At Home Security

  • Always lock your door, even if it is day time and you are going in and out of the home.
  • Do not allow strangers to enter your home. Do not open your door unless you can identify the person seeking entry.
  • All windows should be secured with anti-slide devices.
  • Secure sliding glass doors with a lock or bar, or place a piece of wood or broom handle in the track.
  • Move valuables so they cannot be seen from porch windows.
  • Never leave a house key hidden outside your home.
  • Fasten air conditioners units securely to the windowsill or window frame so they can't be removed from the outside.
  • Arrange for an unlisted telephone number.
  • Do not put your name on the outside of your residence mailbox and do not leave notes on outside doors.
  • Consider a bank safety deposit box or fire-proof safe for valuable documents and items.