Trim hedges, trees & foliage away from windows and doors to prevent obvious hiding places for intruders.
Install deadbolt locks on all exterior doors.
Ask for identification from repair and service representatives. Never leave them in your home unsupervised.
Install peepholes in all exterior doors to identify whoever is outside.
Change your answering machine message so it doesn't indicate you're not at home. Instead, say that you "can't come to the phone."
Permanently mark your valuables in your household. Keep pictures and records of all marked objects in a safe place.
Turn outside lights on after dark near doors, on porches and in your yard. Strategic lighting is a powerful deterrent.
Be careful where you leave your spare keys. Intruders check window ledges and under flowerpots and welcome mats.
Get to know your neighbors. Team up and form a crime watch program. Your local police can help you get started.
Use timers for lights, television and sound systems to turn them on and off at different times to give your home a lived-in look while you are away.
If you are going away for an extended period of time, remember to do the following:
- Stop mail and paper delivery.
- Alert your neighbors to watch your home.
- Leave a car in your driveway.
- Have someone mow your lawn, rake leaves or shovel snow.
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