Home and Personal Security Handbook

HOME AND PERSONAL SECURITY n this manual the National Neighborhood Watch Institute offers you hundreds of ideas to protect your home, yourself and your family. Your home can not be absolutely pro- tected against burglars. You, yourself, can not be absolutely safe as you go about your daily activities at home, in your neigh- borhood, while driving, shop- ping, banking or working. So what can you do about your home and personal security? As A GUIDE TO he Boy Scout m monish: Boy Scout motto admon' t es us: Be prepared A professional burglar on a wit any lock, a: ee Ne or door on the es out of 100 bursa ne not a professional thief bul ae typically a young reese si in the neighborhood or a dr Be addict committing the crime. is probably looking for some- thing to fence You can cut down on your chances of being burglarized by applying the Three D’s_ of Protection: Deterrence - Good lighting, an alert Neighborhood Watch pro- gram, sturdy doors, windows and locks make it hard for a bur- glar to break in. A very exten- sive checklist begins on page 4. You are asked 88 questions about general neighborhood security, the doors and windows reserved. No part insta, Library of Congress of your home, personal securi- ty and your fire prevention habits. Any hesi- tation in answering “Yes” to a question brings out an area where a lack of security exists. Delay - Good home security will slow a bur- glar down. They will not waste time or expose their intentions for long if they can not find an easy target. A few minutes ert neighbor, ang caught. They usys d will go else. —~ re. We offer a detailed 0 illustrations of loc! i delay, an al they will be know that an! whe ith 5! we and windows on p; to 16. petection - An alarm syst ing the perimeter (doorg Sedov) and interior ; (motion detectors) of your hy a barking dog and a good Neighborhood Watch prog are your best protectors. personal safety is also an jj 1D tant consideration of this many al. On the next page you wij) find a good deal of common sense ideas on precautions ~ enabling you to avoid trouble when you are out on the st in your car, if you use a bus if you are in your office. Know in advance exactly how respond to a car-jacker or q ATM robber. Faced with one these dangerous situation: ready to face your attacker armed with some preparatory training. Offered here are com mon sense guides and tips should know for your own tection. Read about these o Pages 18 and 17. Share the with your family. — Apartment security (page 19), Holiday Season Suggestions (Pages 22-23), Kids Being Hot Alone (page 23), Vacation Preparations (pages 20-21), Battered Women (pages 24-25) Sexual Assault (pages 25-26), Rural Security (page 27) are additional subjects. Operati Identification, a system to p tect your personal property explained on pages 28 and Allin all, you will find the f dollars you spent on this an excellent investment.

. he best crime preven- on is observing crime avoid- ce. Don’t put yourself and Our family in a situation where ime will most often occur. Be prepared. By taking a few sim- ese ideas with your family. leach them to always be alert and aware of the people around them. Teach them to be espe- cially alert at locations and in ) situations which can make you all vulnerable to crime, such as ‘© Copyright 1996, 2023 by National Neighborhood Watch Institute alleys, dark parking lots and ATM machines. While you are teaching them, you reinforce in your own mind the crime pre- vention tactics we offer here Street precautions: 1 Be alert to your surround- ings and the people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark 2 whenever possible, travel with a friend. 3 Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible. Carry a small flash light if out at night. 4 Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where someone could hide. 5 walk confidently, and at a steady pace. 6 Make eye contact with peo- ple when walking. Do not respond to conver- sation from strangers on the street, continue walking If you carry a purse, hold it securely between your arm and your body. Car Safety: Always lock car doors after entering or when leaving your car. 2 Parkin well-lit, active, areas. 3 Have your car keys in your hand so you don’t have to linger before entering your car. 4 Check the back seat before entering your Car. 5 if you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police, sheriff or fire station.

ry your wal your coat, “front 4 Car side 6 ifyour car breaks an Be ir open the hood and attac f orina front A com loth to the car pocket, A com! antenna. placed horizon antenna aced norizey tally in ill a vallet, 7 ifsomeone stops to help your W one stay in the locked car, roll vet youll: dow é es to down the window just a lit erie tle and ask them to call the police, sheriff, AAA or a tow truck n remove it from your pocket. Keep your hand bag in front of you and hold it Close to your body with both hands., & Dont stop to aid motorists 5 stopped on the side of the Toad. Go to a phone and request help for them. Waiting for a Bus: 7 urse 1 Avoid isolated bus stops. 6 ee earn one is jostling, crowing or push- ing you. 2 keep safely away from the curb until the bus arrives. 3 Don't open your purse or 7 wallet while boarding the bus. Have your Pass or money ready in your hand or in an easily accessible Pocket. Before you board the bus, Keep your purse at your side with your hand clutching it, Ifyou see any — suspicious activi- ty, immediately tell the driver. Office security: 1 Never leave your purse or 4 Dont invite trouble — keep billfold in plain view or in old chains out of sight; the pocket of a jacket hang- don’t flash your jewelry and ing on a door, turn your rings around so the stones don’t show. 2 Personal Property should be On the Bue marked with your driver's license number (preceded 1 During off-hours, sit as with the state initials such close to the bus driver as as CA) Possible. 3 Dont leave cash or valu- 2 Stay alert — and be aware ables at the office. of the people around you. i 4 Ifyou Work alone or If someone bothers you, change seats and/or tell before/after normal busi- the driver. ness hours, Keep the Office door locked, © Copyright 1996, 2028 by National Neighborhood Walch institut 5 If you work late, try to fing another worker or a security | guard to walk out with you, | If you are in the elevator with another person, stand near the control panel, If you are attacked, Press the alarm and as many of the Control buttons as possible. Be alert for Pickpockets on crowded elevators. Report all Suspicious people and activities to the prope authorities as soon as po! ble to the Office mana; building security or law enforcement,

§ QUESTION HOME AND PERSONAL SECURITY SURVEY ou pl i we ey eS need to have all 88 keys tuned correctly to play a melody well. Esa are eeone security, you need to answer all 88 questions with a “Yes” to assure Ea guestion a oo, ins ee security you can personally provide. If you answer Pi cecurity. |, pay ntion to what you could do to improve your, and your family’s BS Yes No § your house number visible from the street, with numbers at least 3” high? san your neighbors see your house? Do you know your neighbors, including all occupants of their houses? fei lave you talked to your neighbors about mutual neighborhood security? 2 Do you leave your front and back porch light on every night whether you are home or not?___._s- __ Do you routinely lock your door every time you leave - no matter how short a time? ees Do you never leave keys for a maid or repairman to come in? joors and Windows id core doors, strong enough to withstand Are your outside entrance doors all soli excessive force? Do your door frames fit snugly around your exterior doors? 10 Are the strike plates and frames strong enough to withstand excessive force? pil eeiee 11 Do you have a wide angle viewer installed in your front and back doors? sen 12 If you have a small child at home, have you installed a wide-angle viewer they can see through? 13 Are all your outside doors equipped with single-cylinder one-inch deadbolt locks? eg eS 14 Do you have a double cylinder lock for doors with glass or panels? (CK your garage door? Is it easily opened with a remote? ie 15 Can you close and LO 16 Do you close and LOCK your garage door? Not just “can you?” pes n doors going into the garage from 17 Do you do the same for the pedestria your house or Vale 18 Do your basement doors have extra protection? 19 Do your basement windows have metal screens or other protection? aes indows work properly, without excess play? 20 Do your casement wi

