News
Copy of ECM message re Burglary Advice
24/04/2016 Remember: Most burglaries are opportunistic Always close and lock doors and
windows when you go out – even if just for a short time – and when you go to bed
at night. Don’t forget doors into garages or conservatories Make sure your locks
and security measures comply with your insurance requirements. More information
can be found at securedbydesign.com and locksmiths.co.uk Join or start a
Neighbourhood or Home Watch scheme! Membership of a scheme is a proven deterrent
to burglars Keep keys, including shed and car keys, in a place where they’re not
visible to anyone looking in. Don’t leave keys in the door and never hide a
spare key outside Keep valuables hidden and not visible from windows Take photos
of your valuable items for insurance purposes and keep them with your policy
Window locks and visible burglar alarms can act as a deterrent to criminals
Never leave packaging from new goods visible with your general rubbish.
Criminals may see it and target your property Draw curtains in the evening and
leave your lights on a timer switch if you’re going out. Make sure one light is
on upstairs Never give your keys to anyone you do not know well. Change the
locks when you move house so that you know exactly who has keys Never keep large
amounts of cash in the house Consider keeping expensive jewellery, house deeds
and other important items in a home safe anchored to the brickwork. sent by
Kevin Blake Essex Watch Liaison Officer, sent to Southend,Castle Point and
Rochford.