Security tips

¨ Don’t leave keys in obvious places.

¨ If you have a car with remote lock, then keep the keys around yourself at all times, as they offer a possibility of an alarm for free.

¨ Join Operation Identification – a program that discourages theft of valuables and identifies stolen property.

¨ Install dead bolt locks on all exterior doors and self-tapping screws in the upper track of patio doors and windows.

¨ Ensure that entry locks are changed or re-keyed, if you are a new owner or tenant.

¨ Secure all basement and ground level windows and patio doors. Use Lexan instead of glass where appropriate.

¨ Give your home the “lived-in” look with automatic timers.

¨ Have mail, newspapers, etc, picked up, lawns cut or snow removed when you are away from home for extended periods.

¨ Trim all shrubs, trees, etc., so that doors and windows are in clear view.

¨ Check references of all individuals you employ to work in your home.

¨ Do not leave your GPS or GPS holder visible in the car, when you leave the car.

Edwards-Metcalfe Watch

Helping the Police keep an eye on our rural Edwards-Metcalfe Community