Residents urged to adopt Gold Star safety habits

The City of Denison is encouraging residents to demonstrate "Gold Star Behavior" to help keep themselves, their families, and the community safe. The announcement emphasizes that adopting a few simple daily habits can significantly impact personal and neighborhood security.

Recommended Safety Practices

Residents are advised to follow several specific guidelines to enhance safety. These include locking doors and windows regularly and keeping valuables out of sight to deter theft. The city also recommends limiting the amount of personal information shared online to protect privacy.

Physical safety measures include staying aware of one's surroundings at all times and walking in well-lit areas whenever possible. Additionally, residents are urged to report any suspicious activity they observe. The announcement reinforces the principle that if you see something, you should say something.

Contact Information

For immediate emergencies, residents are instructed to dial 911. For non-emergency situations, the city provides a dedicated phone number: 903-465-2422. These resources are available to assist citizens with safety concerns that do not require an immediate emergency response.

The update was last revised on September 25, 2026. The city continues to share these reminders as part of its ongoing efforts to promote community awareness and proactive safety measures.