Madison Park

Prevent Crimes and reduce risk of Burglary

Follow These Tips

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

HOME SECURITY TIPS
WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF A BURGLARY

??| Make sure your house is well lit. Turn on outside lights, spotlights, motion lights, etc. Leave several lights on timers while you are away to give your home that lived in look.
??| Keep all shrubbery trimmed. Do not allow shrubbery to conceal windows or doors.
??| Remove anything a burglar could climb up on to gain entry or use to knock out a window or door: ladders, wood, tables, chairs.
??| All exterior doors should be solid, rather than hollow core.
??| Use a deadbolt lock to secure your doors. A good deadbolt should have a 1" throw. If you have glass within 40" of the lock a burglar could reach in and unlock the door. A double cylinder lock (this type needs a key on both sides to unlock) should be used if glass is near the lock.
??| If you are going away contact a trusted neighbor or friend to pick up your mail, newspaper and other delivered items.
??| Don¡¦t advertise new gifts or purchases. Break up cartons before leaving them at the curb or dispose of them another way.
??| Don¡¦t open your doors to strangers. Be wary of solicitors and salespeople. If a stranger asks to use your telephone, tell them to stay outside while you make the call for them. Never let a stranger inside your house.
??| Don¡¦t leave your garage door open, even when you are at home. Thieves can enter quickly and steal valuable items before you are aware of it
??| Don¡¦t give information to strangers about your neighbors.
??| Call the police (911) if you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood
??| If you see a burglar in action, get a good description of the burglar, the car and tag number. Write it down and call the police immediately.
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