CRIME PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS

 

·        Get to know your neighbors (especially those you can trust)Be aware of local vulnerable places (attractive homes, businesses)

• Do as many daily outside activities as possible (yard work, sports)
• Never leave outside doors unlocked or garage doors open when working outside
• Keep hedges clear of first story window height
• Install storm doors with locks (front and rear)
• Install storm windows on all ground level windows (if practical)
• Install deadbolts on all outside doors
• Install multiple locks on all outside doors and windows
• Install locks on inside doors (house to garage, bedrooms)
• Lock all doors during the day and night
• Install movement sensitive light sockets outside (front and rear) or install light sensitive light sockets (on at night, off at day)
• Use light timers every night in rooms not normally used to establish a consistent pattern as a way of confusing potential intruders
• Install a security alarm system (if practical)
• Dial *69 for the phone number of the caller who does not respond to your greeting
• Identify with license number, all entertainment items (TV, vcr, radio, stereo, camera, etc.) to prevent theft and/or resale
• Never leave large sums of money, jewelry or any other valuable items in your home
• Be watchful of outside activities (cruising cars, trucks, vans, parked vehicles and people not normally present)
• Communicate with neighbors on any suspicious activities
• Require positive identification from people who come to your door representing an organization
• Report any criminal activities to police at 911
• When working, have a neighbor move your trashcans and recycle container to the backyard
• Play the radio on a timer when away
• Notify several neighbors when going away
• Always stop paper and mail delivery when away from home
• Register bicycles with police and use locking devices at all times
• Contact the Pa Auto Theft Prevention Authority at 1-888-777-ATPA for vehicle identification number application to car windows
• Install a car alarm (if practical)
• Lock car doors at all times
• Use the "CLUB" or other security devices when parked
• Never leave keys in the ignition
• Attend the Crime Watch meetings held on the second Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center on Portland Street at 7:00pm
• Be an active participant in the neighborhood crime prevention program by following the above recommendations

 

The Mechanicsburg Crime Watch

 

 

 

Home