The Douglasdale Police Station has drafted a few rules to keep safe in your homes in the build-up to this festive season:
- Ensure that your gates are locked at all times and that the keys cannot be reached easily.
- Security gates with sturdy locks in front of each outer door which are burglar proofed and have covered windows are recommended.
- An alarm system connected to an armed response company can act as an effective deterrent.
- Install security lights.
- Ensure all entrance points to the house are secured when nobody is home.
- Make sure all suspicious behaviour is reported to the police.
- Have all your employees profiled as it may serve as an advantage in the future.
- Casual employees without references should not be employed.
- Good relationships with neighbours should be nurtured for the sake of mutual support.
- Family/neighbours should be informed about your destination, the time you’ve anticipated you’ll return and the route you’ve chosen to get there, especially those based in a rural area.
- Secure dangerous tools such as axes, spades, picks, ladders, etc which can be used in an attack.
- While asleep in their respective bedrooms, no person should be visible.
- Safe places such as bathrooms and toilets should be identified in the event of a home invasion.
- Keys should never be hidden in traditional places such as under doormats or in pot plants.
- Strangers should never be given access to keys or key numbers.
- Locks should be replaced when keys are lost.
- Barring devices should be inserted indoor locks.
- Keys should be removed from doors when leaving the premises.
- Proper key control measures should be implemented.
- Strangers should never be allowed on your property without proper identification, especially at night.
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