Helpful Safety Tips

All exterior doors are solid core doors with deadbolt locks
Doors are always locked
Locks are changed after moving into a new residence
Your home address is visible
Exterior doors are hinged from within
There are good lights in areas which otherwise might conceal prowlers
Shrubbery close to your building is trimmed to prevent a break-in from going unnoticed
There are wide angle viewers (peepholes) In solid doors
Valuables are in a bank safety deposit box
There are window stops to restrict opening
Emergency numbers are close to all phones
Milk and paper deliveries are always canceled during vacations and absences
Grass is mowed; snow is shoveled
Light timers are used all the time, including periods of absences

Garage door is always closed and locked
Vacation plans are never publicized or told to unknown persons
You never leave a message on the door as to where you have gone
All car doors are locked and keys are in possession of the owner
Suspicious persons around your neighborhood are always reported
License numbers of suspicious cars are always reported
A trusted neighbor has access to your home during a vacation for periodic checks
Identification is always requested of unfamiliar persons who ask to enter your home
You avoid having personal identification on keys
No information is provided to unknown callers at the door or on the phone
Your valuables are engraved with your driver's license number

Ways to Protect Your Home