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Security Precautions
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General
precautions
- Remove
trees or branches that are close to your premises, they give burglars
access to upper levels.
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Windows,
skylights, pet doors, patio doors, garage and carport access doors,
upper level balcony doors and small bathroom windows are common forced
entry points. If possible keep them locked when away and secured when at home.
- Thieves
will also search for "hidden" keys in all the usual spots - under the
mat, on a ledge or door frame, in a planter. Instead give a spare key
to a trusted neighbor or hide a key on their property. If a prowler
comes across the key they won't know what it opens.
- Lighting
is cheap security; always leave some lights on in
your house at night, even when your are home.
- When
going out make sure your home looks occupied by leaving more
than one light on.
- Close the drapes at night to hide the fact that no
one is home. Drapes, curtains
or blinds should fully cover windows.
- Always
leave outside lights on at night. Thieves would rather work in the dark
so no one can spot them, notify police, and identify them.
- Never
place the packing materials from an expensive item on the
curb for trash pickup. Instead, cut up the box and tie it with string,
carefully hiding the product identification.
- When
someone comes calling, don't pretend you are not at
home. Burglars want to find homes that are un-occupied so they can
break-in. However,
never open your door when you don't know or trust the person(s) on the
other side. Talk through the door or a nearby window. Chain locks are
not strong enough, do not open the door! If you have to open the door
slightly a floor mounted, retractable door wedge is an excellent security
option.
- Never
give out your personal information over the telephone, you don't really
know who you are speaking with. Often the caller will ask when they can
contact you and then they have a better idea when you are going to be
away.
- Engrave
your valuables with your driver license number. It makes your items
more difficult to sell, increases the chances of your property being
returned to you, and assists the police in their investigations by
proving ownership.
- Burglar
alarms will not prevent a break and enter but they will alert your home
security monitoring service to call the police and shorten the time thieves can spend in your home,
limiting your losses.
- Use
deadbolt locks that extend at least 1 inch into the strike plate.
- All
entrance doors should have a solid core, a hollow wood door can be
easily kicked in.
- Locks
on the inside of the door should be at least 40 inches from glass.
- Re-key
all locks before moving into a new residence.
- Windows
left open for ventilation should be secured.
- Basement
windows should have security bars.
- Make
sure the area around windows are free from concealment. If not, cut
back plants or trees that block a clear view. Basement windows are a
common point of entry and are often hidden by shrubbery.
- Your
house number should be easily visible from the street so emergency
vehicles can identify your home easily in the event of an emergency.
- Make
sure doorways are well lit.
- If
your home is equipped with an air conditioner placed within a window
frame, make sure it is secured from inside the residence. If
the air conditioner is secured from the outside, a burglar could remove
the
air conditioner and gain access to your residence.
- Keep
all tools and ladders securely locked up at night as burglars may use
these tools to break into your house or your neighbor's house.
- Upgrade
your fixed-code garage door opener to a remote system with a control unit.
- Equip
your garage door with a locking device in addition to the garage door
opener. For example put padlocks on the inside rails so the door can't be forced
open.
- Never
leave a garage door opener in your vehicle. If your vehicle
is broken into your registration will provide your home address and the
thieves could drive to your home and use the garage opener to enter the
premises.
- Keep
the garage locked at all times; sometimes garages contain tools that
can be used to open the connecting door to your house or to attack your
neighbor's house.
- Secure your safe to the floor (a
concrete floor is best). Safes are not hidden in your closet, this is
one of the first places a thief will check. Locate your safe in the
basement if possible, hidden from view.
Apartments
- Open
lobby doors only for people you know.
- Re-key
all locks after you move in to a new residence.
- Use
only your initials and last name to identify yourself on the lobby
list. If single, adding another initial will make it look like two
people live in the apartment.
- Cover
up mail slots in the lobby so potential thieves don't see the same mail
there day after day indicating an absence.
- If
you have a mail slot in your apartment door cover it up so no one can
look in to determine if the apartment is empty.
- Even
if you live on a high floor keep your windows and sliding doors locked,
thieves can jump or climb from balcony to balcony to gain access.
Vacations
- When
vacationing, ask a neighbor to park their car in your
driveway.
- Arrange
to have the lawn mowed (or sidewalks shoveled) and the landscaping
kept in good appearance.
- Don't
cancel subscriptions or paper deliveries, have someone pick them up
instead.
- Use
electrical timers to randomly turn lights on and off.
- Don't
talk about your schedule to anyone.
Businesses
- Secure your safe to the floor.
- Change
your safe's combination often.
- Vary
your schedule and route to the bank when making deposits.
- Make
frequent deposits so a minimal amount of cash is stored at your
business.
- Install
'motion sensitive' as well as 'constant' outside lights.
- Place
inside lights in the rear of rooms so that shadows can be seen from the
street.
Break
and Enter
- After The Fact
- When
arriving home and a burglar is still in your home go to a neighbor and
call 911. Don't let a crime against your property become a crime against your
person. DO NOT APPROACH THE CULPRIT.
- If the thieves have already left
call the police using their non-emergency phone number.
- Do
not handle any items that may have been moved or touched by the thieves
until police can investigate, they may be able to lift fingerprints.
Fingerprints may also be found at the forced point of entry, don't clean up
until the police have investigated.
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