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Home Security & Safety Tips
Have lights in all entrances. Powerful motion sensor lights enhances security by having a "shock" effect. Remember to mount them high enough so Burglars can't disable them
Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you are out of town
Avoid using your name on a board and use a house number only
Don't use your first name in the phone directory – use your first initial
Don’t use a message on your answering machine that says you’re away from home or on vacation, etc.
Check who is at the door before opening it, and do not open the door to an unexpected visitor. Use a Video Door Phone wherever possible to see whose at the door
Know which of your neighbors you can trust in an emergency
Don't hide extra keys in easily accessible places. Criminals will find them
If exterior doors are hollow-core, replace them with solid wood or steel
Burglar alarm systems are an effective deterrent. Most burglars will avoid breaking into a house with an alarm system. If they break in without realising there is an alarm system they would run away when a loud siren goes off
Don't leave valuables in sight through windows, where they will tempt burglars
Ask for an I.D. from service representatives who come to your home, and if they don't have it, check with their company to verify identity before letting them in
Don't put your name or address on your key ring, because it might lead a thief right to your door with key in hand
When having a car parked or serviced, leave only the car keys
