SAFEGUARDHAMILTON
Leading the way together
Assisting the community inSAFEGUARDINGproperties against
BREAK & ENTERSand GRAFFITI
www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca
Residential and Small BusinessSecurity Audits
SAFEGUARD OBJECTIVE
AUXILIARY POLICEThe Auxiliary Branch is made up ofvolunteers who are authorized by the HamiltonPolice Service.
Over the past ten years, the Hamilton communityhas experienced over 2,000 residential andcommercial Break and Enters annually. Theobjective of Safeguard Hamilton is to have speciallytrained Hamilton Police Service Auxiliary Officersconduct free residential and small businesssecurity audits using the principals of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design(CPTED).
This free educational service provides home andsmall business owners useful suggestions andadvice in how to best guard against potentialBreak & Enters and vandalism. The auditidentifies areas that need attention on theproperty to increase security and reduce risk.Upon completion of the assessment, the ownershall be given a copy of the audit. Theimplementiations of strategies are at thediscretion of the property owner.
Auxiliaryofficers are committedto working inpartnershipwith thepolice in addressingcommunity-based crimepreventioninitiatives.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
The application of CPTED techniques maydecrease security problems by up to 50%.
Natural SurveillanceAre the views of the property obscured from the•street or neighbours?Are there hiding spots around doors or•windows?
Access ControlDo people access the property in ways other•than intended?Do existing access routes lack natural•surveillance?
Territorial ReinforcementDo people routinely trespass on the property?
Does the property have an un-lived in or•un-kept look?
MARK YOUR PROPERTYTo discourage theft of valuables and simplifythe identification of stolen property, it isrecommended that valuables be marked orengraved with an identification number in a highlyvisible spot, accompanied by a second hiddennumber when possible. Property owners shouldalso retain accurate records of their propertyincluding, make, model, and serial numbers.
BE PROACTIVE!Schedule a FREE
residential or small business SAFEGUARD AUDIT
by calling 905-546-4900 or [email protected]
I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H O U R C O M M U N I T I E S
BREAK & ENTERPREVENTION
• TIPS •Lock all outside doors and windows•before leaving the premise or going tobed
Use quality materials and construction for•doors, locks, and windows
Keep garage door closed and locked•
Do not leave ladders on the exterior of the•property
Use adequate exterior lighting•
Trim trees and shrubs so they cannot•serve as hiding places
Never leave keys in a “secret” hiding•place on the exterior of the property
Ensure the house number is visible from•the street
Keep a detailed inventory of valuable•possessions, including photos or video
Consider the use of residential or•commercial alarm systems
Call 9-1-1 if you see any suspicious neighbourhood activity
To receive a free residential orsmall business
Safeguard AuditPLEASE CALL 905.546.4900
905.546.CITY (2489)
Report existing graffiti call:
GGrraaffffiittii iiss aa CCrriimmeeReport graffiti in progress call: 911
131139 SEP14
CONTACT INFORMATION
GRAFFITI PREVENTION
1•800•222•8477 (TIPS)
• TIPS •
• If the property is marked by graffiti, removeit as soon as possible. The quick removal ofgraffiti is the most effective means to prevent further acts of vandalism
• Increase lighting and visibility in vulnerableareas
• Restrict access to walls by planting“creepers” such as ivy or thorny bushes
• Use chain link fences, as opposed to otherfences which may create a solid surface forgraffiti
• In extreme cases, graffiti resistantcoatings may be applied to protect walls. This can be very expensive, however itreplaces the cost of having to continually clean up graffiti with costly chemicals and equipment
• Install video surveillance to monitorisolated areas
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