-CITIZENS INITATIVES
I. HOW OFFENCES ARE COMMITTED:
Ø Look from the point of view of a burglar and many vulnerabilities are exposed.
Ø Common modes are by forcing open the window grills, breaking open door locks, through ventilators grills, cutting pad locks
Ø Gaining entry by using household tools left out side the house
Ø By removing tiles of the roof, if it is a tiled roof house
Ø Using legitimate or duplicate key, if the burglar could get hold of your lost keys.
II. HOW TO SECURE:
- Keep windows and doors closed & locked when you are not present in your house. Test them after closing leave one light inside and outside “ON” if you have a timer facility.
- Do not leave money or valuables lying about unprotected in your living quarters. All portable light value items have to be placed under special lock protection.
- Never hesitate to question a stranger about reasons for being around the area. If anything is found suspicious report to the Police immediately. If you have digital or a mobile camera, you may like to keep a photograph of the persons.
- Keep large sums of money or jewellary in a bank safe deposit.
- Do not hide keys under the door mat, in a flower pot, on top of electricity meter box or in a window etc.
- Don’t leave notes outside your house about your period of absence.
- Cancel delivery of newspaper and magazines, milk when away
- Change all locks when your house keys are lost.
- If you have a security Alarm system, ensure that it is tested periodically an in working condition.
- Make sure you switch “ON” the light, when to are going away.
- Ask your neighbours to keep an eye on the house.
- Keep your Cell Phone with you and be contactable when you are away.
- If you are away for along time, inform the local police station, they will ensure the night beat constable visits the place.
- If you can, have some trustworthy persons spend the nights at home during your period of absence.
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