Protect Your Property

Tips to Protect your Property:

Lock it or Lose it!

Please keep all doors locked, even when you are at home. It is easy for someone to quickly come in your front door while you are in the back yard working in the garden. Anywhere you keep valuables should be locked. This includes garages, sheds, vehicles and of course your house or apartment.

Put it Away

Don’t leave anything out in plain sight, inviting individuals to walk off with your property. This would include bicycles, tools or any other valuable items. Keep garage doors closed unless you are in the immediate area. Leaving the garage door open is like leaving your property out on the front lawn. Property crime can occur in seconds.

Also remember to not leave valuables in plain sight inside your vehicle. Even if it is locked, your vehicle can be entered quickly. Take valuables such as laptops and cell phones into the house with you.

Lighting

Assess your outdoor lighting and consider if it effectively lights up potential entry points to your residence, garage, or shed. Motion lights can be an effective deterrent, but you must ensure that they are installed properly so that they can not be tampered with. Consider using timers for your indoor lighting so lights are not left on during the day when you are away.

Maintain a Clear View

Try not to allow items to obscure the view to entry points such as doors and windows. This would include vegetation such as hedges or large plants. These obstructions create a hiding place for someone trying to gain entry to your residence.