WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. -- The Washoe County Sherrif's Office is offering the "Twelve Tweets of Holiday Safety" for the community.

Starting Monday, November 19, you can get a series of daily tweets that will help keep people safe this holiday season whether they are staying home, traveling, or going out on the town.

To get in on the "Twelve Tweets of Holiday Safety", just following the Sheriff's Office on Twitter at @washoesheriff.

You can also help increase security in your community by signing up for the free online neighborhood safety service, AlertID, participating in a Neighborhood Watch program or signing up for the Sheriff's Office monthly online community e-newsletter.

More information is available at the website below.

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