Tips from Whiteman defenders

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  At Whiteman, we are a team and being part of a team means looking out for the safety of one another – on and off base. In order to help ensure our members and their families are protected, below are some helpful tips and key facts to know from our Defenders. These tips will help you and your loved ones stay safe, and they also provide information regarding Privately Owned Firearms.

Basic Crime Prevention on and off base:
* Current crime trends in our local area point toward “targets of opportunity” so being security-minded will go a long way.
* It is important that you and your family always lock your vehicles and your house no matter if you are on or off base.
* Always keep valuables out of sight if you choose to leave them in your vehicle no matter where you are parked.

Security Forces (SFS) Investigations
Involvement:
* Crime trends for the base have decreased from previous years, but anywhere there are people there is the potential for crime. On-base crime rates are significantly less than in the local community.
* Please report suspicious activity to EAGLE EYES (660-687-3700). SFS Investigations takes all notifications seriously and actively works these cases.
* Suspected crimes should be reported to base security forces or local law enforcement, not just social media.
* Base residents likely have noticed an increase in Security Forces patrols in their neighborhoods over recent months. These patrols help to ensure the safety and security of all Whiteman residents and our base community.

Privately Owned Firearms (POF)
* Constitutional Carry of POF is not authorized on Whiteman Air Force Base.
* Team Whiteman members who hold Missouri recognized concealed carry permits may keep POF in their respective vehicles while parked on base for up to 24 hours if the members are off-base residents.
* On base residents may only have POF in their vehicle when they are travelling directly from their home to off the installation.
* Physically carrying a POF, even with a Missouri recognized concealed carry permit, on base is not allowed for non-Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) members.
* LEOSA members assigned to WAFB having LEOSA credentials and a proper base permit may carry on base with certain restrictions.
* All POF stored on WAFB must be registered through your unit’s Firearms Registration Monitor and they must be stored in the 509th SFS armory or in base housing locked and unloaded.
* If you have any questions regarding concealed carry of POF, please consult your unit Firearms Registration Monitor or your First Sergeant.