Burglary Burglary PreventionPrevention

MORRISVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

What does the criminal need to What does the criminal need to make his crime successful?make his crime successful?

DesireAbilityOpportunity

Residential SafetyResidential Safety

DoorsWindowsSliding doorsGarage doorsAlarms SystemsSecurity

LightingHome Security

Surveys

Property Identification

Neighborhood Watch Program

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

DoorsDoorsEvery external

door should have a deadbolt lock .

Exterior doors should be metal or solid hardwood.

Peepholes◦Install peepholes if

you don’t have a window to look outside.

DoorsDoors Strike Plates◦High Security Strike

Plates◦Use at least 3” long

screws when installing

Keys◦Before you move in

re-key your home.◦NEVERNEVER leave a

spare key hidden outside

WindowsWindows

Double Hung Windows

Horizontal Sliding Glass Windows

Casement, Hopper or Awning Windows

Sliding Glass DoorsSliding Glass Doors

Secure doors so they cannot be lifted out of the track from the outside.◦Install pan head screws in the upper track,

adjust to allow free back and forth movement but minimum up and down.

Secure doors with commercially available locks or use a broomstick or wooden dowel in the lower track.

Garage DoorsGarage Doors

Remove the emergency pull cord.Securely mount the garage door track to

your house.Install a padlock in the track when your

going to be gone for extended lengths of time.

Never leave your garage door remote in plain view.

Alarm SystemsAlarm Systems

Shop carefully, as pricing, sales tactics and home security options vary widely

Get several price quotes for both system installation and monitoring

The best home security system will be customized to your lifestyle - it will take your schedule into account and will specifically protect the things you value the most.

It has been proven that user education is the best defense against false alarms. It is very important that the installer teach you and your family how to properly use your security system, including false alarm prevention measures.

Security LightingSecurity Lighting

Criminals use the darkness to conceal their crimes. Adequate lighting not only provides safety for your family, but also discourages crime.

Security LightingSecurity Lighting

Front Porch Lights◦Leave them on from

dusk to dawnMotion LightsTimers

◦You should have at least one light on a timer to give the impression someone is home

Home Security SurveysHome Security Surveys

The Morrisville Police Department provides free in home security checks to make recommendations on ways to make your home more secure.

Home Security SurveysHome Security Surveys

Home Security Surveys are appointment based and can be scheduled Monday through Friday.

To schedule an appointment contact the Police Department at 919.463.1600.

Property IdentificationProperty Identification

A method that is a deterrent to the theft of property.

Increases the possibility of recovering stolen property

Property IdentificationProperty Identification

Identify valuables by permanently marking them with your drivers license number. DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERSECURITY NUMBER.

Record the serial numbers off of items and keep the information available.

Photograph any valuables or antiques.

Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is a program based on neighbors caring about neighbors.

Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is a program of residents working with the Morrisville Police department for a safer community.

It’s not just a program to report suspicious activities and crimes, but to resolve safety problems within the neighborhood.

See Something – Say SomethingSee Something – Say Something

The key to your security is summed up in one word

VigilanceVigilance

Thank YouThank You

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