HOME SECURITY TIPS
Read the top 10 tips to avoid being burgled from the WA Police
Consider these additional tips:
- fit security locks/deadbolts on all external doors
- install a peephole in your front door
- install motion-detecting lights on your house perimeter
- install a security alarm (preferably a monitored system)
- keep shrubs trimmed around windows and doors
- get a dog (or a motion-sensitive recording of a dog)
- hide valuables where they can’t be found
- mark equipment such as fridges, freezers, TVs, laptops, iPads, PCs, jewellery, etc
- consider smart locks (locks with no keys to lose)
- keep your doors locked at all times, particularly when watching TV
- teach children NOT to answer the door
- meet and get to know your neighbours – even the nosy ones
- eliminate hiding places
- be careful who you allow into your home
- limit access to your property
- be suspicious of door-knockers and telemarketers
Make it less attractive
- close the blinds when going out so thieves can’t go window shopping
- keep valuables (such as jewellery) out of sight
- have someone put your bins out/take them in while away
- have someone remove flyers while away
- install dummy CCTV cameras
REMEMBER…IT'S NOT JUST A HOUSE BUT YOUR HOME - PROTECT IT
