CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
These tips are things related to crimes happening in our
area.
Sliding
glass doors security
can be improved by placing a dowel or stick snugly in the
inside track. Also install plastic shims or sheet metal
screws in the upper track and leave them sticking out just
enough to allow the door to slide freely. Installing the
shims or screws makes it so that the door cannot be lifted
out of the frame. Sliding glass windows can be secured in a
similar manner. Additionally, locks can be purchased that
secure sliding glass doors and windows.
Occupied
Burglary:
In 2005 a few neighborhoods in the north end experienced an
increase in occupied burglaries where the burglar enters
while someone is home. Typically they only grab items in
sight by an open door or window (lap tops, wallets). The
main point of prevention is to lock doors and windows while
at home.
Auto
Theft:
The "club" is a devise that locks the steering wheel of a
car and prevents auto theft. Get one at a reduced price
from the
Seattle Neighborhood
Group
Unoccupied
Burglary:
a typical example of a residential burglary is that it
happens during the DAY, while folks are out working, the
burglar may typically knock on a door to see if anyone is
home. If the house is unoccupied they will enter,
typically, via a basement window (breaking it if
necessary), by kicking out a door, or an elevated window by
standing on recycle bins or lawn furniture. Check out
the
SPD crime prevention
tips
for methods of prevention. If you are at home and someone
you don't recognize is knocking --answer through the door
to let them know the house is occupied.
ADD
LIGHTS:
adding motion detecting lights to a yard, driveway, alley,
or other "good hiding spots" makes criminals feel more
vulnerable because they are exposed to potentially be
viewed by a neighbor.
Trespass:
Businesses who want to participate in the criminal trespass
program can get signs from the
Seattle Neighborhood
Group
to learn more about the no trespass ordinance
click
here.