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| Williston Police Department Personal Home Security Checklist |
| Burglary and other crimes often occur in homes and is a crime of opportunity, whether you are at home or not. This survey is designed to help you determine if you are at risk for a home invasion. Remember, if you can reduce the opportunity you will reduce your chances of becomming another victim of burglary in the home. The Williston Police Department advises you to print out the below survey and go through the checklist. Take a critical look at your home and find the vunerable areas. Look at your home security at least every three to four months. INTERIOR 1. Do you keep a list of valuable property? 2. Do you mark your valuable property with your Florida Driver's License number? 3. Do you have a list of serial numbers, brands, and model numbers of your television, cameras, stereos, VCR's, guns, etc? 4. Do you have a description, photos, or VCR tapes of other property that cannot be engraved? 5. Do you avoid unnecessary display of your property by keeping your garage door closed or valuables away from open windows? 6. Do you keep excess cash and other valuables in the bank? 7. Are you organized so that you do not need to hide a key under the doormat or similar vicinity? 8. Does your family know what to do if they discover a burglar breaking in or already in the house? 9. Have you told your family to leave the house undisturbed and call the police if they discover a burglary has been committed? 10. Do you have a security closet with a solid core door, pinned hinges and deadbolt lock? 11. Do you have 9-1-1 stickers or emergency numbers listed on your phone? 12. Do you keep your door locked at all times, even when you are in the house? EXTERIOR 1. Are your trees and schrubs trimmed to eliminate hiding places? 2. Are lights installed around the perimeter of your house? 3. Do you leave lights on in the front and rear of your home all night? 4. Is your house number illuminated or easily visible from the street during all hours? 5. Have you limited access to the second floor and roof by locking up your ladder and avoiding climable trellises and drainpipes? 6. Do you keep your side gate locked? DOOR AND ENTRY 1. Are your exterior doors and the door between your grage and home are of solid core construction? 2. Do entry doors have a wide-angle viewer? 3. Do exterior doors have cylinder-type deadbolt locks with at least a one-inch throw and beveled cylinder guard? 4. Do the doors without cylinder locks have a heavy bolt or similar secure device that can be operated only from the inside? 5. Can all of your doors (porch, french, balcony, etc.) be securely locked? 6. Are your locks in good repair? 7. Are the strike plates and hinges installed with three-inch screws? 8. Do you know everyone who has a key to your house? Have you had a locksmith change the tumblers since you moved in? 9. Do all out-swinging doors have the hinges pinned or have non-removable pins? 10. Are entry areas un-obstructed by shrubbery and other decor to permit maximum visibility? 11. Do your exterior lights have a minimum 60-watt bulb? 12. Do sliding doors have an auxiliary lock that locks both the door panels together or active-side to the frame? 13. Is the garage door secured with a padlock, hasp, or other good auxiliary locks, and can it be locked from both sides? Remember, prevention begins at home. Don't let yourself be a victim of crime. Crime prevention is a community effort and we must each do our part. For further assistance, please feel free to call the Williston Police Department at (352) 528-4992. |
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