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Alarm Specialists Protection of People and Profits through Electronics
"Protection of People and Profits through Electronics",  since 1982.
Mailing: P.O. Box 97  Freeport, Illinois 61032-0097
e-mail: alarms@alarmspecialists.com Web: www.alarmspecialists.com
Alarm Station: (815) 235-1200 - 24 Hours Fax: (815) 235-1217 - 24 Hours

01/13/03
Home Crime Prevention Check List:
Detection For:
Agriculture
Churches
Commercial
Financial
Health Care
Industrial
Public Buildings
Residential
Exterior:
__Mailbox does not have last name affixed, only reflective house numbers.
__Phone directory does not publish address of single female individual.
Initials with last name may be used as an alternate.
__Shrubbery is trimmed to reduce secluded entry points of places to hide.
__Advertisements, newspaper and mail deliveries are promptly removed.
__Neighborhood cooperation is sought to keep "throw aways" picked up.
__Grass is kept mowed or sidewalks and driveways are cleared of snow.
__Garage and storage sheds are always locked.
__No suitcases are placed where passers-by can see pending departure.
__If not alarmed, one trusted neighbor has access to the home for periodic checks.
__Identification is always verified of service representatives, occasionally phoning to verify visit.
__Suspicious persons/solicitors and vehicles with license numbers are always reported to law enforcement.
__All crimes, or attempted crimes, are reported to law enforcement.

Perimeter:
__All perimeter doors have dead-bolt locks.
__Doors and windows are kept locked/secured.
__Peepholes are installed in solid doors to view visitors.
__Doors are never automatically opened to the one knocking.
__Window and sliding door stops are installed to restrict openings.
__No notes are left on doors referring to planned returns.
__Perimeter of premises, including trim is kept well painted and in good repair so intrusion attempts may be easily detected and reported to law enforcement.
__Garage doors should not be left standing open for passers by to "shop" as future intruders.

Interior:
__Emergency numbers are kept nearby, or affixed to telephones.
__No personal information is provided to unknown callers/individuals.
__Travel plans should not be published or told to unknowns.
__Pilferable items are not on display in windows or in plain sight.
__Valuables are in a bank safety deposit box.
__All vehicles are locked and keys held by the owner.
__Keys to your premises and vehicle are stamped "Do Not Duplicate". Note: Written request on letterhead must be furnished "Certified" locksmith should duplicates be requested in the future.
__Electric garage door openers are rendered inoperative when residents are traveling.
__Engraved identification is completed on all pilferable items.
__Manufacture, model and serial numbers of items w/photos are filed safely.
__Guns are not displayed in gun racks or cabinets within the home.
__If not alarmed, light and radio timers are always used including periods of absence.
__Suspicious telephone solicitors are reported to law enforcement.
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