ouse? er you leave the h evi -Ked when lass door? ys are locked W iding g sce if all windows are track of your sli 21 oe, | that snugly fits in the dowel tha i a board oF 22 Do you pul : ss door? 3 Have you pinned your stiding gis indows? aS Have) z liding win your Slit he same for yO lave you done t! 2 24 Have) have good locks on them yuntG place? 25 Do all your windows els epoxied (glued : ways a burglar mig) hide a burglar at work the pan able to pene f_ have any louvered windows, are : te ; 3 f you - ae alked around your house looking - ve you ever Wi 3 a oe .d all your hedges, bushes and tree: u trimme: ce) fi = 6 ae windows and doors? Be ng co voe make x a pom to i-unit dws x ity problems? ees t or other multi-un! ther security CEA eaenagement of any lighting or immediately notify m. windows? i Is on your 30 Do you have Neighborhood Watch warning Deca’ Personal Security forcement agency? 31 Do you know the emergency phone number of your local law en{fo! gency? ent agency? 32 Do you know the business phone number of your local law enforcem: gency? i numbers? 33 Do you know your nearest fire department and rescue service phon 34 Do you ask neighbors to watch your house if you are going to be gone over night? 35 Do you have automatic timers on a couple of lights, TV and radios in your house whe! you are away? 36 Does your house always look like someone is at home? 37 Do you stop newspapers, mail and other deliveries when you are going to be gone for extended periods? i 38 Do you ask your neighbors to mow your lawn, rake your leaves or remove snow when you are gone for an extended period? 39 Do you notify your local law enforcement agency, or your Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, when you're going out of town so they can check your house for you? 40 Have you recorded the make, model and serial numbers of all your valuables? 41 Have you etched your driver’s license number on valuables? 42 Have you photographed items ] you can't etch or have no ser china, and crystal for identific. ( ial numbers such as jev ation purposes? ve you recorded all your credit card es to cancel them should they g and ATM numbers, together with the phone et lost or stolen?

you shield your ke: WAT SchinEe oe entry when you enter your Personal Identification Number € you removed all identification tags from your key ring? you always lock your car when you get out? you have a working flashlight when traveling at night? you look in your car, especially the back seat of your car, before you get in? you put all packages in the trunk instead of the back seat? if you have small hey could ask for children, have you taught them how to identify a store clerk to whom. help should they become separated from you? ince you moved in have you had all your door locks rekeyed by a locksmith? Do you turn your bell tone volume down, or off, on your telephone when you are away? Do you have your neighbor park his extr. i i Baa ig) Pp ‘a car in your driveway when you are away for When going on vacation, do you really follow the 33 steps suggested in the Vacation Preparation section of this handbook? Do you report strangers in your neighborhood to your local law enforcement agency? 2 Do you report all suspicious incidents to your local law enforcement agency? Does your neighborhood have a reputation for being a good, safe place, to live? iS Do you always separate your home and car keys when you leave your car in an attended parking lot? ‘9 Do you always walk in the traffic lanes in a parking lot rather than next to the parked cars? 0 Do you always approach your car with your keys in your hand, not in your purse? I Do you know what you should do if you become a victim of a sexual assault? 2 Do you routinely file off the serial numbers on padlocks you install? Fire Protection Procedures 64 Do you always store flammable liquids in closed metal containers away from heat, sparks and small children? 65 Are you conscientious about keeping combustibles like newspapers, old clothes, wood furniture and other junk cleared from closets, the garage, basement, attic and yard? 66 Are smoke detectors installed near or on the ceiling, next to each sleeping a in the house as well as other suggested areas and are they in good working order? No 63 Do you and your family know to never use gasoline to start a fire or for cleaning purposes? __

you can buy? y and replac e drills at least <1 sensitive { 67 Are your smoke detectors the most sensitiv « their batteries annuall rer nonthl: 68 Do you test each of your smoke de tectors annually? se practic ome fir ; of your hou: ctice hi ; stop, drop @ oll” to PY ut a fire “stop, fire? yout” if they wake up in a house on fire ge' 70 Do all family members know how to 71 Do all family members know to “shout ‘fire’ and ildren? s kept safely away from small chil 72 Are all matches and lighter: ; 2 73 Is the “No Smoking” rule practiced in your house? 2 rays for smokers? If not, do you provide ashtray: ed or near pe ALLOWED in b 74 Does everyone fully understand that smoking is NEVER over-stuffed furniture and pillows? ‘ d metal containers and ~ in close rs tacecay mbustible materials? 75 Does all smoking residue and fireplace ashes get Ba any other CO disposed of safely outside, away from the house an 76 Do all fireplaces have metal screens? restors checked? 77 Are chimneys inspected and cleaned at least annually? Are spark ar i ingui i i rage? 78 Do you have at least one fire extinguisher in your residence and garag' : : o 79 Are you careful not to wear loose fitting clothes when starting a fire? 80 Do you immediately discard damaged, worn or frayed electrical cords? 81 Do you take out of service any malfunctioning electric appliance until it is fixed? i i 82 Do you clean and lubricate, at least two times a year, motors on refrigerators, dryers anc other electric appliances? B 83 Do you inspect your heating system, including cleaning it, at least once a year? 84 Do you and your family respect the danger of fire by keeping clothes, drapes and miscellaneous storage at least 12” away from baseboard and portable heaters and 36 away from furnaces? 85 Do you routinely keep pan handles turned in from the cook top edge and cords out of the way? 86 Do you know which kind of fires require which kind of treatm j ents? knowing not to put out a grease or electrical fire with water.) (As an example, Do you routinely keep a pan lid handy when cooki ‘ ; se fire in the frying pan? y ooking for smothering flames in case 0 | Quite time-consuming you might s me (0 a “no” answer to any of the 88 ur residence at least once a year.

‘olved in someone getting i id out of a locked oe oe wi w in case of an emergency ch as a fire or natural disaster. e overall best lock forthe poses of securing your resi- nce is a single-cylinder leadbolt lock that opens from ie outside with a key and from e inside with a simple thumb inching and turning with your and and without a key. infortunately, these locks are jot common in most homes. We will first examine the various ways in which a bur- glar may open a door: § These are limited only by the ability of the burglar and the amount of time he has at his disposal. Remember, delaying a burglar is one of your best deterrents. There are many ways that a lock can prove meaningless to a burglar who: @ Finds the door unlocked. Has a key, from the previous owners or tenants, Or finds it under door mats, in flower pots or the mail box, Or over the door. ™ Removes or breaks glass in the door and reaches inside and opens the door. Jimmys or pries the door open with a crowbar or other tool. Gets the victim to open the door and foolishly relies on @ useless chain latch. ™ Splits or spreads the door (© Capriiya 906, 2 by Fewer frame by kicking i ig in the door, usually at the lock area, or by the use of tools. ‘ @ Finds a door with plywood Panels which can easily be Kicked in, the door unlatched or simply crawls through the Opening. Easily can be opened with credit ™ Uses a pipe wrench, hammers _ cards, a dent puller or pipe the door knob or pulls the key — wrench. cylinder plug with a slide ham- mer dent puller. Deadlatch Lock Most of these ways can be pre- vented with a little common ® sense. Not all, though, andhere __Thes€ locks is a rundown of locks: are equipped with a dead- latching or (> Spring tripper pin Latch Lock that is ® attached to ® If you use the bolt. this as the When the © Coppght 1996, 2023 by NAN sole means |) door is of security, closed, this pin is depressed. you might as ® With the pin in this position, the well not even bolt is immobilized. This lock is close your somewhat better than the spring door. oar aon me latch lock, it is still vulnerable to prying, twisting or pounding. A deadbolt lock must be added to provide security. As you close the door, the latch springs into place. A simple shim is placed between the door and the frame, causing the latch to retract and the door to open. The technique is so simple the most inexperi- enced burglar can almost walk through the door. A deadbolt lock must be added to provide security. A spring latch lock by itself is virtually worthless for security. Single Cylinder Horizontal Deadbolt Cylinder (Key in the Knob) Lock These are not adequate for exte- rior locks. They are best used for interiors and privacy, such as closets and bathrooms. (© Copyright 1996, 2023 by NNW Keyed on the outside of the locking cylinder with a thumb turning latch on the inside.

