Pasadena Police Dept. Helpful Crime Prevention and Saftety Tips
Posted on Aug 3rd, 2017
Pasadena Police Department Crime Prevention and Safety Tips
713-475-7025
Lighting is one of the most cost-effective deterrents to burglary.
- Install landscape lighting.
- Place motion detector lights at front and rear entryways.
- Aim motion detector lights away from house so lights activate when someone approaches.
- Place exterior lights so as to prevent bulbs from being easily removed or broken.
- Set interior lights on a timer.
Alarms are recommended.
- Use those monitored by a UL approved company.
- Install both interior and exterior sirens.
- Install sensors on all exterior doors and windows.
Landscaping should provide maximum visibility.
- Trim hedges and shrubs at a level 18"-24" from the ground and 6"-12" beneath windows.
- Cut tree limbs at a level no lower than 6' from the ground.
- Cut back shrubbery from around doorways 2'-3'.
Exterior doors should be metal or solid wood construction with non-removal hinge pins.
- Ensure that hinges for exterior doors are on the inside.
- Ensure that exterior doors have 180 degree view-finder to allow you to see exterior access way without opening door.
- Secure exterior sliding glass doors with secondary locking device to prevent lifting or prying.
- Secure exterior doors with a dead bolt lock.
- Ensure that exterior door with glass windows or panels within 40 inches of lock are secured by double-cylinder dead bolt.
Windows should be secured by secondary locking devices.
- Place a dowel rod horizontally in the interior track of sliding windows and vertically in the interior track of standard windows.
Garage doors should be closed and secured by a locking device whenever possible.
- Garage door opener.
- Standard lock/latch handle.
- Exterior lock that utilizes a key.
- Padlock on inside of rail.
Vehicles should be locked and secured when not in use and visible enticements eliminated.
- Park vehicles in well-lighted area.
- Keep valuables such as cash, loose change, sunglasses, purses, wallets, CDs, tapes, and tools out of sight.
- Secure vehicle with auto alarm if possible.
- Secure steering column with anti-theft device.
- Secure pickup tailgates with a locking device.
- Avoid leaving keys inside of vehicle.
- Avoid leaving vehicle running while unattended.
For a free home security survey call Community Services Division at 713-475-7025 located at 4106 Fairmont Parkway.
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