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Top 10 Property Crime Prevention Instructions
It’s important to never leave indications that you are not home. For example never leave your trash cans or recycle bins curb side after being emptied, never leave notes indicating no one is home; leave package on front porch. An unoccupied home is one of the first things burglars or would be criminals will look for, it makes a perfect target.
Keep all outside sheds, storages, gates or entries to your property closed and pad locked with high quality locks. This takes away easy access; anything that will slow them down makes them look elsewhere.
Store all outdoor valuables such as grills, patio furniture, and lawn equipment in sheds, however that’s not always the most practical, so locking them to permanent fixtures like posts or trees are great alternatives. Remember out of sight out of mind is the best policy.
Planting shrubs or bushes with thorns and other abrasive foliage near windows will detour entry. For example: Cactus, Roses, and Briar shrubs. Keep in mind trimming all shrubs and bushes keeps the opportunity for burglars to hide at a minimum.
Security lighting all around the house is one of the best ways to ward off would be burglars. Porch lights at each entry, flood Lights with motion or dusk to dawn sensors hard wired to your house or that run off of solar systems keep your property lit and burglars out. Read the rest of this entry »
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Crime Prevention Specialist – 3 Things You Must Know Or Do
The war on crime is taking many avenues today. From increased police presence to community awareness programs, cities are pulling no punches when it comes to winning this war. One position that has been developed is the crime prevention specialist.
This is usually a non-sworn position for someone to work as a liaison between police and the community. Before you decide this is a career choice for you, there are some things you need to know.
Education:
It is very important that you know what the educational requirements are for the area in which you are applying. Across the nation, there are differing levels of education you must have to become a crime prevention specialist.
In one state, a two-year degree is required along with one year of relative work experience with no exceptions or substitutions. In other areas of the country for specialized fields such as youth, five years of experience in law enforcement is required. For different states, you may find any combination of the above is required.
Be sure your education and experience line up with the unit you are applying for. Also be prepared for intense background checks, drug tests or even a voice stress test that is similar to a polygraph.
Information you must know about qualifications: Read the rest of this entry »
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Crime Prevention Checklist – Are You Doing Everything You Should Be Doing to Protect Yourself?
In the modern world, you can fall victim to crime everywhere you go, from the mall to your school and yes, even at home. Although it’s impossible to completely eliminate the risk of crime from your daily life, a few simple steps can dramatically decrease your chance of becoming a victim of rape, assault, theft, and dozens of other possible crimes. The following checklist can help you measure how well you are protecting your personal safety.
In the Home – Do you routinely lock your doors and windows, even when you are at home during the day? Have you gone a step further by protecting them with audible alarms? Statistics show that most criminals enter through a door or window that has been left unlocked.
Are you careful who you let in the door? Do you ask for photo ID when letting a repairman in? Do you check the references of those who work in or around your house? Are you present when repairmen enter your home, or do you allow them to come inside and have free reign of your home while you’re away at work?
Do you keep a list of emergency numbers near your phone? Do your children know who to call in case of an emergency? Do you even know where the local police station is located? Far too many people simply don’t know where to turn if they need emergency assistance.
Fire Safety – In addition to general home security practices, are you doing enough to protect your safety in case of a fire in the home? Do you have an emergency escape plan for fires and natural disasters? Do you keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and know how to use it? Are all matches and lighters secured out of the reach of children? Are the batteries in your smoke alarms checked regularly? Read the rest of this entry »
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