Examine the door for any possible security weaknesses, and contact your crime prevention officer for advice if necessary. Windows All windows need to have good locks which need to be used at all times when no one is at home. Examine them and decide what you need to change. Remember, don't be afraid to contact your crime prevention officer for assistance. Another anti-criminal tool is light.
Darkness aids the burglar.
When an area is well lit, criminals are more easily seen and identified. Criminals are more likely to be observed by neighbors, or passersby, or police patrol. Lighting is not only for security but also for safety. So, make sure that well lit areas include porches and all other possible entrances or exits. Finally, shrubbery must be trimmed to widow or porch height to avoid cover for burglars.