With warmer weather around the corner, law enforcement officials expect crime increases.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers notes throughout his career the busiest time of year for his department is the first few weeks of warm weather. He reminds vehicle owners to remember to lock their doors and remove all valuables.

Chief Lowers asks the community to be respectful of their neighbors. When hosting parties and backyard barbeques, keep the noise to a considerate level. He asks for any kind of suspicious activity to be reported.

The Chief reminds of citywide ordinances requiring pets to be on a leash and pet owners to pick up after their pets when on walks. Also, the burning of yard waste is banned within city limits.

The city yard waste facility is now open for drop-offs.