Your Guide to Home Security

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1 24-30 Sep 2011 Your Guide to Home Security Without basic home security you are 10 times more likely to be burgled * It s easier and less expensive than you might think to protect your home against burglaries. *Source: Home Office Tommy Walsh s Top Home Security Tips Inside! Supported byby

2 Tommy Walsh s TOP TIPS for Home Security Homes come in all shapes and sizes but whatever your home is like - terraced, detached, bungalow or a flat - there are many measures you can take to reduce the risk of burglary. Work through the picture opposite to see how many deterrents your home already has - and which ones you can soon put into place. Plant thorny shrubs to deter unwanted visitors from climbing over fences. Use timers to switch lights on and off when you are away for long periods Fit a dummy alarm box to deter intruders approaching the rear of your house Fit an alarm system in a prominent position Install a CCTV camera on the front of the house to keep an eye on children playing in the front garden or your car in the driveway Use gravel and pebbles on driveways and paths to enable you to hear visitors approaching your house Securely lock your shed and fit a shed alarm to protect your valuable equipment. Make sure you lock ladders away Install a safe to keep all your valuables burglars can use passports, birth certificates and important documents for fraud Install security and garden lighting to ensure that your garden is well illuminated so that there is nowhere for burglars to hide Fit window locks on all windows and display This Property is Alarmed stickers For further tips please visit... Keep your Sat Nav, spare keys and other items kept in your car locked away and out of sight

3 Protect your home! These days we spend hours planning improvements to our homes, such as new furniture, interior design ideas and makeovers, but rarely think about the security of our homes. The majority of cars have security alarms but very few homes are protected. Securing your home can be simple and affordable. Friedland Response alarms and CCTV systems are all designed for easy DIY installation and come with simple step-by-step instructions. Take some positive action and protect your home today! The majority of properties lack any form of simple to install security measures. Take a look at your home through the eyes of a burglar, what do you see? Burglars are opportunistic and look for easy targets - homes without any visible sign of security, such as; CCTV, Burglar Alarms and Security Lighting. Is yours one of them? Just how much at risk are you, your property and your family? Look at your home through the eyes of a burglar to find any weaknesses. Is there anywhere you could get in without being seen? If you can get into your house without a key, so could a burglar. Use this leaflet to help plan your home security changes... So where are the risks and what can I do to reduce them Risk: No clearly visible security measures! You are 10 times more likely to be burgled than those with good security! The risk of being seen or heard burgling a property is enough to deter most would be burglars. Solution: Install CCTV, a Burglar Alarm and Security Lighting in plain view. Risk: No one at home at work, on holiday? Intrusion might not be noticed for days or weeks leaving plenty of time for a clean getaway! Give your house the lived in look especially when away on holiday. Don t forget to cancel newspapers and milk deliveries. Perhaps ask a trustworthy neighbour to collect post or park on your driveway. Solution: Install automatic timers to switch lights and radios on. Risk: Doors and windows left unlocked! If you can access your property through unlocked doors and windows then so can the burglar in an instant! Ensure you have good quality locks fitted to all doors including french and patio doors and don t forget your windows. When you leave the house check they are locked, especially ground floor and easily accessible windows on higher floors, such as above a flat roof! Solution: Fit good quality locks.? Risk: Garden tools easily accessible! Garden tools assist burglars! Garden sheds often contain all the tools a burglar will need to break into a house. Securely lock away ladders, garden tools and furniture. Solution: Fit a shed alarm and motion activated security lighting to protect the area. Risk: Valuable items on display! Be cautious of what items in your house are visible from the street - burglars window shop and make shopping lists! Solution: Avoid leaving packaging for expensive items outside your home don t advertise your purchases! Risk: Distraction burglary! Don t open your door to unexpected visitors, always check their identity before allowing entry. Solution: Fit an easy to install and inexpensive CCTV camera. Risk: Identity fraud burglars can use personal documents to open bank accounts or buy products/services. Solution: Install a safe for passports/ birth certificates and shred all bank statements or receipts. And remember Don t leave spare keys under a mat or flowerpot Keep car keys away from front doors, as thieves could use a hook to reach them through your letterbox Let your neighbours know you are away, ask them to keep an eye on your home

