- Display house numbers prominently.
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Good quality security doors provide a barrier.
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Do not open your door to everyone. Install a door viewer.
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Check trade or sale people’s identification. If in doubt keep them out.
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Ensure that all doors and windows have good quality locks fitted that can be keyed alike.
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Ensure smoke alarms are installed and maintained.
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Keep cash in the home to a minimum.
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Do not keep a weapon nearby for “protection’. It could be used against you.
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Secure your home when outside gardening and put away tools and gardening implements.
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Lock your garage, shed and letterbox.
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Dogs can provide personal protection and be a deterrent to prowlers.
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Do not leave keys hidden outside. Leave a spare set with trusted family or neighbours.
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Do not deadlock yourself inside.
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If confronted in your home BE CALM. Comply with the offender’s requests. Try to avoid a confrontation. Exit the home safely and call Police.
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