- When away leave some lights on or use timers.
- Trim hedges or shrubbery away from windows and doors.
- If you are away on vacation have someone to pick up your mail and check your house.
- Be sure that your house is adequately lighted outside.
- Be a good neighbor.
- Keep valuables out of sight.
- Report any suspicious behavior.
- Don’t give access to your house to anyone you do not know and trust.
- Clearly mark your residence for emergency personnel.
- Mark all of your personal property with identification numbers.
- Call the Police Department for more information on this and other topics.