would have a of the dead- ideally this ew minimum) gpolt would have & bolt. Ine tened steel insert It it Gprevent cutting. ne guard would be of case-ha ened steel tapered and free UD tum on the inside eliminates the need for a key, aS is the case with a Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock. This is great for safety, especially in case of a fire. This lock, with a solid core door and no nearby windows is your best security. However, if your door has a window or their is a window within arms reach of the thumb turning latch, your security is compromised. Weak doors cou- pled with this lock also compro- mise security. Double Cylinder Horizontal Deadbolt codes make this acceptable for © Copyright 1996, 2023 by NNW peadbolt combination ofa half-inch throw dead- locking latch and one inc throw dead- bolt with a concealed steel roller g or prying: pouble Loc king that resists sawin| The lock mechanism is protected by an armor plate under the ornamenta- tion, making it resistant to drilling, saw- ing or piercing. When the door is locked, the outside knob is free-spinning, SO that it is impossible to get lever- age on it to force or twist it. The recessed cylinder discour- ages forceful entry. Lo © Copyright 1996, 2029 by NNW Single Cylinder Vertical Deadbolt (also known a Rim Lock) Keyed on the outside with a thumb turn on the inside. Extremely resistant to prying or Cutting. Mounted on the surface of t ee aS opposed to single x ; louble cylinder deadb are mortised, jolts which use of the Teach of the thu Case of emergency YOur security is cueing latch Y Weak doors coup Promised ock also compr ro ith this Buttress-type Lock se ‘© Copyright 1996, 2023 by NNW us is a long steel bar that sticks re floor receptacle and wedge, against the inside of the do ‘ In this way, the strength of ; door is being used insteg the frame. d It is important that the bottgn the door fits closely to theo to avoid the steel bar bej Noo, removed from the floor re, cle by an intruder. <a Ccremone Bolt A device of surface appli- cation that by aturn ofa knob or lever handle locks the door or sash into the frame, top and bottom. Flush bolts offer adit 0 nity since the intrude at these devices to them if the doors ar

for a door which is seldom used or is not required as an emer- gency exit. Heavy hooks holding a heavy cross bar provide excel- lent security when padlocked. If the door is never used, the cross bar can be bolted to the hooks. 4;}———_ }© Copyright 1096, 2028 by NN The cross bar should be secured to the hooks so an intruder can not easily use the door as an exit, or pry the crossbar off by slipping a tool between the door frame and the door in order to lift the cross bar. Strike Plate A rein- forced strike plate is neces- sary for good locks to perform well. Strike plates can be reinforced by using screws long enough to reach past the trim and into the studs, at least 3’-5”. The strike plate should have at least four screw holes, and screws run through each hole into studs. An added precaution would be the attaching of a piece of heavy-gauge sheet metal to the door frame for about 16” This will reinforce the lock area and (© Copyright 1996, 2023 by NAW make it more difficult for some- One to overcome the lock by Kicking the door in. Hasps Hasps are fasten- ing devices con- sisting Of a loop and a slotted hinged plate. The placement of the hasp high up on the doorway will make it more difficult for an intruder to manipulate the lock going through the loop. Hasps should be very securely bolted Or secured into place, so that the heads of the screws are com- pletely covered when the hasp is closed. Padlocks A good pad- lock should be of case-hard- ened steel, have heel and toe locking features and constructed so the key can not be removed unless the padlock is in the locked (closed) position. Identification numbers should be recorded and then obliterated on the lock casing. © Copyright 1986, 2023 by NNW Panic Bars {© Copyright 1996, 2023 by NNWL Where a doorway in a public area must be available for an emergency exit, but not for entrance, it can best be secured with a panic bar. There is no lock visible on the outside. A simple push on the bar from the inside actuates a Crimone bolt (top and bottom) or a center latch, allowing the door to swing outward, Flip or Nib Lock This type of lock, when installed properly with wood. screws of at least R-E/20 length © Copyright 1996, 2023 by NN and located out of reach of any windows and small children, pro- vides good additional security. A flip or nib lock has two sections, one attached to the door and one to the frame. A metal flap extends out from the frame and swings into a locked position on the door. Common Chain Locks — Last and Definitely Least! Easily defeated with a kick or strong push, the chain is usually very weak and the screws hold- ing the lock are almost always _ too short. Extra-heavy duty vari- eties may be available, and if properly installed could be effec- tive. Not recommended.

Solid Core Doors door by its weight and solid sound when knocked on © Copyright 1096, 2028 by NN DOORS This type of door is solid wood throughout. This door can be distinguished from a hollow core Because there is no glass in the door, it is recommended that a 1, with good 180 to 200 ripheral vision ( Pe ee be installed to observe degre' ss sle-cylinder wide angle viewe! security. Metal Doors : ee commonly found in com- mercial businesses and industrial locations, they consist of a medi- um gauge sheet metal welded together and pre-drilled for spring-latch locks, but not usual- ly for an auxiliary deadbolt lock. If they can be obtained with a drill hole to accommodate a hor- izontal deadbolt lock, they would be second among the choices for security. Usually more expensive than solid core doors, they have been known to bend inward under sufficient impact rendering the lock useless. Panel Doors These doors are basically solid in the main structure of the door, but they are compromised TONGS Over half of all burglaries in forced. Doors and ere left open and RE AVAILABLE portant tips ide your key outside. § know all the hiding ‘Carry identification on your key ring or valet park your car, a separate key for park- which does not have , entry into the house your house key with it. An unscrupulous parking attendant can have a house Key made within just a few minutes, and with your car registration at hand, it is a simple matter to put the two together. 4 Moving into a new home or apartment? Change the locks as soon as you are moved in. A locksmith can do this inexpensively or if you are handy with tools you can do this yourself in a matter of minutes. 5 Know who has eve! your home, Don’t to maintenance ° People. ty key to Sive keys r delivery © © Copyright 1996, 2028 by NNW by varying designs Of bevel, panels, which create thinna portions of the door, which vulnerable to breaking thr If this door is used for extg purposes, it is advised that the panels be at least 1/2” in thie, ness or reinforced to an equy. lent strength. These are Notas. strong as solid core doors, French Doors These doors are very wea often have glass, are very tive but they offer no d security. They can be co p mised with a little pushi a kicking. A minimal amoun

security can be obtained from cremone OF slide bolts going jnto the header and threshold with at least a1” throw. If hinges are on the exterior of the door they should have non- removable pin type hinges. Hollow Core Doors This door is typically made of two veneer wood panels cover- ing an interior of cardboard or other material acting as a spac- er. The outer frame and a block for mounting the lock are virtu- ally the only solid components of the door. This door can be distinguished from a solid core door by its lack of weight and dull sound when knocked on. These are only recommended for interior use, such as for clos- ets, bathrooms and other rooms such as bedrooms that need to be latched, but not seriously secured against intruders. This type of door can be easily kicked in, leaving a hole through which any locking device is accessible. if you can not replace this type of door with a solid core door, this hollow core door can be reinforced with an additional layer of 1” exterior plywood bolted to the door. Doors with within 36” Install a non replacement Security film such as Armor-Coat Sliding Glass Doors 8lass, or glass Of the or ‘ -breakable glass Such as Lexan, or If the door slides on the outside track, you are best installing a keyed slide bolt. (See Illustration above.) (© Compe 1906, 2023 by WOH These doors move horizontally on tracks. The moving door typi- cally moves on the inside track, but not necessarily so. Locks are usually inadequate. If the door slides on the inside track, a dowel placed in the track will prevent the door from being slid open. (See illustration above.) To prevent the door from being lifted out of its frame, a common move for burglars, install screws in the upper track so the screw heads protrude just enough to clear the sliding door when it is closed. (See Illustration above nad on page 16.) Door Frames Door frames either pre-hung, or framed in. Since a lock is intended to keep the door secured to the frame, a strong frame is extremely important. Since most homes built since World War Il (1946 and later) have a pre-hung door frame, y might want to do the followin Ui Another option would be to drill and pin through the overlapping Copyright 1996, 2028 by NNW See if the door frame is mour securely. Remove the interior frames and installation of a ie i illustration door molding and see ye ae wee much gap, if any, exists betw al : ———————

