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Security tips and advice.
Here are some commonsense ideas to improve your overall home security.
Neighbours- You and your neighbours can keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour and generally out of the ordinary happenings on your street. Enquire at your local police station about neighbourhood support groups. These groups are very successfull and popular with many existing all over NZ.
One thing I learned at our neighbourhood support meeting was that it is ok to dial 111 if you are suspicious about anything. The police are happy to check it out if they are not stretched with other matters. They would rather catch the offenders in the act for the best possible outcome.
If you go away have your neighbour clear your mail. Leave a key and code to your alarm with a neighbour or relative incase of any activations. Leave all your contact details with them.
Leave a pair of shoes by the front door if you are away to give the impression of been home.
Have a light on a timer to come on at night.
Securely lock all windows and doors.
Dont leave sought after items in view through windows such as jewellery, money, ipods etc.
If you have a security alarm system, turn it on. Put warning labels on your windows to advertise the fact you have a security system.
