Chalet-Peyton Woods Community Association

Home Security Measures

 

Home Security Measures

 You must be aware of the potential risk of crime in your home

in order to prevent it. First...Remember that the key factor in

most crimes is OPPORTUNITY. IF THEY CAN'T GET AT IT, THEY

CAN'T TAKE IT! Then...follow a regular plan of home security to

deter the potential burglar or other intruder.

 Use a timer or photo electric cell that automatically turns a

living room light on at dusk, particularly if you are going to

be away at that time;

 Leave a radio on with the volume turned low when leaving

home, even for short periods;

 

• Always close and lock garage doors;

 

• Secure automatic garage door transmitter in glove compartment

of your car;

 

• Secure all obvious (and not so obvious) points of entry to

your home. Pretend you are the burglar...stand outside your

home and plan how you would get in; then install secure

locks on all doors and windows;

 

• Lock up all ladders, ropes, or tools that could help a burglar

gain entry;

 

• Keep all shrubbery trimmed near your doors and windows-

don't provide concealment or climbing platforms for the

burglar;

 

• Brightly illuminate all entrances, preferably with vandal-proof

fixtures;

 

• Keep your grass cut, your leaves raked, etc., to indicate a

well cared for and occupied home;

 

• Empty your mailbox or arrange to have it emptied as soon

as mail is delivered;

 

• Install new locks when moving into an apartment or previously

owned home;

 

• Keep extra keys out of sight and in a safe place; never hide

a key outside-most hiding places are obvious to burglars;

 

• Avoid displaying valuable items near windows with open

drapes or shades;

 

• Never leave a note on the door explaining why you are not

at home;

 

• Never leave doors or windows unlocked when leaving home;

 

• Display only your last name on your nameplate or mailbox;
• Start a "buddy system" with your neighbors in order to watch

each other's homes; watch for "movers" or "repair people" at

a house where no one is home.