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Keeping your home safe and secure


Dear Resident

 

Keeping Your Home Safe and Secure 🏡

Your home should be your sanctuary, and we want to help you keep it that way. Here are some simple yet effective steps you can take to reduce the risk of burglary:

🔒 Secure Your Doors:

  • Always lock your doors, even if you're just popping out.
  • Consider installing strong locks like deadbolts or multi-point locking systems.
  • Use a door chain or bar for added security when answering the door.
  • Ensure your door frames are solid and well-maintained.
  • 🏡 Protect Your Windows:

  • Fit window locks, especially on ground floors and easily accessible windows.
  • Laminated glass can offer an extra layer of security.
  • 🏠 Secure Outbuildings:

  • Don't forget to lock garages and sheds. They can be targets themselves or provide tools for breaking into your home.
  • 🚨 Consider an Alarm System:

  • Visible alarm systems can be a great deterrent.
  • Monitored systems offer an added layer of protection and can alert authorities.
  • 📹 Think About CCTV:

  • CCTV systems are becoming more affordable and can deter criminals and provide valuable evidence.
  • 💡 Use Lighting to Your Advantage:

  • Install motion-sensor lights to illuminate your property and deter potential intruders at night.
  • 🔑 Good Habits Matter:

  • Never leave valuables in plain sight.
  • Make arrangements for mail and deliveries if you're going away.
  • Be mindful of what you share on social media about your absences.
  • Keep spare keys secure and not in obvious places.
  • 🤝 Community Vigilance:

  • Look out for your neighbours and report any suspicious activity to us on 101 (or 999 in an emergency).
  • Consider joining or starting a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your area.
  • By taking these steps, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of burglary. Let's work together to keep our communities safe.

    #HumbersidePolice #NeighbourhoodPolicing #CrimePrevention #HomeSecurity #StaySafe


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    Kev Horsfall
    (Humberside Police, PCSO, Scunthorpe Rural)

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