 | Exterior Doors All doors are locked at night and every time you leave the house, event if just for a few minutes.Doors are solid hardwood or metal clad.Doors feature wide angle peepholes at heights every family member can use.Glass panel doors are reinforced so they cannot be shattered.All entryways have a working, keyed entry lock and a sturdy dead bolt lock installed into the frame of the door.Spare keys are kept with a trusted neighbor, not under a doormat, planter, on a ledge or in a mailbox. |
 | Garage and Sliding Door Security The door leading from the attached garage to the house is a solid wood or metal clad protected with a quality keyed door lock and deadbolt.The overhead garage door has a lock so that we do not rely solely on the automatic door opener to provide security.Garage doors are all locked when leaving the house.The sliding glass door has a strong working key lock.A dowel and/or a pin to secure a glass door has been installed to prevent the door from being shoved aside or lifted off its tracks.The sliding door is locked every night and each time you leave the house. |
 | Protecting Windows Every window in the house has a working key lock or is securely pinned.Windows are always kept locked, even when they are opened a few inches for ventilation (by the use of pin or clamp locks). |
 | Outdoor Security Shrubs and bushes are trimmed so there is no place for someone to hide.There are no dark areas around our house, garage or yard at night that would hide prowlers.Every outside door has a bright, working light to illuminate visitors.Floodlights are used appropriately to ensure effective illumination.Outdoor lights are on in the evening whether someone is at home or not or a photo cell or motion sensitive lighting system has been installed.You house number is clearly displayed so police and other emergency vehicles can find the house quickly and easily.Fuse box is locked. |
 | Security When Away From Home At least two light timers have been set to turn the lights on and off in a logical sequence when we are away from home for an extended period of time.The motion detector or other alarm system has been activated when we leave home.Mail and newspaper deliveries have been stopped or arrangements for a trusted friend/neighbor to pick them up have been made when we go away from home for a period of time.A trusted neighbor has been asked to tend to the yard and watch our home when we are away. |
 | Outdoor Valuables and Personal Property Gate latches, garage doors and shed doors are all locked with high security, laminated padlocks.Gate latches, garage doors and she doors are all locked after every use.Grills, lawn mowers and other valuables are stored in a locked garage or shed or if left in the open, are hidden from view with a tarp and securely locked to a stationary point.Every bicycle is secured with a U-bar lock or quality padlock and chain, and preferably locked to a pole, post or other stationary immovable object.Firearms are stored unloaded and locked in storage boxes and secured with trigger guard locks.Valuable items such as televisions, stereos and computers, have been inscribed with identifying numbers approved by the local police.Home inventory is up to date and includes pictures and/or video. A complete copy is kept somewhere out of the house. |
 | Miscellaneous An evacuation plan has been developed and discussed with household members.An emergency plan has been developed in case an intruder is detected at night.If an alarm system is installed, a duress button is located at your main entry and bedroom. |
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