Have good lighting at your home. Consider leaving your headlights on when arriving home after dark until you have unlocked the garage or entry door.
Leave your outside lights on after dark. Consider dusk-to-dawn timers or motion lights.
Have the door key in your hand so you can open the door immediately.
If you suspect someone may be in your house, don’t go in. Go to a neighbor and call the police.
When moving into a new residence, have the locks re-keyed or changed.
Never rely on chain locks. They are a privacy lock, not a security lock. Make sure all entry doors have deadbolt locks.
Know who is at your door before opening it. Wide angle door viewers (180 or 190 degrees) enable you to identify the visitor – you can see the person and that person can’t see you.
Never let anyone into your home without proper identification. Don’t be afraid to ask them to show some identification to you.
Never let strangers into your home to use the telephone. You can offer to make the call for them while they wait outside.
If you receive an unexpected or wrong number phone call, never give out your name or any personal information.
If you receive obscene phone calls, hang up on them and call the police.
Be careful to close the drapes on your home, particularly at night. Be sure to never dress in front of a window.
If you see or hear anything suspicious, call the police and let us know about it.