the door frame and the building studs. Shims are generally used to square and plumb the door and often a gap exists between them. Add shims, if possible, between the door frame and the studs to give it extra strength, especially around the area of the strike plate and its lock. Use high security strike plates on this type of door construction. They should be at least 4” long, with 4 screw holes. The screws should be long enough to reach the studs Some homes, older and custom homes, will have frames that were built as part of the wall ‘CEMENT FILLER, PREVENTS. FORCING THE FRAME, mstruction is ig and is difficult a 1" deadbolt is NO gap exists should have pins welded in place, drilled and pinned, or replace the hinges with non- remov- able-pin type ‘ 1 interior hi d pine non-removable ee so as not to allow an oy 5 for the intruder. This is on ui 5 applicable to commercial prop erty, since residences should always be openable from the inside, as a fire safe- ty mea- sure. inges should © Copyright 1806, 2025 by NNW Mail Slots Mail slots should be no larger than 2” wide, not within 30” of a door and always angled down- ward to prevent a burglar from being able to reach through the slot to open the door. Garage Doors Garage doors should be kept closed at all times whether you are in the home or away. They should only be open when you are working in and about the Sarage, or moving a vehicle in Or out. Ifa burglar Sets into your garage, and your Sarage is attached to your house, he has plenty of time to gain entry into your home through the connect- ing doors because he will be out of sight of your Neighbors. Add to this Predicament a number of tools you Probably have in the ® arage to assist in a br Evel passers-by Walkin wit ging or bicycling by your, log. unattended, garage are f,.Peh, with temptation. eq Je Copyright 1996, 2028 by NNW To secure your Overhead Sarage door, drill a hole through the track above a roller, or throu h the end of the deadbolt latch that protrudes through the track Insert a heavy bolt or case-harg. ened padlock. Thin door panels should be reinforced. Windows should be covered to prevent someone from looking in to determine if anyone is home or if any property inside is worth stealing. Garage doors that swing out horizontally can be secured by installing surface bolts at the top and bottom of one door anda hasp and padlock on the outside Or inside of the doors. If you have, or plan to install, an electric Sarage door opener, it should be of the electronic digi- tal code variety, so that the door will not accidentally open by random sounds. Check the door Periodically to make sure that it IS engaged and can not be lifted from the bottom, If you will be aWay for an extended period of time, disconnect the garage door opener.

secured by: © copy 1908, 2028 by HN WINDOWS security for pouble-Hung or sash Windows: prilling and Pinning: with the window in a closed The two significant Weaknesses in this type of window concern the center closing latch. The Jass can be broken and the latch opened. The latch can be ried or forced off the window with a pry tool from the outside. This type window can be © Copyright 1996, 2028 by NNW 's. These wo holes ould be rilled on down- ward slant and the drill hole should continue into the aa von © Copyright 1996, 2028 osition, from inside the house, rill a hole in the two overlap- ping corners of the inside sash- by NNW Nd sash wi th » Withou ieee through hens all Place the dowel, rod or board da Uuble-head Outside. diagonally across the insid these holes qo 244 nails into of the win " S€cures the NS effectively Sa intruders, whee against Key Latch: exit in cz allowin, the nails, second Can be drilled ab, oles to pin the window Vertical Rods: Consider replacing the unkeyed latch with a keyed one. If should be secured with at least 3/4” screws to prevent it from being easily pried off. These windows should only be locked when the house is vacant. Windows need to be kept accessible in case of fire when you are at home. Security for ; Sliding Glass Doors With the window in a closed position, place dowels, rods or and Windows: boards in the inside vertical Sliding glass doors and win- track. These should be placedon — gows are generally made of alu- each side of the window interior minum and can easily be forced to make it difficult for the intrud- open with a pry bar or screw- er to pry the window open. The —_—_ driver, then removed from the dowel, rod or board should be outside by lifting the door or sufficiently strong to prevent window above the metal lip of breaking by being squeezed ver- _the track and then pulling out. tically when an intruder tries to lift the window. Diagonal Rod: With the door or window coe drill a hole through the center © the inside frame and part way

oor j sthod is through the outside frame. Then ¢ aay head. This mel Place a pin ornail throughthe = STEW Ty toy ning lift- hole. This will prevent the door _designes “som being from being forced open or lifted door or wry. from its track dele Board or Rod: SCCUr se Garage Basement, Gale. and Door Windows Don’t seal off windows in such a manner that you create a fire trap in your home. One window per basement room needs to be openable as an emergency fire exit. With the window or door closed, | Basement windows can be cov- Place a dowel, rod or board in ered with 12 or 19 gauge the inside track. This will only expanded metal or ornamental help if the moving door is grill work installed on the inside track iat RY HN Xi BYXYYKYXXOXN YA Rh XXX copyright 1996, 2028 by NNW! Wherever while the stationery door is on possible, the outside. Charlie bars, alu- install so minum rods that are designed that win- for this purpose are available at dows can most hardware stores. Make still be sure the rod fits snugly. opened for emergency Adjustable Screws exit in the Upper Track: comin em aesyynwmn | PUTPOSES. A length of metal pipe installed on the inside of the house can secure a basement window, Casement Windows: Copyright 996, 2028 by NNW With the door or window open, drill holes and install severa Screws in the upper track. Adjust them so that the window or © Copyright 1996, 2023 by Nw) Remove crank and/or 5 angle iron, Carriage ho} wing nut. French Windows; 3 secure with self-mounteg polts at the top and bot, each window. [© Copyright 1996, 2023 by NNW Hinged Windows: Secure with a flush bolt or surface bolt. Louvered Windows: Secure by glu- ing the panes into the frames to pre- vent easy removal. Consider adding a grill Or screen on the outside.

