SECURITY PRODUCTS

There are many products available to deter criminals and here is a selection. Please check that other products can be legally used by contacting Neighbourhood Watch Office in Loughborough or Coalville.

SHED ALARMS

There are many on the market using different methods of protection and varying in cost. One is available from Neighbourhood Watch Office at £12.00.
Others can be purchased at hardware stores or direct from manufacturers as shown below.

A security padlock suitable for sheds, gates, bikes, garages, tool boxes, trailers etc. It has a two tone alarm set to sound for 10 seconds every time it is disturbed. The alarm resets automatically. Made of extra strong cast steel for the lock body and a high grade steel shackle. Locked and alarmed it gives double protection.
Cost £22. Please contact Mr. J. McCarthy on 0788 6663085. This device was shown at the Neighbourhood Watch meeting in May 2008 by a Rothley co-ordinator.

REMOTE CAR ALARM

Available from Neighbourhood Watch office at £20.00

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

Many types available but sold by Neighbourhood Watch Office at £23.50.
It is possible for these to be fitted free of charge by contacting Help the Aged.

PERSONAL ALARM

Small enough to fit in a pocket or handbag. Cost £4.00

TAMPER PROOF TAX DISC

Widely available at a cost of £1.00

INSTANT ALERT DRIVEWAY MONITOR

This will alert you to a vehicle being moved. Cost £20.00 and available from Neighbourhood Watch Office.

DOOR BAR

Open your door with a bar to see who is there before fully opening the door. Cost £2.00.
In some cases these can be fitted free of charge by contacting Help the Aged.

FENCE SPIKES

Fit along fences and gates to deter climbers into your garden. Cost £1 per strip. This product is authorised for sale but please check on similar products to ensure that they can be legally used. Available from Neighbourhood Watch office.

SECURITY FOR LARGER AREAS

If you have a small holding or need to protect a group of things like caravans the Neighbourhood Watch Office stocks an alarm system for this purpose. It sells at £115.00 but it can be tested before purchase with a refundable deposit of £25.00.
The system works by a monitor kept inside the property and alerts you if one of the sensors is activated.
Please contact Neighbourhood Watch Office in Coalville for more details.

CONTACT ADDRESSES

Neighbourhood Watch Office (Coalville)
North West Leicestershire Local Policing Unit
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicester LE67 3QG
Tel: 0116 248 3079 (Leicester dialling code)
e-mail: coalville.nhw@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

Neighbourhood Watch Office (Loughborough)
The Police Station
Southfields Road
Loughborough
Leicester
LE11 2XF
Tel: 0116 248 2542
e-mail: nhw@btconnect.com