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Have lights in all entrances. |
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Have good locks (deadbolt) on all doors and windows. |
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Use timers to turn lights and radios on when you are not home (noise is a great security enhancement). Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you are out of town. |
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Do not use your first name on your mailbox or in the phone directory – use your first initial. Don’t use a message on your answering machine that says you’re away from home or on vacation, etc. |
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Know which of your neighbors you can trust in an emergency. |
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Check who is at the door before opening it, and do not open the door to an unexpected visitor. Do not let strangers into your home to use the phone. Offer to make the call for them. |
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Don't hide extra keys in easily accessible places. Criminals will find them. |
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Never give personal information to telephone solicitors. |