Security checklist

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 14, Issue 675, 25 February 1997, Page 14

Security checklist

By

Pat

McOnie

Ruapehu Safer Community Co-ordinator Although dishonesty offences such as burglaries and thefts account for approximately two thirds of all reported crime, they can be reduced substantially by increasing your awareness of crime prevention. Most dishonest offences are carried out through easy opportunities. If these opportunities did not exist, criminals would have a much harder time, and reduCe the workload of the police in this area and in tum allow more time for tackling serious crime. •Arm yourself with a body alarm, carry it with yoii during the day have it by the bed at night. Life, property and contents insurance, are they up to date. A list of serial numbers send one to your insurance company. Jewellery items over the value of $2000 should be specified. •Fit Turret lockable security post, to prevent unauthorised access to driveway. Reflective numbers on driveway entrance. Clear number on letterbox, no name, alarm signage. Amplimesh security doors. Peepholedoorviewer and deadlocks front and rear •Gate restricting access to rear of house. Dog on Duty sign on side of house. Net curtains and clear view of side and rear for neighbours. Security lighting mounted high and on a separate fuse. •Ranchslider, additional locks. Phone away from windows. Front and rear doors fitted with magnetic reed switches. •Alarm system. Some insurance companies will give a discount on your premium.