Put your address (numerical #s) on your mailbox or at the street for emergency personnel.

Do not leave valuable items in plain view of windows.

Cut all bushes and trees back from around windows and doors to avoid hiding spots and shadows.

Do not leave spare keys hidden on your property: most burglars know all the common hiding spots.

Make sure exterior doors are solid wood core or metal.

All exterior doors should have double keyed deadbolt locks with a minimum bolt throw of 1-inch.

All door jams should have 3-inch screws.

Outside floodlights should be left on from dusk to dawn. Remove motion detectors and put in timers.

Put lights on alternating timers when you leave home and do not disconnect them when you are home.

Leave a radio on when you leave the house.

Do not open your door to anyone you do not know.

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