Safety and Security
We are privileged to live in a safe and secure community, yet it is important to remain mindful of personal and community safety. The City of Rockville provides safety and security information at the following links:
Fire safety www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1357
Bicycle safety www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=319
Crime and public safety www.rockvillemd.gov/256/Crime-Public-Safety
Vehicle/Pedestrian/Community
- Obey the Villages 15-mph speed limit!
- If you see a speeder, if at all possible, record the license plate, day and time and call the Rockville City Police at 240.314.8900.
- The Villages is a walk-friendly community. Drive slowly and stay aware of the many pedestrians (especially children and the elderly).
- If walking in the dark, wear reflective clothing or apply reflector patches to clothing.
- Deer live in and around the Villages. Drive slowly and cautiously, especially during dawn and dusk, when deer are foraging. If you see one deer, there are more close by.
- Parents, review street safety rules with your children and warn them of the dangers of playing in the streets.
- By law, Maryland prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving. This applies to texting and cell phone usage.
Home/Personal
- Lights are your friend. Use indoor light timers and exterior photo detector or motion sensor lights to illuminate your property and give the appearance that your home is occupied.
- Use maximum-security deadbolt locks.
- Keep all doors locked.
- Arm your home’s alarm system.
- If you suspect an intrusion, consider using the panic button on your vehicle’s remote control to trigger your car’s alarm.
- If you will be out of town, ask your neighbors to retrieve newspapers and packages. Nothing screams unoccupied house more than newspapers collecting.
- Place a working fire extinguisher in each level of your home.
- Equip your home with a portable, foldable fire escape ladder.
- Install and/or regularly test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Change the batteries twice each year when resetting clocks in spring and fall.