Safety & Security

How can you protect yourself and your home?

• Use a deadbolt lock and solid core wood or metal door on all outside entrances
• Inventory, mark, photograph and video your valuables
• Use automatic timers to illuminate your home
• Use motion detection lights outside
• Secure windows and doors with locks and deadbolts (do not overlook sliding glass doors)
• Trim landscape to reasonable heights to provide good visibility and to hinder burglars from seeking hiding places around your home or apartment
• Obtain a secure alarm system and register it with Lansdale Police Department
• When traveling at night, be aware of your surroundings
• Avoid using ATMs at night; before you enter your car look in the back seat and have your keys ready when walking to the car
• Do no accept rides from strangers and stay away from parked cars containing individuals unknown to you
• When you leave your home, let someone responsible know where you are going and when you plan to return.
• When you're away on vacation, contact the Lansdale Police Department and let them know how long you are going to be away as well as when you will be returning
• If possible, carry a cell phone with you for emergencies
• Discuss with your children about being home alone and how to play outside safely.

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