animal, but, upon learning of the honest mistake and within
24 hours, turns himself or herself and the animal into the Game
Commission,” says Kortz.
“The bill is designed to promote ethical hunting practices by
allowing hunters to keep their licenses when they are honest about
reporting a mistaken kill,” says English.
PEOPLES REMINDS
CUSTOMERS TO
CHECK I.D.
Peoples Natural Gas is
reminding customers to
always ask for identification
when considering allowing
a serviceperson or utility
representative into your home or
business. Peoples requires all of
its customer service employees to wear photo identification.
All Peoples employees carry an ID card with their name, photo
and the Peoples logo. Also, look for a vehicle with the Peoples
logo. Please call the Peoples Customer Service department at
1.800.764.0111 if you have any questions or concerns, or to
confirm an employee’s identity.
The following tips on how to answer your door safely come from
Carewatch UK:
• Legitimate company representatives usually pre-arrange an
appointment and will carry photographic identification.
• Always ask to see identification before you open the door, and
never be afraid to ask someone to wait while you call to check
before letting anyone into the house.
• Never use a telephone number provided by the person at your
door—this could connect to an accomplice. Always look up the
number yourself. If you are unable to do this, don’t let
him/her in.
• If the person becomes agitated or tries to hurry you, don’t let
him/her in.
• “Distraction burglars” often work in pairs. Don’t let them in if
you don’t know who they are, as one might distract you while the
other one steals from your home.
• If you can, install a door chain so that you can have it latched
before opening the door.
• If you have a front door spy hole, use this to see who is there.
Otherwise, use a nearby window.
• If you are unable to do any of the above, talk to the person
through the door without opening it, and ask to see ID or to pass
it through the letter slot.
• Make sure that you lock your back door before answering the
front door to someone you don’t know.
• If you have a mobile or cordless telephone, take it to the door
with you so that you can call emergency services quickly.
Peoples cares about your safety. If you are ever in doubt, don’t let
a stranger into your home. Telephone local authorities immediately
and notify your neighbors as soon as possible. n
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