protecting your car prevent car theft presented by green lake college police

Protecting your CarProtecting your Car

Prevent Car TheftPrevent Car TheftPresented byPresented by

Green Lake College PoliceGreen Lake College Police

Parking Safety ProceduresParking Safety Procedures

At night, park in a well-lit areaAt night, park in a well-lit area Use a remote door openerUse a remote door opener

Siren and flashing lights startle Siren and flashing lights startle potential potential thieves thieves

When parking against a curb:When parking against a curb: Turn the wheels sharply to the right or Turn the wheels sharply to the right or

leftleft Point the car inward toward the curbPoint the car inward toward the curb

Install a Security DeviceInstall a Security Device

Put a reinforced collar over the Put a reinforced collar over the steering steering column casingcolumn casing Must be removed to start the vehicleMust be removed to start the vehicle

Alarm should sound when vehicle is Alarm should sound when vehicle is tiltedtilted

Put stickers on the windowPut stickers on the window System will reduce insurance System will reduce insurance

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Other TechniquesOther Techniques

Install a toggle switchInstall a toggle switch Disables the starter circuitDisables the starter circuit

Etch the vehicle identification Etch the vehicle identification number (VIN) on parts thieves sellnumber (VIN) on parts thieves sell Windows, doors, fendersWindows, doors, fenders Fancy wheels, bumpersFancy wheels, bumpers