Signs of Drug Houses or Drug Growing Operations
February 18, 2015Personal Safety
February 18, 2015Home & Apartment Security
- Install your house numbers on the front and rear of your house and ensure they are large, visible and well lit at night.
- Trim trees and shrubs so doors and windows are visible to neighbors and from the street.
- Lock doors and windows even when you are home or working outside.
- Install good quality dead bolts with a minimum 2.5 cm (1 inch throw). Adding door reinforces that fit around the dead bolt adds 2-3 times the strength to the door.
- Install anti-lift devices and a good auxiliary lock, dowel or bar on sliding glass doors and windows.
- Report suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to the police.
- Get to know your neighbors. – Join BLOCK WATCH.
Apartment Security
- Never allow strangers to enter your building without proper screening.
- Use the intercom wisely. If you do not know the person do not buzz the door. If someone claims to have a delivery for you or claims to be police go down to the lobby to let them in.
- Lock your patio door or windows when you are out of the room to prevent a cat burglar entering and stealing your wallet or purse.
- Use your suite door locks even if you intend to stay in the building or just take out the garbage.
- Don’t store valuables in storage lockers.
