Are cars left outdoors locked with keys and garage door openers removed?
Leaving the keys or garage door remote in the car is an invitation to robbery. Make an effort to bring these items inside every time you come home. • Are all exterior doors made of solid core hardwood or metal? Solid doors offer better physical protection than hollow core doors or doors made of lightweight material. • Are all exterior doors secured high hardware designed to withstand excessive force? 1″ dead bolts and heavy-duty strike plates secured with 3″ screws offer the best protection from physical assault. • Are there windows in access doors or within 40″ of an access door? Doors with or near windows should be protected with a dead bolt that is keyed on both sides. • Are sliding glass doors protected from forcing or removal? A broomstick or other board placed in the track of a sliding door can keep it from being forced. Pin locks can be installed to keep sliding doors from being lifted from their tracks. • Are basement windows secured? Adding secondary or keyed locks to basement
