10 step to better
Home Security
1/ DOOR LOCKS
Are your doors fitted with security locks?
If not have them fitted. Normal key in the knob locks which are fitted
as standard to most homes offer little resistance to burglars. Aluminium
sliding doors require a patio door bolt.
2/ WINDOW LOCKS
Are your windows fitted with key operated locks?
If not, they are an easy target for an offender, and will offer little
or no resistance. Window locks can be keyed alike for easy use and
there is a window lock available for every type of window.
3/ SECURITY SCREENS AND DOORS
Do you leave your windows or doors open for ventilation?
If so, have security screens fitted to the doors or windows that are
left open. This also acts as a visible deterrent to any opportunist
offenders that pass by. 4/ ALARMS
Do you have an alarm system fitted to your home?
If not, alarms will greatly reduce the amount of time an offender
will spend at your home. Alarms can be monitored by a security company
with some being able to be armed whilst at home.
5/ LIGHTING
Is the front and rear of your house well lit?
If not, lighting such as flood lamps should be installed to provide
as few hiding places as possible to a potential offender. Motion
sensor lighting is excellent for this and is quite inexpensive.
6/ PROTECT YOUR POWER SUPPLY
Could an unauthorised person switch off your power supply?
If so, have a 125mm square window installed in the lid of your meter
box, and a Western Power approved padlock or key lock installed.
7/ BACKYARD SECURITY
Is it possible to gain easy access to your back yard?
If so, look at putting up fences or other barriers such as garage
doors to either side of your home. This will make it more difficult
for an offender to enter the rear of your yard where they will be
unseen.
8/ FENCES, TREES AND SHRUBS
Can you see the front doors and windows of your home from the footpath?
If not, trees and shrubs should be trimmed to reduce the amount
of hiding places for a potential offender.
9/ NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Are you a member of Neighbourhood Watch?
Your neighbours are your most valuable security asset and this fact
should be exploited and reciprocated. Join the scheme now, it costs
nothing and pays a great deal.
10/ MARKING OF VALUABLES
Can you identify your property?
The engraving of your drivers licence on household property is strongly
recommended. If you join Neighbourhood Watch you will be loaned
an engraver and given property marking stickers free of charge to
do just that.
Contact
us at Exile Investigations for further information or help
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