Neighbourhood Safety Tips

Safety tips

• Light up the night - keep lights on over doors all night. Well-lit homes are less likely to be targeted by crime.
• Use timers set on random on lamps, televisions and/or radios to give the appearance of someone at home if you are out.
• Keep windows closed when you are not at home, or if you are in the garden or another part of the house.
• Lock up sheds and garages properly. If you have a ladder on the back fence, be sure it is attached with locks.
• Do not advertise your vacations on social media. It is telling the world they have uninterrupted time to break into your home.
• Do not hide keys outside or leave notes that tell people when you will be returning.
• Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you are away, or have a trusted neighbour collect them for you.
• Remove valuables from your car. If necessary, keep items in the trunk, out of sight.
• Be the neighbour you wish you had. Report suspicious and criminal activity to the police.