sTM PRECAUTIONS utomated Teller chines (ATM's) are ye; a place today, Offering conta to users and opportuni. o criminals. Although not sual part of Neighborhoog 2 watch activities, you and neighbors no doubt use thee machines. jere are a few precautions , need to take: j Prepare for your ATM trans- actions at your home or office to minimize your tj m at the ATM. : ple: Fill out deposit slips and nave the bank's deposit envelopes available at your home or office. 2. Mark each transaction in your account record, but not while at the ATM. 3 Always save your receipts. Don't leave them at the ATM because they may con- tain important account information. 4 Don't lend your ATM card to anyone. 5 Remember, do not leave your card at the ATM — especially in the machine: 6 Protect the secrecy of your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Examples: Don’t tell anyone your PIN. Don’t write your PIN where It can be discovered. Don’t Keep 4 note of your PIN in your wallet a Purse. Especially, Dont write yo PIN on your ATM card. __ Informati e Most creai er an ay panies Sor a nom, i ification servic will notigy aif oe (POU $35) and 01 d card yacr a 4 Providers if a ‘ough fraudulent charges, At the ATM, be especially mindful of your surround- Ings. Look out for suspi- ClOuS activity near the ATM facility. At night be sure the ATM site, the parking area and walkways are all well lighted. It may be wise to bring someone with you when you make a transac- tion. If you observe any- thing unusual, go to another AIM facility. 10 Don't accept assistance from anyone you don't know when using an ATM. 11 if you notice anything suspi- cious or any other problem arises after you have begun an ATM transaction, cancel the transaction, pocket your card, and leave. 12 wait until you are in ue surroundings to coun your cash. O JO Soper 1586 by een 13 Ifyou are held up after you get your cash, throw the Cash on the ground and run, Screaming, for help. 4 Ata drive-up ATM, make Sure all the car doors are locked and all of the win- dows are rolled up, except the driver's window. Be ™indful of #1 above, be pre- pared. Keep the engine run- ning and remain alert to your surroundings. 15 if you are held up after you get your cash at a drive-up, and someone blocks your path, run them down. 16 The ATM should be safe and convenient for you. Tell your bank of any problem with an ATM facility. Report any suspicious activity to the bank and to the police. Examples: A light is not working which they would not notice dur- ing the daylight hours of opera- tion. Damage to the machine from the outside. Vandalism such as graffiti. Suspicious individuals loitering near the facility. 17 ATMs are here to stay. Practice these precautions at the ATM facilities where you bank, and also at point- of-purchase sites where you may purchase gasoline or your groceries.

MINIMIZE CAR JACKING. RISKS hrusting a gun in your face and taking your car while you are in a parking lot, at a traf- fic signal, getting gas, or simply waiting in your car is called Car Jacking and it can happen to you Here are 19 common-sense pre- cautions you can take to put the odds in your favor: Before you enter your car: I Bealert to any activity near your car. 2 If there is someone loitering near your unoccupied car, keep walking until they leave. Pay attention to your sur- roundings. In a parking lot, approach your car by walking toward it in the center of the dri- ving lane, not at the side there someone could leap [ from between cars. Our car. Have an route in mind in problems. ‘have your key in and check the back id locks before 8 ifsomeone ¢ jemands your ally with a child in a car seat, gain See asking to get your child © es holding your keys momen tarily and then throwing : them away, preferably unde another parked car car, especi If you are confronted, do not resist. NEVER get in a car with a car-jacker. Scream, run, do. everything you can to avoid getting in your car. Once in your car: 11 Lock and start your car immediately. Keep doors and windows locked. 12 If someone threatening you blocks your pathway, run them over. 13 Stay out of high crime areas, especially at night. 14 Be suspicious of people approaching your car asking for directions, change, or giving out flyers. 1.5 when stopping in tragp, leave enough distangg between your Car ang wy car in front of you, s5 the can pull away quickly, ee carefully, if necessary, and 16 if a suspicious person approaches your car, drive away quickly and carefiy even if you must go through a traffic light. Of course. he careful to avoid an accident 17 If another vehicle bumps your car, or your tires goes flat, keep your doors and windows closed and wait for law enforcement to arrive - or put your flashers on and drive slowly to the nearest Police Station or populated area such as a store or gas station. 18 Be especially alert when using drive-up automated teller machines (ATM). 19 Always keep valuables out of view when traveling. © Copyright 1996, 2028 by Nw ©

inte | pART MEN? 2 ce |ND OTHER ye /ULTI-UNTD tees rms pWELLINGS Se Ste. | rson car, drive | Ht carefully - Xter), Feat ig Leave an 3 y I doors, On Tumbe: 20 throu: | ally . Te all ber wi ; igh deg pAY for the Chants ys, Teached ourse, be | mao {ee Have the i | al ee | ay & than ed 2 differen, © Pu lights, television and | Nd don, oor | fadio on lock t aster. Ock ti ON Programmable uMps | Tocke the mana f°) Your Mes SO a potential intrud res goes | OCks. Yo can eement Feil think someone is at rs and | pare and other a Marked ae ftieng ene d wait 7 jiti-unit dwellers have most of “licater in a eo NOt Ter. a it to fy same security Concems as lope. Let your Sealed ene. ilps areca the Sal” Partme Own Neighborhood flashers .<idential dwellers. Here @ few manager or building sum Watch program with your to the ‘that could be especially use_ Intendent kno oe Neighbors and those in on or jul t0 you who live in these. oe iN case of an re other nearby buildings. 1asa din E Ve Look out for each other puildings 8 Join forces with your other Neighbors to insist that Management and owners. provide adequate building Security and safety if these 1 Lighting is probably the most important considera- tion in apartment security, Are halls, laundry rooms, ecial Security ¢ Safety features in your building. if there are securi- ty or fire alarm buttons, be sure you know where they are inadequate. Check local i ‘i quate. Check local stairwells, parking lots and are. Know the nearest exit housing regulations to make the building exterior ade- for use in an emergency. sure your building complies quately lit? in these areas. —_—_—_—_———— i ilding’ 5 hallways, doors, your personal emergency escape routes, raw your own building’s floor plan. Show YS, . r erg ape routes, ee of fire alarms, hoses and all other safety features. By drawing and thinking through u : care process, and checking it over thoroughly, you will better be able to protect yourself in an emergenc CESS, a

VACATION PREPARATION vacation should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. Take a few simple Steps to reduce the possibility of a burglarized house while you are away. Here are 22 steps you should do in preparation for your trip, and even a few addi- tional thoughts to keep in mind while you are on your trip: One or Two Days Before You Leave on Your Vacation: 1 Notify your newspaper to put you subscription on a “vacation hold” and give them a date to start deliver- ing again. 2: Notify your local post office to put your mail delivery on a “vacation hold” and give them a date to start deliver- ing again. 3 Asanadded precaution, ask a4 neighbor to pick up your newspapers and mail if your instructions were not fol- lowed. Also ask them to remove throwaway papers irculars from your yard valuables in the e them to your age in a safe or vault. Do not sh in the house. By this time you should have engraved your valuables such as TVS appliances, computers and other casi sold items prone to being burglarized Notify your local police or sheriff's department about your departure and return dates. Give them a name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative to no fy in case of a burglary, fire or other emergency. Make arrangements to have your grass cut and watered while you are gone, leaves raked, or your walk and dri- veway shoveled in winter. Move all ladders, tools, lawn implements, garbage cans and yard furniture to your garage, basement or storage shed several days before you leave. Arrange with your block captain, a neighbor or rela- tive to watch your house. Give them a key and let them know where or how you can be reached in an emergency. Write their telephone number down so you can check with them during your trip. Give them your car description and license number. Make sure any broken win- dows, window locks and door locks are repaired. On the Day You Leave: 10 Plug in timers to tum lights and a radio on and off at appropriate times. Give the appearance that the home is Occupied when you are away. ® 11 Unplug all electricay appliances such as teleyj sion sets, irons, Washer dryers and fans to Prevent ossible damage from electrical storms. 12 Set your thermostat SO that your furnace or air congj_ tions will maintain a rea_ sonable temperature in your house. 85 degrees in sum_ mer and 50 degrees in win_ ter are good settings, In winter, make sure outside water taps are drained to prevent freezing. 13 Close your fireplace flue to prevent birds or animals from entering 14 Be certain all gas appliances are in good order and pilot lights are on. 15 Tum off water to auto- matic washer to prevent possible damage from a broken hose. 16 Turn off ringer on your phone so it cannot be heard from outside. Do not leave a message that you are away on vacation on your tele- phone answering machine. 17 Close all windows and slid- ing doors. Lock them. Place wooden dowels in all sliders so windows and doors can Not be slid open. All screens Or storm windows should be checked to be certain they are locked and fas- tened. 18 Make sure all main floor drapes, shades and curtains ate arranged in their normal daytime position so that Neighbors and police can See into your house. Even