4 Burglar Alarm Systems Safes Protection against theft inside your home Burglar alarm systems can act as one of the most highly visible and effective deterrents to burglars, although only 26% of UK home owners currently own one*. Protect yourself and your property by installing one of the following types of alarms... Wireless Burglar Alarm Systems Simple to install with no wiring required - program and simply place the detectors where required. You will be up and running in less than an hour. They are portable if you decide to move home, simply take the kit with you with no damage to your décor. The system can easily be expanded to suit your needs and the size of your home, just add extra PIR sensors (movement detectors) or door/window contacts. The last thing a burglar wants to do is draw attention to himself with an alarm siren activated! *AMA Research 2005: Alarms/CCTV Premium Wireless Telecommunicating Alarm System (SL5) comes complete with two PIR movement sensors, two window/door contacts, solar siren and dummy siren and control panel for setting and unsetting the alarm. But, the alarm really stands out from the rest with its autodialer feature. When the alarm is triggered the system will automatically dial up to four user-programmed telephone numbers. Wired Burglar Alarm Systems Premium Wired Alarm System (PL4) has two wire technology for faster and easy installation. It also allows you to reuse existing wiring already installed from old alarm systems. Burglars and thieves don t just want your cash and valuables they will take documents that hold personal data and possibly destroy irreplaceable items that hold great sentimental value to you and your family. Items such as passports, certificates, family videos and photo s are difficult and costly to replace if they can be replaced at all. Your insurance company can replace certain items in your home but what about your family memories, keepsakes and collectables? Its not just thieves that can take or destroy your precious items, fire and flooding also have no prejudice in what it consumes so help to protect your irreplaceable and valuable possessions with Sentry Safe. where to position your safe Under the stairs In a cupboard or wardrobe The garage Any hiding place large enough to access the safe Remember to bolt down or secure your safe to a wall or floor (floor is best) as your insurance company will normally stipulate this in your policy. All Sentry Safe safes have a bolt down kit included. Items you should keep safe Passports Driving licence Certificates Check books Utility Bills Tax documents House deeds Credit cards Spare car keys External hard drives Memory sticks CD s & DVD s Photo s Collections Insurance documents

5 Home CCTV Systems Take the guesswork out of knowing who s at the front door or whether there s an intruder in the garden... Why system? do I need a CCTV No criminal wants to be captured on camera, so CCTV cameras are an effective deterrent to intruders. What are the options? Friedland Response has created a range of simple to use CCTV systems that are designed for easy installation and simply plug into your existing TV set. By installing a CCTV system, you can protect your property and improve your peace of mind. You will be surprised by how inexpensive it can be, with pricing starting from just (RRP). See who s at the door CCTV allows you to see who s at the door from the comfort of your own armchair. Protect your property CCTV cameras act as a visual deterrent and allow you to monitor visitors or intruders on your TV screen and even catch them on video! Keep an eye on your children Install a camera overlooking your garden or in your children s playroom so that you can keep an eye on them whilst getting on with other tasks. DVR recorders have motion trigger sensitivity and will only be activated if the camera detects motion and it is possible to adjust the level of sensitivity. All systems are easily expandable with additional accessories. Standard simply plugs into your existing TV set CCTV SURVEILLANCE IN PROGRESS Simple and Affordable Wireless easy to install and ideal for protecting remote locations such as garages or outbuildings Heavy Duty Traditional design provides a highly visible deterrent Image with starting time & date Logs the time and date of the recording to show evidence when any irregular activity took place DVRs only. For further information please visit... Easy to install - Simple plug-in connections - no electrical knowledge required. DIY installation - Only basic DIY tools required. Simple to use - Easy to follow, fully illustrated instructions. Excellent value for money - Complete CCTV camera kits start from as little as (RRP).

