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Burglary Burglary PreventionPrevention
MORRISVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
What does the criminal need to What does the criminal need to make his crime successful?make his crime successful?
DesireAbilityOpportunity
Residential SafetyResidential Safety
DoorsWindowsSliding doorsGarage doorsAlarms SystemsSecurity
LightingHome Security
Surveys
Property Identification
Neighborhood Watch Program
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
DoorsDoorsEvery 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.
DoorsDoors Strike Plates◦High Security Strike
Plates◦Use at least 3” long
screws when installing
Keys◦Before you move in
re-key your home.◦NEVERNEVER leave a
spare key hidden outside
WindowsWindows
Double Hung Windows
Horizontal Sliding Glass Windows
Casement, Hopper or Awning Windows
Sliding Glass DoorsSliding 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 DoorsGarage 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 SystemsAlarm 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 LightingSecurity Lighting
Criminals use the darkness to conceal their crimes. Adequate lighting not only provides safety for your family, but also discourages crime.
Security LightingSecurity Lighting
Front Porch Lights◦Leave them on from
dusk to dawnMotion LightsTimers
◦You should have at least one light on a timer to give the impression someone is home
Home Security SurveysHome 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 SurveysHome Security Surveys
Home Security Surveys are appointment based and can be scheduled Monday through Friday.
To schedule an appointment contact the Police Department at 919.463.1600.
Property IdentificationProperty Identification
A method that is a deterrent to the theft of property.
Increases the possibility of recovering stolen property
Property IdentificationProperty Identification
Identify valuables by permanently marking them with your drivers license number. DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERSECURITY NUMBER.
Record the serial numbers off of items and keep the information available.
Photograph any valuables or antiques.
Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch is a program based on neighbors caring about neighbors.
Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood 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 SomethingSee Something – Say Something
The key to your security is summed up in one word
VigilanceVigilance
Thank YouThank You
Questions?