better, ask a fri and open wind ings daily. end to ch lose lOw cover- 20 Lock your Diseng 8arage doo nga Ir BAge oF tum power oft 77 Fake a walk around the nt to 19 Be certai your automati hao vehicle you eee door opener. 8338e and winless oe re leaving ; NS. your driveway j g in e at y is lock IM. 23 Asy, you take your only ae If fake Sure the last person 3 As you pack your luggage a friend or neighbor to. ask locks the door. if you check for identification tags their car in T tO park ave an alarm syst Ifyou will be checking in ur your driveway Make sure it is tured Your tggasear ates on. ) only your business address and phone numbers should be available for identifica tion - NOT your home. 2 <> Cay Vat e —— 7 You are driving, 5 Atstop lights and other traf 8 Be sure you have sufficient me additional tips: fic delays, leave enough finances, either cash or r space in front of your vehi- credit cards. re your vehicle has cle so that you have an properly serviced and escape option incaseofan 9 Ask the hotel or motel staff about their security mea- Suitable condition for emergency. sures so you know what to purney. 6 let someone know the route expect. ave specific direc- you intend to travel and ind routes to your your itinerary. This will help 10 Use the hotel or motel safe i to store your valuables dur- oS authorities in locating you if there is a need to do so. ing your stay. t lost, call the local or sheriff for direc- 7 Plan your trip carefully and Travel safely and relax, nae yr assistance. allow for factors such as and be safe. Enjoy your ee weather, fatigue, facilities tion...and return to you " for lodging, food and fuel. the same condition you 3 ® Always keep your vehicle doors and windows locked.

HOLIDAY SEASON r he holiday season is a time when busy people become careless and are espe- cially vulnerable to theft and other crimes. Here are a few crime prevention tips which will enable you to keep your holiday 6 a happy one. 1 While Shopping: Lock your packages in your trunk while you shop. 2 Lock your car and close the windows, even if you will be away for only a few minutes. 3 Stay in busy, well-lit, places This is especially necessary if you are waiting for public trans- portation. 4 While shopping with children, teach them to go to a store clerk and ask for help if they become sep- arated. NOT toa stranger. Show young children they can identify a store clerk by the Avoid carrying cash ue credit cards 4 they 2! and accepted by most store © jately. C equi patenee and identification — and are increasingly unacceptable to merchants Be extra careful with (purses and wallets, They econ a targets for crime in crow shopping areas, at bus. stops, on buses, and be : transportation. If you fee! bump by another pet ‘son, check for your purse an wallet instantly. Use fanny packs because they leave your hands free, are less bulky and can be carried with ease. While Partying: 8 Never drink and drive. Remember, only abstinence and time will make your body alcohol-free. If you do drink, designate one of your party to stay totally sober. If you area io non-alcoholic bey, available for your aes Measure the amount liquor being poured f using a 1-02 Or 2-67 g lass rather than pouring from the bottle. Liqu ng may be tempting to g; children because of their sweetness — the alcohgi« them could be deadly, Bal careful. 10 Serve meat, cheese, of other high protein foods which will stay in the stom. ach longer and slow the absorption of alcohol into the system. Always have: something to eat before you drink. 11 Coffee makers, crock-pots and all small kitchen appli- ances should be unplugged when not in use. Around Your Home: 12 Be fire safe, especially with your Christmas tree. Make sure lights are in good working order. Be certain that the tree is kept moist with a base contain- ing water, use a fire retardant in the mix- ture solution — and check that base every few days. A pine tree will absorb a tremendous amount of water. Replenish it. Never put your tree in your fireplace, it is like a bomb when it bums. Ask your local fire department for more information. {© Copyright 1996, 2029 by NNW While on the subject of trees: ) Be sure doors and passageways are not blocked by your tree. 15 1é

wre your tree is in a stu, us ihat small children ge >t tip it over. t the host, have | pean nc 1olic beverages for your guests, | yer use burning candles he amount of ] iar tree 1g poured by Zz OF 2-0z Shot | ever leave lit candles r than pouring | j3 x tended. Check decora_ nttle. Liqueurs ipting to small | cause of their — the alcohol in be deadly. Be s for flame resistance @ never assume they are me retardant. security conscious by 17 © xing doors and windows ‘nen you leave your hot cheese, eggs or when y f use, ofeinaoda even for a few minutes. ay i ae 15 Leave lights and a radio or id slow the s he h zy on so the house ay alcohol into Te a PPears, Iways have occup eat before you po not put large displays of ! poliday gifts in view of your windows or doors. crock-pots jitchen appli- vay f i if you go away for the holi- . unplugged WT get an automatic timer for your lights, TV and radio. ecially with 18 Have a neighbor watch your tree. Make house. If away for just a few ts are in days, have your neighbor rking order. pick up your mail and n that the newspapers. If you are away pt moist for more than a few days, se contain- stop your newspaper and , use a fire it your mail on a in the mix- cation Hold”. ion — and | base 19 Are there valuable new pos- days. A sessions in your home? vill absorb Mark them with your state ous and drivers license number water. or photograph them for your Never permanent records. (See 2€ IMyOur- Operation Identification on Bi : Pages 28 and 29.) 20 Remove and store your lad- ders, Don’t invite burglary. And don’t forget the seniors n -ins in your neigh- in your Watch who ly to protect dren how to be safe and secure after sch oI. Here are a few things they need to know neigh} eee Shave become the You should b u commanyrather than the rule in their ss munities everywhere b : Cal i e eee the highly transient someone follows the o Hide the house key under their Many America have become increasingly unfa- Miliar with one other, Our kids frequently are home alone because both of their Parents are away at work. shirt or blouse. Key(s) should never be exposed advertising Kids will be home alone. Keep phone numbers of neigh- bors and relatives, and your work phone numbers, where At the top of the list of they can be easily found. Neighborhood watch projects is establishing a Block Parent sys- tem for our kids. Identify homes where children know they can go when they need help, where it is safe, and when their own parents are not home. Place signs in the windows of selected houses so that children can find them easily. Ask parents to introduce their children to these Block Parents before emergen- cies arise. Teach them to always lock the door after they come home. Train them on what information to give on the phone. If possible, they should check in with an adult neighbor, or their Block Parent if one is in place, in person or by phone when they get in. And if you, as the parent, are the last one out of the house, before YOU leave for work, be sure that the house is completely locked, including all doors and windows. You don’t want your child to come home to a house that has been burglarized, or worse, have them come home to a burglary in progress. In the minds of most parents, — safety and security for their chil- dren is of the mien a . Unfortunately, an if eae probably will not think about safety and security on : their own. Parents, peciers on Block Parents must train chil- ®

arguments and 4 This leads to 2 two, sical bat anger, blaming, increased tension. violent outburst, phas BATTERED WOMEN which can include ph : tering, sexual abuse, verba : threats or abuse or PE (al estruction. Usually, this es ued by phase three, the ny moon” stage where the batterer is filled with remorse, apologies and reconciliation. This can last from months to weeks to hours. Here are some ci ider: our partner is a Batterer options to consi if he or she exhibits a behavioral pattern that has been described as a cycle of violence with three phases. During phase one, or tension building, you will see Shelters are safe houses where battered women can stay for 5 short periods. They can also bring their children with them.. These houses are especially for battered Remember, YOU HAVE RIGHTS!! @ You have the right not to be abused or battered. @ You have the right to request and expect assistance from social service and law enforcement agencies. @ You have the right to initiate civil action against the offender in the form of “stay away”, and/or restraining orders. @ You may also sue for injuries and monetary losses. women. The whereabouts of houses are now know to the general public and so there iS little chance of the abuser finding his victim(s). Restraining Orders are Orders from the court telling the abuse to stay away from his victim, or he will have to face conse- quences such as jail. A restrain. ing order can be obtained at the courthouse in your local jurisdic tion. When called to the scene of a battering incident, the loca police or sheriff can issue an emergency restraining order good for 3 days. There are restraining orders that force the batterer to move out Of the regj- dence — this type of order is called a “kick-out” order. A beating victim should call the police or sheriff and upon seeing evidence of visible injury, the police will arrest the abuser. If the victim has a restraining order and the abuser violates it, the police should be called to arrest him. Relocation is another option. if the battered woman and her partner have separated, but he is still bothering her and she fears him, she may need to move to another part or out of the city, or even out of the state. If he knows where she works, he may follow her home from her place of work. The victim may need to change jobs. If she feels that this is not fair, she’s right; it isn’t But it may be the only way to keep her children safe. Monitored visits of the chil- dren can also help. If the abuser has visitation rights or joint cus- tody, the abused partner has the right to request an arrangement (through conciliation Court) whereby their safety is protected

