Exterior Lights
Floodlights deter burglars. Arrange them to illuminate all possible points of entry.

Indoor Lights
Don't leave indoor lights on 24 hours a day. Use timers to turn them on and off if you're not home.

Signs or Decals
Put alarm warning stickers or neighborhood watch signs on doors or windows.

Yard Lights

Low-voltage lights on timers can light up walkways and driveways and help neighbors to see and report suspicious activities.

Mailbox
The mailbox should be large enough to handle all the mail you receive. Put it where neighbors can see it.

Driveway
Ask a neighbor to park a car in your driveway or in front of your house when you're on vacation.

Locks
The common lock-within-the-knob offers convenience, but not enough security. A single-cylinder deadbolt lock should be used with solid wood or steel-clad doors. A double-cylinder deadbolt operated by a key from both sides - should be used in doors where there is glass within 40 inches of the lock.

Doors
Doors are the most common way of entry for burglars. They should be locked whether you're inside, in the yard, or away from home. They should be solid-core or steel-clad. Outside hinges should have internal pins to keep them from being lifted out.

Garage Door
Keep garage door closed and locked. The door leading from the garage to the house - a favorite for burglars - should be solid core, with secure Hinges and a deadbolt lock.

Garage Windows
Keep windows locked. They also should be covered with shades or blinds and be reinforced with extra locks or bars.

Street Address
Make street numbers large and lighted or reflective so police or rescue workers can find your home quickly in an emergency.

Viewer (peep hole)
A wide-angle viewer - with 190-degree visibility - or door scope should be installed in the front door.

Choose The Right Lock
Doors should have high-quality locks that resist being picked, cut or tampered with burglars. The best kind of lock is a double-cylinder deadbolt that requires a key to be opened from either side. But remember, if you're inside the house and the door is locked, you'll need a key to get out. So keep a key handy in case of emergency.

Shed
Storage sheds, especially those containing ladders or tools that a burglar might use to break - in to your home should be kept locked.

Valuables
Don't display your electronic equipment, cameras or computers. Keeping valuables in plain sight only makes it easier for burglars to see what they want to take.

Fences
Fences help keep burglars from carrying away large or bulky items. A wire-mesh fence provides visibility that a solid fence doesn't. If there is a gate, keep it locked.

Trash
If you're away, have a neighbor use your garbage can to make it look like you're home.

Beware of Dog Sign
The can be a deterrent - even if you don't have a dog.

Landscaping
Keep shrubs and plants trimmed away from windows and doors so you don't give burglars a hiding place.

Windows
Burglars like open windows - make sure they are locked

REMEMBER KEEP IT LOCKED