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Consider changing all outside door locks when you move
home.
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Front door - should have a BS 3621 mortice lock fitted.
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Side and back doors - ideally fit a 5 lever BS 3621 mortice
lock together with top and bottom key operated bolts.
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French windows/patio doors - fit appropriate locks to
top and bottom of doors.
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Fit window locks to ground floor and upstairs windows.
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Fit passive infra red lighting to front and rear of house.
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DON'T leave door keys in visible or obvious places such
as under the doormat.
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DO lock all your doors and windows when you go out.
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DON'T leave ladders lying around.
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Keep your shed/outbuilding locked. Burglars will use
YOUR tools to gain access to YOUR house.
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If you are going out for the evening close your curtains
and leave a light on in the lounge & bedroom.
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If you have an intruder alarm, always make sure you
activate it before you go out - many insurance companies
will refuse to pay out if you are burgled and you did
not activate an alarm.
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Don't leave curtains & blinds drawn during the day
- they will attract burglars.
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If you are going on holiday - cancel your milk and paper
deliveries.
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Ask a neighbour to remove any post or newspapers left
showing in your letterbox.
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Cut your lawn before you go on holiday.
- Consider having your glass upgraded
to laminated, as it is extremely difficult to break and
gain entry.