The following tips can help you and your family stay safer at home:
Lock your door, even when you intend to return home shortly or even if you are just going down the hall. It take a ten seconds or less to enter an open room and steal your property.
Lock or secure doors and windows when you are alone or asleep.
Keep emergency numbers by your phone.
Do not let strangers enter your premises.
If someone asks to borrow your phone, offer to telephone for them instead of allowing them access.
Know your neighbors.
Do not leave keys in hiding places; thieves will find them.
Call 911 to report suspicious persons or activity in or around your neighborhood.
Keep PIN cards in a safe place and keep your PIN number secret. If possible, only use ATMs during the day
If you find yourself in immediate danger, call 911; try to stay calm and get away at the first opportunity.
