Home Security Check Points

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1 Home Security Check Points A checklist of security tips to protect yourself, your home and your valuables. Contact Information Non Emergency Dispatch Emergency Dispatch 911 Police Administration (Mon Fri)

2 Crime Prevention outhlake is fortunate to S experience a lower crime rate; however, do not become lax because you think crime will not happen to you. Crime preven on is a con nuous process. It is important to take a cri cal look at your home security every 3 4 months. o home is absolutely burglarproof. The purpose of this N informa on is to iden fy poten al weak points and to offer possible sugges ons that may enhance your personal protec on and safety. ome of the sugges ons may not S be possible because of cost or personal preference. Our goal is to provide you with the educa on and tools to make an informed decision. ontact us today to schedule your C personal home security check.

3 Lights and sensors may help deter a criminal. It is OK to not open the door for a solicitor. Keep your garage door closed even when you are home. Checklist Away From Home Do you arrange for a trusted neighbor or friend to pick up newspapers, packages and other deliveries? Do you request a Vaca on House Watch from the Southlake Police Department? Do you leave shades, blinds and ligh ng at normal levels for your home? Contact us today to schedule your personal home security check. Valerie Snyder vsnyder@ci.southlake.tx.us Call for any life threatening emergencies

4 Checklist Windows Checklist Doors Do you have secondary locks or pins on all your windows? Do you keep your windows locked when they are shut? Are your garage windows covered with curtains or blinds? Do you have good secure locks on garage windows? Does your alarm system sensor for window breakage? Do doors fit ghtly within their door frame? Have you changed the locks or had them re keyed since the last owner / tenant? Do all locks work smoothly? Does the deadbolt extend sufficiently into the strike plate/ door jamb? Are all extra keys accounted for? Are your deadbolts secured with no less than 3 screws? Checklist Exterior & Landscape Are entry areas unobstructed by shrubbery and other decor? Are trees and shrubs trimmed to eliminate hiding places? Are lights installed around the perimeter of the home? Have you made sure low mounted ligh ng cannot be compromised by unscrewing a bulb? Are your side gates kept locked when not in use? Is your fence braced diagonally? Checklist Garage Doors Do you lock your door leading into the house from the garage? Do you manually lock the garage door when you will be gone for an extended period of me? Do you lock your car when it is parked in the driveway to prevent access to the garage? Like us on Facebook for Police & Fire related news, events, photos and more!

5 Crime Prevention Tips hink about the mes your vehicle is T una ended for a period of me. When you are out shopping or ea ng; on vaca on and your vehicle is parked in an airport lot; or while you a end a concert or spor ng event. ow, think about the informa on you have N in your vehicle and follow these ps if they apply to you. Remove, redact or white out your home address on insurance cards and vehicle service invoices. Program your GPS home as a store near by, not your actual home address. Give the valet your vehicle key only, not your ring of keys with your house keys. Use the panic bu on on your car keys if you feel an intruder is in your home. Websites & Resources Non Emergency Dispatch & Animal Control City Website: Police & Fire Facebook: North Texas Crime Preven on Associa on: