With online holiday shopping and an abundance of special items in cars and homes, opportunistic criminals arrive to spoil the holiday spirit. Pana Police Chief Daniel Bland recommends lighting the dark areas on the property, installing security cameras, and ensuring you never leave doors unlocked or keys inside of your vehicle.

Another way to stay vigilant against holiday-related crimes is always making sure the website you purchase items from is trusted, says Chief Bland.

No major traffic incidents in Pana to report says Chief Bland but he does take the opportunity to give safe driving and preparedness tips before hitting the road.

Pana Police Chief Daniel Bland appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.