© Copyright 1996, 2023 by NNWI As examples, through visits, or exchanging y dren in a public place he chil- » etc, self Defense teach the abusea ene ou assertive and buil dence. There are classes cially geared for women, Safe-proofing the home is very important. Making sure the locks are strong deadbolts anq engaging a neighbor's help by jetting them know they can call the police if they hear fearful noises or see the abuser hanging around the premises. Monitoreg SEXUAL ASSAULT Partner to be id their cong espe- or sheriff immedi- assault can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time! The typi- cal stereotype of a sexual assault Suspect is a sex-crazed maniac Or psychopath. In reality, people who sexually assault are not Strangers to their victims, In close to one-half of reported you to the hospital eighborhood Watch can make cases the rapist is an acquain- tance, neighbor, friend or rela- tive. Although sexual conduct is a component of this crime, sus- emember, sexual pects mainly want to hurt, humiliate and degrade another human being. What you should do to prevent sexual assault: Always be aware of your sur- roundings. Stay in well lighted areas as much as possible. Walk confidently, directly, at a steady pace. A rapist looks for someone who appears vulnerable. Walk on the side of the street facing traffic. Walk close to the curb. In a parking lot walk in the center of the driving lane not near the parked cars. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where rapists can hide. If you think you are being fol- lowed, walk quickly to areas where there are people and : lights. If a cat appears to be fol- lowing you, turn ‘and walk in the

opposite direction or walk on the other side of the street. Be careful when people stop you for directions, the time, or money. Always reply from a distance. Never get too close to a car. If you are in trouble or feel you are in danger. Don't be afraid to attract help any way you can. Scream, yell or run away to safety. Always lock your car. Keep your car locked when you are away from it to keep someone from hiding and waiting inside. Look in side and around your car before you get in. When you are inside the car, lock the doors for safety. Be aware of other people in parking areas, especially those close to your vehicle. What you should do if you are a victim: Seek help immediately! If you are injured, call 9-1-1 for medical assistance or go to a hospital emergency room. An important thing to remember is that you should not touch anything, change your clothes, wash, bathe, shower or douche until you have been to the hospital and contacted the police or sher- iff, Doing any of these things will destroy valuable evidence that is needed by the police or sheriff and the prosecutor to identify, arrest and convict your attacker. The emotional impact of a sexu- al assault is great and both med- ical professionals and law enforcement officers know this, They know it will be difficult for you to confide in strangers about what has happened to you. Every effort is made to have family members, friends, clergy Or anyone you want present to Provide support during this diffi- cult time. what you should do : if the victim is a child: Thousands of children Sci some type of sexual abuse € ye year. Who is the typical offen ie in more than one-third of ine ual abuse cases involving chil- ine dren, the offender is known to ie child and their family because abuser is often a parent, relative or close family friend. Because children are so trusting and defenseless, they are espe cially vulnerable to sexual assault. Children will often make up stories, but they rarely lie about being a victim of sexual assault. If a child tells you about being touched or assaulted, take it seriously. Your response helps determine how the child will react to the abuse. Stay calm. Explain that you are concerned about what happened, and defi- nitely not angry with the child Many children may feel as guilty, as if they provoked the assault. They need to be reassured they are not to blame, and that they are right to talk to you about what happened Sometimes a child may be too frightened or confused to talk directly about the abuse. Be alert for any changes in behavior that might hint that the child has suf- fered a disturbing experience. RURAL SECURITY ural crime is on the rise. Your sheriff or police ¢; not possibly be in all places all times. Your involvement Neighborhood Watch is impor = tant because you and your neighbors must look out for fi each other. Many of the subje covered elsewhere in this man: ual are, of course, useful in rural security. However, you have particular needs living and working in the country that only covered here. If you live j a rural area: @ Posting of warning signs is special importance. Use st signs, window decals and pl warning labels on out-buildit @ Being involved with your lo law enforcement agency, coo} erative extension service or} organization is extremely @ Using of automatic timers lights and radios, not 0 h the house but also in the b and out buildings is a ch Preventative. @ Check into and use ala fems for your house and Property. Have them ho fo automatic dialers to help when you are a

e zone approach ding Security to e the risk of being n to theft or yqlism meter security zone: pel daries of the property we as the first line Of defense ure all entrances and cess areas to your Property. ped wire fences are a gooq erent to the casual crimina} supplement fencing or limit § > “ess tO open areas by creat_ ep drainage ditches and/or posts set in concrete, pirt mounds might be useful and supplement or replace fencing as a less costly alternative. g use the warning signs men- tioned above, use On gates locks, just make it unde- ble to remove or vandalize our property. outlying security zone: s is the most difficult area secure and includes remote pastures, timberlands outlying buildings. I Minimize exposure by follow= ng the instructions given b in “Three particular as having special security Central work and storage area security zone: " Visibility and storage are the key factors in improving SeCu~ in your central work atea: " Well-lit areas, marked Propet toring and locking UP 'mplements, tools and supplies tal wy shat bars, Sto; buint ont Other poe bins i NOt the CoP Out the wNBs are ‘Timinay © Weather ® str ong d dows 2° OFFS, lock S : these aT Sood ings 2h4 win SE build Urance on, insecyrpin USS ~ re curity with Se Weak Thr. 8 Security ine ttcular are as avin Specj, Needs ae “dl security Livestock @ Check YOUr Stock fre, and report mi Mmediately “ack frequently issing stock a ae your animals with ae Or hot iron branding Plus lip and ear tattooing - don't rely on easi ea: ear tags, ily removable @ Check fences and gates regularly. @ Post signs discouraging Tustlers. @ Lock chutes and corrals with sturdy chains and steel shack- les and locks. File off the serial numbers on the padlocks. Farm Products @ Keep farm products where they can be watched. This includes everything from seed to timber. g Lock your gates and grain elevator. Bw Mark grain with coded non- toxic confetti, ea by mills. Locate and keep a record referab valuable tory recor rees. O! sily removed eter, height Nn your prope with a pai Stripe or i Equipment and supplies @ Make sure your house, yard corrals, and gas pumps are well lit. @ Timers on lights and radios an confuse burglars. Install them in out-buildings as well as the house : @ Gas pumps, tanks, storage bins and grain elevators should be locked with dead bolt locks or padlocks. @ Your house and barn should be kept as secure as a city apartment. Provide them with adequate security. ™@ Keep boats, snowmobiles, bikes, fertilizers, tools and other small equipment locked up. ™@ Keep machinery where it can be seen from a neighbor's house or park it behind a hill or wooded area. ™@ Engrave your driver's license number and inventory on all equipment. See the Operation Identification section (pages 28-29) and pay particular attention to engraving your identification in an obvious and also in a non-obvious location. Secure power-driven imple- ments with a case-hardened metal tow chain and a case- hardened padlock, @ Disable vehicles so they can't be driven away — remove the distributor cap, rotor and/or install hidden ignition kill switches. yn your inven- d the location, diam-