6 Additional Security Mini Alarms Mini Alarms are ideal purchase for people who just want to secure a particular entry point or room and don t want to purchase a complete system. All mini alarms come with window stickers so you can make a burglar think twice before attempting to break into your home. Shed Alarms Your shed or garage is the first place a burglar will look for tools or ladders to help break into your house. Or, if your shed is full of expensive equipment such as bikes, lawnmowers and tools, they will be sure to add them to their haul. The Friedland Response shed alarm fixes onto your shed or garage door and, if an intruder tries to break in or tamper with the alarm, the siren will sound. Motion Entry Alarms Motion entry alarms are quick and easy to install. The alarm sounds when PIR detects movement. ML7 comes complete with a chime facility and a loud 100dB siren. Security Lighting Good security lighting can help to deter burglars. Some exterior lights have sensors, which will switch the light on for a short period of time when it detects movement in its range. If you have a larger garden, floodlights may be more suitable protection as they generally project more light than lanterns. Our Wirefree Spectra range provides an easy to install detection solution. It operates on 868MHz which is a less crowded frequency so they are less prone to interference from other wirefree devices and the higher antenna output provides a stronger transmission enhancing the performance and range between PIR & receiver. Friedland Response is a trusted, reliable range of wired and wireless security and CCTV systems for the home. Designed to protect your family at all times, day and night, systems are available in varying sizes and capabilities to suit specific installation requirements, whatever the size of your home. Please visit Sentry Safe is the world leading manufacturer of fire and water resistant security safes. Sentry Safe designs and manufactures safes that help protect its contents from theft, fire & water and come with a free after-fire replacement guarantee. So help protect your identity, your valuables & your memories with a Sentry Safe today. For more information please visit Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to stop and solve crimes. It is not part of the police service or any branch of the government; Crimestoppers works for you, your family and your community. By calling Crimestoppers on or logging onto you can pass on information about crime, anonymously. You are never asked your name and your call or online form will never be traced or recorded. Most importantly because Crimestoppers is anonymous you needn t fear reprisals because no one will know who you are and you will not have to give a statement to police and you will not go to court. If your information leads to the arrest and charge of an individual, you could be entitled to a cash reward. For more information about Crimestoppers visit Age Concern Luton provides a number of services in Luton designed to help older people enjoy their retirement, improve their quality of life, and grow older with dignity. We have been delivering services to older people since 1994 and currently assist over a thousand people every week! We provide companionship, practical help, and solutions to a range of problems affecting older people. This can something as simple as changing a light bulb, to something as complex as a benefits appeal. All our services have been designed by older people and stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for our service users. We offer assistance with shopping, laundry, and other domestic tasks; arts, crafts, lunch clubs and other social activities; help with benefits, housing issues and arranging care; and a wide range of handyman and home improvement jobs.

7 When you go away on holiday, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your home and possessions are safe. The checklist below covers simple things you should do before you go away, so you can relax on your holiday. Milk and papers cancelled Timers set to turn on lights/radios Valuable items such as TVs not visible through windows Trusted neighbour asked to collect post and park in your driveway Plants that burglars could hide behind trimmed back and lawn cut Video-starting CCTV is set-up Alarms turned on and working correctly All windows and doors are securely locked with keys put somewhere secure Garage and garden shed locked, tools secure and out of sight Don t put your home address on luggage labels (put your telephone/mobile number instead) Contents insurance up-to-date Lock away spare keys & documents showing personal details in safe Emergency/useful contact numbers: Police/Fire/Ambulance: 999 Crimestoppers: Victim Supportline: Childline: Local Police Station: Local Doctor: Local Crime Reduction Officer: For further information and promotions during UK Home Security Week please visit UK Home Security Week Friedland Response & Sentry Safe are proud to sponsor UK Home Security Week (24-30 September 2011) The aim of the week is to encourage people to take action to improve their home security - you don t have to spend a lot to make a big difference. As part of the week, Friedland Response and Sentry Safe will be promoting many of its range of home security products, with prices ranging from For technical information about our range of Alarms and CCTV systems or Security Lighting, or to order spares and accessories for your kits contact our helpline on Mon - Fri 9am-5pm for technical information or help for Sentry Safe products please call Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or visit For more information about Friedland Response products visit Copyright Friedland 2010