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How to Prevent Burglaries
Home
or apartment protection
Doors: Always consider the strength of the door. Some doors are
hollow
and do not afford a substantial base for attaching a lock. The
door should
be of solid construction and properly installed and not contain
weak panels
or glass that can be easily broken.
Framework: The framework to which the door is secured should
also
be of solid construction. It should be properly fitted to allow
minimum space between the door and frame.
Lighting: A proven deterrent to burglar attacks at night is
lighting.
Strategically placed lights in hallways, basement areas,
passageways,
and garage areas can be useful as burglars seek unlighted areas
to effect their entry.
Windows: Check all windows that may be entered by a burglar and
unsure that some form of locking device is installed on the
window.
Locks are available and if cost is a factor, nails or wood can
be
used to prevent easy opening of windows.
Metal Bars: Citizens installing metal bars, grates and screens
to secure their residences are often trapped by these devices
during fires.
Any application of protective devices should keep burglars out -
not trap residents inside. Devices should be easily detached by
a readily available key from the inside.
Locks: Use a dead-bolt which requires a key to open and secure
with screws at least two inches in length.
Inexpensive prevention
1. Lock all doors and windows. Many entries are made possible
because
of unlocked doors or windows.
2. Stop all deliveries when you go out of town or on vacation. If burglars
can tell you are away you can become a target.
3. Play your radio or television when away from home to
maintain
an appearance of being at home.
4. Call the police if you see anything suspicious no matter
how
trivial you may think it is at the time.
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