge, understanding and awareness.”

Please download this informative PDF {hyperlink removed} offering carjacking prevention tips and best practices. Always remember these important steps when entering or exiting your vehicle:

• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Park in well-lit, visible areas
• Look for suspicious persons loitering nearby
• Lock your doors immediately upon entering
• Do not linger in parking lot
• Keep your cell phone on you at all times