Outdoor Security
- Are doors fitted with deadbolt locks?
- Are your doors of solid construction
- Do your doors fit their frames snugly?
- Do you have deadbolt locks inside doors that are not within arms reach of windows?
- Do you lock your porch and garage?
- Do you lock your doors when away from home for short periods?
- Do you lock the doors out of your view when working in the yard?
- Do you avoid leaving keys hidden near access doors?
- Are your windows fitted with locks and do you lock them?
- Do you have a Charlie Bar or secondary lock for sliding doors and window?
- Do you keep tools, ladders, etc. in places that are inaccessible to potential burglars?
- Do you have a peephole or interview grill in your door?
- When you move to a new residence do you hire a reliable locksmith to re-key all locks?
Indoor Security
- Do you ask for identification before allowing unknown service-men into your home?
- Do you refuse to provide information regarding your property to telephone surveys?
- Do you avoid leaving valuables, coin collections or large amounts of cash at home?
- Do you leave lights on and a radio playing when out for short periods?
- Have you marked your valuables or recorded serial numbers for identification?
Vacation Security
- Do you notify a neighbour of your travel plans and provide a key with a request for a periodic house check?
- Do you leave window shades in the normal positions?
- Do you cancel all deliveries?
- Do you make arrangements for your yard to be kept up and any mail or brochures to be picked up?
- Do you use a light timer or interior and exterior lights?