Vehicle
Car thieves, like home burglars, look for easy targets. Please remember to remove valuable items and lock your vehicles. Don’t make yourself an easy target.
- Lock your vehicle
- Do not leave windows open
- Do not leave keys in the vehicle
- Know your VIN number
- Carry a copy of our registration in your wallet for ease of identification in case of an emergency or theft
- If you want to protect your personal property, DO NOT leave it in your car.
- Do not leave purses, wallets, laptops, expensive sunglasses, cell phones, and other valuable in your vehicle.
- Never leave valuables in plain sight
- Never leave CASH visible
- If you keep equipment or tools in your truck, ensure those toolboxes are locked and bolted down. Please do not assume anything is secure because it’s heavy.
Home:
- Keep all doors and windows closed and locked
- If you have an alarm system, ensure it is working properly and use it.
- If you have a camera system, check cameras regularly to ensure they are working correctly.
- Don’t advertise when you are away from home.
- Be smart about your hide-a-key if you have one.
- Keep your valuables out of sight.
- Have outdoor lighting-well lit properties discourage burglars.
- Be smart when hiring contactors.
- Don’t accept unsolicited help.
- Make sure you keep an updated record of your valuables.
- Make sure your street address number is visible from the street so that law enforcement can find your home easily as needed.
Business:
- Lock all doors and windows- Secure your premises
- Secure your equipment- Consider securing large or expensive equipment to floors or walls.
- Lights- Ensure your property is well light. Light up all points of entry
- Alarm System:
- Install an alarm system and ensure it works properly. Post warnings in clear view that the business is equipped with an alarm.
- Video Surveillance:
- The decision to use security cameras depends largely on the available budget. They are a wise investment. If you have a camera system, check cameras regularly to ensure they are working properly.
- Do not obscure views in storefront windows. This will make it difficult for law enforcement when conducting security checks to see into the property. Keep your expensive merchandise away from the windows.
- Protect your stock- conduct regular audits to determine any discrepancies early.
- Safes- Reduce how much cash you have on hand after hours. If you have cash or other valuables, keep them in a safe that is anchored. Limit how much cash is in the register.