Burglary Prevention Tips
Burglary Prevention Tips
• Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in. • Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install
deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.
• Lock all outside doors and windows be-fore you leave the house or go to
bed. • Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better
security.
• Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.
• Other windows may need better locks.
• Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of
time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the • Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.
evening and off during the day.
• Lawn mowers, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight
• Keep your garage door closed and locked.
• Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, news-papers or flyers build up while you • Always lock your garden sheds and garages.
are away. Arrange with the Post Office to to hold your mail or, arrange for a
friend or neighbor to take them regularly. • Use curtains on garage and basement windows.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended
time. • No lock, regardless of its quality, can be truly effective. Key-in dead bolt
locks provide minimum security. Ask a lock-smith for advice on your
situation.
• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure
devices as necessary.
• An alarm system is excellent for home security. It provides peace of mind
to homeowners, especially while on vacation.
Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for
evidence.