[sree tierra '5 LICENSE NUMBER NNW INVENTORY OF HOUSEMOLD ITEMS ENGRAVED WITH DRIVERS UE ese [anne | ana Toen an woe | Seen These forms are available from: National Neigh! P.O. Box 4200, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Va (888) 669-4872 FAX (888) 329-6694 ——<—_—_——— TnI INVENTORY OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ENCRAUED WITH Tee forms, are available from your Neighborhood Watch Block Captain or from the National Neighborhood Watch Institute, publishers of this handbook. They should be com- pleted and stored in a safe and secure place with your other written records such as tax returns and insurance policies. The forms shown here are part of an integrated system of Neighborhood Watch materials, A full catalog of the items available will be found on Pages 30 and 31, DRIVER'S TICENSE ib that are Srequently stolen because they can easily be sold to a fence, at a swap meet or pawn shop: ‘Gog 0b Nt gtd Wa ae Adding Machines 6 Calculators CREDIT’ CARD ‘Appliances [STH Big List Credit Cards Companies and pial Account Numbers Here, with ee Phone Numbers to R port Them cameras Lost or Stolen al CB Radios Compact Disc Players _ a ‘Clocks Computer Equipment Fishing Equipment Furniture Golf Clubs Guns Hub Caps Mag Wheels M tal Lock Boxes Microwave Ovens Mixers Motorcycles Video Recorders and Cameras Virtually anything that can be tumed into cash!! Ideally, engrave your property in two locations: One obvious and ‘one hidden. Engrave on solid ‘components, not those that are easily replaced Keep one copy of this r cord is a safe place, Keep one copy readily accessible 0 you can provide immediate Information to your police or sheriff if necessary. you want to sell your engraved Property, draw a single line through the number. Suggest to the new owner they engrave the Property also. If the original Humber Is obliterated, the assumption will be made that it 's stolen if picked up by law enforcement, op’ ops nal dis ine no!

OPERATION IDENTIFICATION hat is Operation Identification? Operation Identification is a nationwide program designed to discourage burglary and the eft of valuables from your iome or business. The program provides a way for you and law cement officials to easily tify ownership of stolen jperty. YOu permanently ive your state and driver’s mber (or, if you do not eniification number tained from artment of ‘on a permanent jroperty, not on an ed part. id for cash. If you engrave ur items the burglar will have “difficulty selling them to his mid- dleman or fence. He can’t take them to a swap meet or pawn shop. As a stolen item its market value is low to start with, but engraving it with an ID number makes it wont Hs YONI 10% of ever (hal. Marking Property with a nultying nui ek age urglary ar eaiie > Durgla Nd theft beca thieves are far more ie iAGe convicted if caught with > Be easi yean and More profitable victim, Nr Bood point to consider; When unmarked \ 1 Stolen propert is taken into custody, it cant be traced and returned to you. Where do you borrow or bu an engraver? y You can borrow an electric ngraving pen from your local law enforcement agency. Better yet, you or one of your neigh- bors within your Neighborhood Watch group can purchase a very good engraver, with a dia- mond tip, for about $20-$25 Capable of marking virtually any surface. How to use the engraver: Hold the engraver straight up and down when in use. Adjust the tool for surface differences, if necessary. The higher the number or louder the noise the engraver makes indicates the hardness of the surface it will engrave. Put your two letter state abbreviation and your dri- ver's license number on. (Not your social security number because that number is confi- dential and takes a good deal of time to trace.) If possible, engrave in two places, one obvious and one hidden. You do not want to engrave the following: jewelry, \ cis: stamps and coins need to be photographed or videotaped. ® antiques, silver, artwork, When photographing them, PFOp your driver's license TeetBalnst them of along side of Nem $0 you can tle your owne Ship to these items in ¢ ase of theft or burglary, a Move out of your state . your driver's license ‘umber is no longer valid: a Slates motor Vehicle registra. on departments will cooperate with law enforcement giving ; ae forwarding address if 1S€ the eee department of your you have perma. nently tMarked your ees it is highly advisable to do that. After l engrave my posses- sions, what then? The National Neighborhood Watch Institute provides a “NNWI Inventory of Household Items Engraved with Driver's License Number” forms for your use. Both sides of the form are illustrated on the preceding page. Places for listing the arti- cles, the manufacturer and the serial number, the location you engraved, and the purchase price is included. On the reverse of the form is an extended list of items that are frequently stolen so you can use it as a check list of your own property, and a sec- tion to list your credit cards, their account numbers and phone numbers to call in the event your cards are lost or stolen. Put this completed form, together with your photographs and videotapes, in a safe place with your written records such as copies of your tax returns, your insurance policies and other legal documents. You should also place a decal in your window letting any potential burglar know that you are involved in Neighborhood Watch. You may also want to place an Operation ID decal in your window.

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hos » Participants’ Handbook 32 pp, two color, approx. 8-1/2” x 11" (letter) size. A comprehensive guide to the benefits of joining Neighborhood Watch, how the program works, getting involved with your neighbors tion and for mutual aid, dir location training, instruction on observations and recogni- tion, suspicious activities and sounds, suspect and vehicle identification, how to report a crime, etc. A must for every Participant! HERE ARE 20 QUESTIONS be can answer them all quickly and correctly, keeping you and your family’s personal Safety and security as your main concern, you are well on your way to being safe and secure. If you have any hesitation, open this handbook again and review it. 1 What are the three D's of Protection? 2 What are they meant to protect you from? 3 Should you aways have your car keys in your hand when you approach your car? » How to Start « Home and Personal Security Handbook pprox 32 pp, two color, 2 (letter) size: ering with g-1/2" x LI" ‘An excellent guide cov rity and safety, home secu! and illustrations of check-lists the many type dows and locks. s of doors, win Operation Identification, UPS on the prevention of car-jacking, what to avoid and do in event of a sexual assault, preventing ATM hold-ups, special emphasis on apartment and rural security, vacation preparations and kids home alone. Crime prevention begins with self-protection. This is an excellent “How to...” guide. 4 What should you do before getting in to your car? a How do you carry your purse in a crowd? Do you ever hide a house key to let a repairman do work while you are away? 7 \syour front door lock the best available? 8 what should you do with that serial number on the new padlock? 9 What do you do if someone demands your car keys? 10 How do you secure a sliding glass patio door? 11 \s your open garage door an open invitation to a thief? 12 Do you lend your ATM card to anyone? @ (and Maintain a Healthy) Neighborhood Watch Prog 16 pp. single color, approx. g-1/2" x 11" (letter) size, A guide book giving you a week by week program to start your program, what yoy do at the first meeting and then at subsequent meetings, : A typical meeting agenda ang a suggested meeting topics, 29 ideas of other things a Neighborhood Watch group can do, benefits of the program, a sample flyer to kick off you meetings and samples of the paper work which make the program flow easy. Want to start a program? Here's how. 13 Do you have your home address and phone number on your key-ring and luggage tags? 14 Where do you stand in an elevator? 15 Have you listed your credit card numbers somewhere? 16 Do you always remove your E keys and lock you car as you leave it? 17 Did you check your smoke detector battery within the past six months? 18 Since you moved in, have you changed locks? 19 Have you etched your drivers license number on your TYS! 20 What is your local law enforcement agency's emergency phone numbel