Exterior Doors

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All doors are locked at night and every time we leave the house – even if it’s just for a few minutes.

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Doors are solid hardwood or metal-clad.

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Doors feature wide-angle peepholes at heights everyone can use.

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If there are glass panels in or near our doors, they are reinforced in some way so that they cannot be shattered.

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All entryways have a working keyed entry lock and sturdy dead bolt lock installed into the frame of the door.

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Spare keys are kept with a trusted neighbor, not under a doormat or planter, on a ledge, or in the mailbox.

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Garage and Sliding Door Security

The door leading from the attached garage to the house is solid wood or metal-clad and protected with a quality keyed door lock and dead bolt.

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The overhead garage door has a lock so that we do not rely solely on the automatic door opener to provide security.

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Garage doors are all locked when leaving the house.

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The sliding glass door has a strong, working key lock.

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A dowel or a pin to secure a glass door has been installed to prevent the door from being shoved aside or lifted off the track.

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The sliding door is locked every night and each time we leave the house.

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Protecting Windows

Every window in the house has a working key lock or is securely pinned.

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Windows are always locked, even when they are opened a few inches for ventilation.

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Outdoor Security

Shrubs and bushes are trimmed so there is no place for someone to hide.

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There are no dark areas around our house, garage, or yard at night that would hide prowlers.

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Every outside door has a bright, working light to illuminate visitors.

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Floodlights are used appropriately to ensure effective illumination.

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Outdoor lights are on in the evening – whether someone is at home or not – or a photocell or motion-sensitive lighting system has been installed.

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Our house number is clearly displayed so police and other emergency vehicles can find the house quickly.

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Security When Away From Home

At least two light timers have been set to turn the lights on and off in a logical sequence, when we are away from home for an extended time period.

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The motion detector or other alarm system (if we have one) has been activated when we leave home.

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Mail and newspaper deliveries have been stopped or arrangements for a neighbor/friend to pick them up have been made when we go away from home for a period of time.

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A neighbor has been asked to tend the yard and watch our home when we are away.

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Outdoor Valuables and Personal Property

Gate latches, garage doors, and shed doors are all locked with high-security, laminated padlocks.

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Gate latches, garage doors, and shed doors are locked after every use.

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Grills, lawn mowers, and other valuables are stored in a locked garage or shed, or, if left out in the open, are hidden from view with a tarp and securely locked to a stationary point.

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Every bicycle is secured with a U-bar lock or quality padlock and chain.

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Bikes are always locked, even if we leave them for just a minute.

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Firearms are stored unloaded and locked in storage boxes and secured with trigger guard locks.

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Valuable items, such as televisions, stereos, and computers, have been inscribed with identifying number approved by local police.

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Our home inventory is up-to-date and includes pictures. A complete copy is kept somewhere out of the house.

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