Protecting Your Home

Your home is the most valuable asset you have and it is worth protecting. Here are some tips to help you keep your home safe.

When at Home

When your in your backyard lock your front door and vice versa.

When in the home, it is a good idea to keep your doors locked.

Consider keeping your blinds/curtains closed at night because people can see in.

When on Vacation

Arrange to have your mail picked up and consider stopping newspapers.

Remember to have the grass cut, the leaves raked or the snow removed as necessary.

Use timers on a few lamps in rooms where the light will be noticed from outside the house.

Have a neighbour check both inside and outside the house every few days. Ask them to pick up items devlivered while you are away.

If you have a clearly designated outside parking space (as is the case in many townhouse neighbourhoods), ask a neighbour to park their car in your space.

In Your Yard

Trim trees and bushes that could conceal burglars, specially around windows and doors.

Keep your yard maintained to give the house a lived-in appearance. Cut grass, rack leaves, remove dead branches and debris.

Install outside lights to brighten dark areas around doors or windows

In Your Community

Get to know your neighbors - residents should become familiar with the routine in their neighborhoods.

be aware of strangers and look out for each other.

Leave keys and emergency phone numbers with a trusted neighbor.

Keep up appearances - a well-tended neighborhood is less attractive to criminals and vandals

Get involved in crime prevention programs.