- Many burglars will spend
no more than 60 seconds
attempting to break into
a home. Make sure every
external door has sturdy,
well-installed deadbolt
locks.
- Sliding glass doors offer
easy access if not properly
secured. You can secure
them by installing
commercially available
locks or putting a broomstick
or wooden dowel in the
inside track to jam
the door.
- Never hide house keys
under the door mat or a
rock that is near your
door. Most burglars know
that trick. Instead give an
extra key to a trusted
neighbor.
- When you move to a new
house or apartment, have
a competent locksmith
rekey the locks.
- All outside doors to your
home should be metal or
solid wood.
- Install a peephole in all
entry doors so you can
see who is outside without
opening the door.
- Don't use door chains; they
break easily and don't keep
intruders out.
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- Always ask service people
for identification before
letting them in your house.
You may want to contact
the company to verify their
identity.
- Never, ever pick up hitchhikers.
- Beware of a stranger who
approaches you with a " great "
business opportunity. If it
sounds to good to be true,
it usually is.
- Don't leave anything, such
as ladders or tools, lying
around that can be used
to break into your home.
- If you are a female and you
live alone, don't advertise it
by putting " Miss Jane Doe "
on your doorbell or mailbox.
Just put the initial of your
first name and your last
name, " J. Doe. "
- Mark all your valuables
with your license number.
Engravers are available
from the Winston-Salem
Police Department, on
a loan-out basis.
- Never leave your keys in
your car, for any reason.
- Never leave your car
doors unlocked.
- If possible, choose a parking
lot with an attendant.
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