The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are encouraging home owners and renters to use the following guide to conduct their own home security audit. The more ‘yes’ boxes you can circle, the harder you make it for burglars. ➢ Is your house number clearly visible from the street? Y N ➢ Are your trees and shrubs trimmed so it’s hard for burglars to hide behind? Y N ➢ Do you have solid core doors? Y N ➢ Do you have locks and deadbolts or deadlocks fitted? Y N ➢ Do you have security screens on doors and windows? Y N ➢ Does your door have a peephole? Y N ➢ Do your windows have key-locks or security devices? Y N ➢ Does your house have an automatic light timer or sensor lights? Y N ➢ Do you leave lights on when you go out at night? Y N ➢ Are the entrances to your home well lit? Y N ➢ Is your home fitted with an alarm? Y N ➢ Is the garage or shed kept locked? Y N ➢ Are your tools and ladders stored away? Y N ➢ Is the meter box locked? Y N ➢ Are your contents and valuables engraved or marked for easy identification? Y N ➢ Have you recorded the serial numbers? Y N ➢ Do you have window stickers letting burglars know you have an alarm and your property is marked? Y N ➢ Is there a phone or mobile in the bedroom with emergency numbers handy? Y N ➢ Do you have a dog? Y N ➢ Have you joined or started a Neighbourhood Watch? Y N Advice and information on security products and installation from licensed security operators is encouraged.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:28:02 +0000