HOME SECURITY TIPS
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MISCELLANEOUS TIPS
* Getting to know your neighbors will help
them to immediately alert you of any suspicious
behavior on your property. Notifying them when
you're going away and how you can be contacted
in case of emergency will allow you to be aware
of a crisis as soon as it occurs. However,
although your neighbors may be trustworthy, they
may not spot anything different if a robber is
at work in your house. Don't solely count
on them to protect your home while you're away.
* Don't be fooled into thinking that just
because your neighbors can see local comings and
goings that they will question anything unusual.
Good thieves make themselves blend in.
* Be careful to whom you disclose personal
information. Don't discuss vacation plans or
expensive hobbies in public places — you never
know who's listening!
* If you're a professional working out of
your house, rather than use your home address on
your business cards or Web site, rent a
post-office box instead.
* Becoming involved in a neighborhood
association or neighborhood watch will give you
information you need to know about any
suspicious activity in your area.
* Be informed: Check your local newspaper for
crime reports in your neighborhood.
* It doesn't matter what environment or
community your home is in, thieves are
impervious to them.
* If you come home and something looks
questionable — a slit screen, a broken window,
an open door — don't go inside! Call the police
from your neighbor's or from your cell phone.
* If you are new to homeownership, contact
your local crime-prevention organization for
advice on how to start securing your home. With
no super to rely on, all those jobs will need
attention from you now!
* Burglars often target the elderly, so be
friendly and keep an eye out for local retirees.
* Fire doors are meant to let a person safely
exit a building in case of fire — not to
let a burglar safely enter it. Keep your
hardware updated and the doors closed.
* When living with multiple people, make sure
everyone understands the importance of home
security. It only takes one person to leave
everyone else vulnerable. But don't rely on
others; keep your private possessions locked
away.
* If you have had a bad experience already
with a crook — learn from it — don't just think
bad luck won't strike twice!
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