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BURGLARY PREVENTION
- Make sure your home looks occupied all the time.
- Always lock all doors and windows when you leave the house.
- Do not have money or jewelry lying out in view from a window. If possible, keep jewelry and other small valuables and important documents in a fire- and theft resistant safe deposit box or at a bank.
- Use automatic timers on lights when away from home. Install motion detector lights around your house instead of just leaving lights on at night. The lights coming on and turning off attract the attention of neighbors and help scare burglars away.
- Do not hide spare keys outside your home, instead give one to a trusted person.
- Never leave notes on your door that can tip off burglars.
- Secure your exterior doors and any doors with good quality deadbolt door locks.
- While on vacation have a trusted neighbor or family member pick up the mail and newspaper.
- Remove bushes and shrubs from around the house, especially under windows and next to doors. Keep your yard free of overgrowth.
- Hide all ladders that may aid them climb into your home.
- Install a security alarm system with a loud alarm that’s connected to a command center. This will also attract the attention of neighbors. If you install an alarm, display the decals, and remember to test the system periodically.
- Call the police immediately if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
