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advice -This section is provided to give you
all the advice you need, at home, on the road, in your community and
whilst using your computer to help keep you safe. If you would like to
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Alarms There is no
doubt that homes and other buildings are less likely to be
broken into if they have professionally fitted alarm system. ...more |
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Beat the sneak thief
Sneak in or walk in burglaries, are a problem everywhere
in the UK. The rate at which they occur varies from
around three to five in every ten burglaries. ...more |
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Car security
Many
people are aware of the frustration and inconvenience
caused when their vehicle is stolen or broken into. ...more |
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Caravan Security - More than a million people
holiday in their caravans each year, but just like your
home, thieves will try to steal your possessions, or
even the caravan itself! ...more |
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Cycle Security
Bicycles are vulnerable to
theft. They are very mobile, and of a high enough in value to be worth stealing, yet
often too low in value to be worth equipping with expensive security devices.
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Defensive planting
These can be especially useful when trying to prevent access
over fences and walls or under windows. They are environmentally
friendly and can attract wildlife to your garden. ...more |
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Door & Window Security
The Police recommended standard for new windows is BS
7950. This is the current standard for 'Windows of
Enhanced Security' accredited by the British Standards
Institute. ...more |
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Fire Safety
Probably the most important thing following the
installation of a smoke alarm is to make a fire safety
plan. Ask yourself - How will I get out in the event of a fire? Think about it!
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Going
Away? Remember only 1 in 10 homes is broken into whilst the
householder is on holiday, it means that there is a 90% chance
that you wont get broken into. Better odds than the lottery! ...more |
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Lighting There is no doubt that security lighting
can deter burglars, it also reduces the fear of crime, a
simple plug in timer could be enough to put off an
opportunist criminal from burgling your home. ...more |
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Motorcycle Bikes are a
relatively easy target for the thieves, they can be easily
wheeled away or carried off in a van. Make it as difficult as
possible for the thief to get away with your bike. ...more |
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Neighbourhood Watch
groups assist the police by sharing information about local
crime, reporting suspicious incidents, taking crime prevention
measures to protect their homes ...more |
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outbuildings - We tend to think about the security of our
homes or cars but often overlook the garage or shed, yet we keep
a lot of valuables in there. ...more |
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Personal Safety - I've been running personal safety sessions
for more than ten years, travelling all over the UK in the
process. Here are a selection of pages designed to help you keep
safe. ...more |
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plastic card fraud Fraud on
credit and debit cards has a high cost to society as the
proceeds are often used to fund serious organised crime
such as drug trafficking and terrorism. ...more |
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