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Topic: Theft and Burglary Prevention Tips
Question: How can I help prevent being a victim of theft or
burglary?
Answer:
Follow these prevention tips –
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Keep your doors
locked at all times
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Use a deadbolt
lock in addition to a normal doorknob lock
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If your door has
glass or is near a window use a double key deadbolt lock
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External doors
should be solid wood or metal clad
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Install heavy duty
strike plates on doors. They are available at hardware stores.
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Place a wood block
on a sliding door track to prevent it from opening.
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Make sure your
windows are locked when leaving your home.
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Install additional
locks on windows.
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Use vision
obscuring window coverings to prevent thieves from looking in.
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Do not set empty
boxes outside that identify what you have recently purchased.
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Have appropriate
outdoor lighting. Burglars like to work in the dark.
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Use motion sensor
lights at all doorways. This also helps prevent accidental
falls.
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Do not let
shrubbery or other objects obscure doors and windows from plain
view.
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Do not leave your
garage door open for view for long periods of times.
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Do not leave your
vehicle unlocked at any time, even in the garage.
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Do not leave items
of value in plain view in your vehicle or yard.
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Use a bicycle lock
on a bicycle left outside.
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Do not carry or
display large sums of cash unnecessarily.
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Do not carry or
display more credit cards than you need to.
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If you purchase or
own a safe, make sure it is securely fastened to a wall.
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Do not hide spare
keys outside your home. Give them to someone you trust.
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Make sure your
house numbers are large and lighted to be seen from the street
clearly.
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Use light timers
and have your mail picked up when you are on vacation.
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Do not advertise
your vacation plans on Facebook or other media.
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If you can afford
an alarm system, install one. It provides security and peace of
mind.
Just in case you are a victim, it helps to have photographic or
video evidence of your property for identification and insurance
purposes. You should record all model and serial numbers of valuable
electronics. Engraving valuable items can help in recovering those
items. Check with your insurance agent to see if you need any
additional coverage for jewelry, guns, or other valuables. Rental
insurance is available for those who do not own their homes.
[Text copied from file received from the city of Lincoln]
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