San Diego Police Department – Security Tips
I recently came across a page on the San Diego Police website which outlined some very thoughtful ideas on theft prevention. These ideas relate to how the police operate in keeping citizens and their property well protected. Here are the tips, and below is a summary of each.
Controlling Access
Providing Visibility
Maintaining Your Property
Protecting Your Home and Property When You Are Away
Making Sure the Police Can Find Your Home
Identifying Your Property
Controlling Access
Use good Locking Hardware, and install it properly
Change the locks in a new home
Secure your yard with solid gates, and keep them locked
Keep trees trimmed, so they don’t allow easy access to the upstairs
Put “neighborhood watch” and Security stickers on your windows
Install a quality Security System
Monitor your Alarm System, so Police are notified
Make sure your Alarm company is licensed in California
Your Security System should have a battery back-up
Providing Visibility
Leave outside lights on after dark
Keep trees trimmed for good visibility across your property
Install a wide-angle peephole in your front door
Maintaining Your Property
Replace broken windows or screens
Repair broken fences or gate locks
Keep property in good condition, neglect will advertise “loose” security
Protecting Your Home and Property When You Are Away
Notify your Security Company, and update your call list
Use timers on lights when you leave town
Leave your itinerary with a friend or neighbor, so you can be contacted
Stop mail and newspaper deliveries
Making Sure the Police Can Find Your Home
Your street address number should be visible
If you live in a gated community, give Police the entry code
Identifying Your Property
Etch your drivers license number on anything that could be stolen
Photograph valuables that cannot be etched
Keep a detailed up-to-date record of your valuables
For more information: San Diego Police Website
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