Research shows that each of these can increase the chance that the use will turn to even more dangerous drugs like crack or other forms of cocaine, and stimulant or depressant pills. Some children as young as in third and fourth grades feel pressured to try drug especially gateway drugs like alcohol, nicotine (tobacco), and marijuana. Preventing drug abuse begins with preventing drug use. Install motion activated flood lighting near entrances. Install security or “storm doors” on all entrances Secure grills, bikes, tools and furniture.Īvoid pet doors leading into the garage Trim bushes and trees as to keep the front and side of your home visible from the street or driveway Turn on front light at night to illuminate address number and deter crime.Įliminate easy opportunities for theft from your yard. Use light timers to make home look occupied when away. Do not leave windows open unless locked or pinned with maximum window opening of six inches. Lock your doors and windows at all times. Install and maintain highly visible house number on front and rear of home.
Secure overhead garage doors with electric openers, hasps with padlocks or padlocks in door tracks.Ĭhange garage door opener code from standard setting.Ĭover garage windows and use blinds and/or curtains for home windows so people cannot see in, especially at night. (NOTE: City ordinance prohibits permanently closing windows in any room used for sleeping.) Permanently secure basement and garage windows with bars, grillwork, glass block, etc. (NOTE: City ordinance for multi-unit rental may not allow double-cylinder deadbolt locks.) Install & maintain security strike plates secured with 3-inch screws on the frames of all exterior doors, including garage service doors.įor door locks within 3 1/2 feet of a window, install a double-cylinder deadbolt or reinforce the window the grillwork, polycarbonate, security storm door etc. tie screws (secures lock onto door) on the inside.bolt which extends 1 inch beyond door edge when in locked position.Install & maintain deadbolt locks on all exterior doors, including garage service doors. Then notify the police and the phone company If the calls continue, keep a record of the date, time, and content of each call. Hang up immediately if you receive threatening or harassing calls.Do not give information to people who call you.Never tell an unknown caller that you are home alone.Do not give any information to “wrong number” callers.
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