roject S.A.V.E. is a program being conducted by the Philadelphia
Police Department in an effort to decrease the amount of vehicles
that are stolen in Philadelphia. This program is not a guarantee
that a vehicle registered in the program will not be stolen,
but a vehicle that has a decal affixed to it's windows will
less likely be a target for the criminal and is therefore less
likely to be stolen
Description
Interested citizens will voluntarily give the Police permission
to stop their vehicle during certain hours of the day when the
vehicle is not usually being operated.
To become part of this program a citizen will be required to
register their vehicle with the Philadelphia Police Department
through their local Police District. A registration form will
be completed by the applicant and the information confirmed
with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
Once the information is confirmed, two (2) window decals approximately
4"X 4" in size and a single rear bumper sticker (optional) measuring
4"X 2" will be placed on the vehicle. The window decals are
numbered to correspond with the registration form.
The owner of the vehicle will also be required to sign a WAIVER
giving Police permission to investigate the vehicle and operator
if observed being operated during the times specified. If the
vehicle is observed being operated between the hours 12:OOam-6:OOam,
the vehicle will be stopped by the Police and an investigation
conducted regarding the ownership of the vehicle.
If the operator cannot produce proof of ownership and does not
know the name and address of the owner, he/she will be taken
to the nearest Police District for further investigation and
the vehicle owner contacted. If proof of ownership is presented
after being stopped by Police, the information will be verified
and the operator will be permitted to continue operating the
vehicle.
Benefits
Citizens who participate in this program can expect to realize
the following benefits:
A vehicle with a decal will be less of a target for auto
theft
A registered vehicle will be less of a target for theft
from auto
If stolen, the vehicle will be recovered sooner and with
less damage
If the vehicle is tampered with, or struck by another vehicle
while parked, the owner can be contacted quickly by Police.
Some insurance companies are offering discounts to policy
holders who register their vehicle
Additional Steps to Prevent Auto Theft
Install a quality auto theft alarm
Use an anti-theft device such as a reinforcing collar or
steering wheel bar
Install a quality kill switch in your car
Park in well lit areas whenever possible
Do not leave personal identification in the car, including
registration/insurance cards
Keep all valuables locked in trunk and out of view
Never leave the car running and unattended for any length
of time, however short
After registering in the S.A.V.E. Program, keep the Police
notified of any change in the information you submitted when
you joined.
Tell your friends and neighbors about this program, that
more people enrolled, the more effective it will be.
To Sign Up
Philadelphia citizens who wish to register their vehicle in this
program can contact the Crime Prevention Officer or the Community
Relations Officer at their local police district. It is preferable
that you visit the police station so you can prepare the necessary
documents and obtain your window decals.
Information
listed here is believed to be current at the time of publication.
However, some of the material presented here may have expired
since it was posted. Persons should contact a Philadelphia Police
representative whenever relying on dated material or information
that is subject to change.
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roject S.A.V.E. is a program being conducted by the Philadelphia
Police Department in an effort to decrease the amount of vehicles
that are stolen in Philadelphia. This program is not a guarantee
that a vehicle registered in the program will not be stolen,
but a vehicle that has a decal affixed to it's windows will
less likely be a target for the criminal and is therefore less
likely to be stolen 
