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Security Tips

Going on Holiday

Remember to cancel your milk and newspapers

Cut your lawns before you go away. If you are away for more than 2 weeks arrange for a friend or neighbour to keep them trimmed

Let your neighbours know that you are going away.

Ensure you have locked all windows and doors.

Ensure you have locked your gates and any ladders and tools are locked away

Use automatic timers to switch on lights in the evening.

Ensure you turn on your burglar alarm.

Ensure any external movement sensors attached to security lights are working

Do not leave keys on display?

Have a happy holiday.

How Secure is Your Home!!!

Are there 5 lever mortise locks or equivalent fitted to your external doors?

Are window locks fitted to all ground floor and first floor windows?

Do you have a spy hole in your front door and a light by the front door?

Do you have a chain fitted to the front door?

Do you have bolts fitted to all other external doors?

Is an approved intruder alarm system fitted?

Do you leave a light on when you go out?

Are external security lights fitted?

Are ladders and tools locked away?

Does garden design give a good view of your property and restrict access to the rear?

Do not leave keys on display?

How to Stop Unwanted Telephone Calls

  • How to Stop Unwanted Calls

    The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) helps you to make sure your telephone number is no longer available to organisations, including charities and voluntary organisations who may telephone you with offers and information you do not wish to receive.

Identity Theft - Are you at risk?

  • Identity Theft

    Identity theft affects over 100,000 people every year.
    By following a few simple rules you can protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft.

Last Updated Thu, 12 Jul, 2007.