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Residential Burglary Prevention
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- Maintain the appearance of occupancy,
- House numbers should be at least 4" to 6" high, reflective and visible from the street,
- Good exterior lighting all around residence perimeter creates a psychological barrier. Consider motion activated light fixtures.
- Trim shrubery away from windows, doorways and porches. Shrubery and other barriers provide cover for burglars.
- Exterior doors should be of solid construction with secure frames and locking hardware. Use a deadbolt with at least a 1" to 1-1/2" bolt throw. Treat door from garage to inside the house as an exterior door.
- Windows within 18 feet of the ground should be treated as first floor windows. Windows should be working and retro-fit with cost effective locking hardware.
- Insure that all exterior doors (including overhead garage door) are LOCKED when you are not home.
- Install a "Charlie Bar" or commerical locking device for sliding doors.
- Inventory and photograph your property.
- Join or start a Neighborhood Watch group.
For more information about joining an existing Neighborhood Crimewatch Program or starting a new one contact Crime Prevention Officer Dan Miller at (972)412-6242
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