Burglary Prevention MORRISVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

What does the criminal need to make his crime successful? Desire Ability Opportunity

Residential Safety Doors Windows Sliding doors Garage doors Alarms Systems Security Lighting Home Security Surveys Property Identification Neighborhood Watch Program Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Doors Every external door should have a deadbolt lock. Exterior doors should be metal or solid hardwood. Peepholes ◦Install peepholes if you don’t have a window to look outside.

Doors Strike Plates ◦High Security Strike Plates ◦Use at least 3” long screws when installing Keys ◦Before you move in re-key your home. ◦NEVER ◦NEVER leave a spare key hidden outside

Windows Double Hung Windows Horizontal Sliding Glass Windows Casement, Hopper or Awning Windows

Sliding Glass Doors Secure doors so they cannot be lifted out of the track from the outside. ◦Install pan head screws in the upper track, adjust to allow free back and forth movement but minimum up and down. Secure doors with commercially available locks or use a broomstick or wooden dowel in the lower track.

Garage Doors Remove the emergency pull cord. Securely mount the garage door track to your house. Install a padlock in the track when your going to be gone for extended lengths of time. Never leave your garage door remote in plain view.

Alarm Systems Shop carefully, as pricing, sales tactics and home security options vary widely Get several price quotes for both system installation and monitoring The best home security system will be customized to your lifestyle - it will take your schedule into account and will specifically protect the things you value the most. It has been proven that user education is the best defense against false alarms. It is very important that the installer teach you and your family how to properly use your security system, including false alarm prevention measures.

Security Lighting Criminals use the darkness to conceal their crimes. Adequate lighting not only provides safety for your family, but also discourages crime.

Security Lighting Front Porch Lights ◦Leave them on from dusk to dawn Motion Lights Timers ◦You should have at least one light on a timer to give the impression someone is home

Home Security Surveys The Morrisville Police Department provides free in home security checks to make recommendations on ways to make your home more secure.

Home Security Surveys Home Security Surveys are appointment based and can be scheduled Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment contact the Police Department at

Property Identification A method that is a deterrent to the theft of property. Increases the possibility of recovering stolen property

Property Identification DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Identify valuables by permanently marking them with your drivers license number. DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Record the serial numbers off of items and keep the information available. Photograph any valuables or antiques.

Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch is a program based on neighbors caring about neighbors.

Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch is a program of residents working with the Morrisville Police department for a safer community. It’s not just a program to report suspicious activities and crimes, but to resolve safety problems within the neighborhood.

See Something – Say Something The key to your security is summed up in one word Vigilance

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