Do you consider yourself to have good security awareness? Try our Security Test and see how you score! BREAK AND ENTERS: In most cases, how long will a burglar spend trying to break in?  30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 4 minutes Of all completed residential burglaries, how many are made through unlocked doors or open windows?  30% 40% 50% 60% As a deterrant to intruders, door chains are... essentially useless.  somewhat effective.  quite effective.  highly effective.  Compared to an unalarmed residence, a home with a monitored alarm system is... 5 times less likely to be targeted by burglars.  6 times less likely to be targeted by burglars.  7 times less likely to be targeted by burglars.  8 times less likely to be targeted by burglars.  If you return home and find something wrong (a slit screen, an open door a broken window, etc.) you should... Carefully go through the residence to see if anything has been stolen.  Enter cautiously and immediately dial 9-1-1.  Go to a neighbour and call the police from there.  Run around screaming: "I've been robbed!  I've been robbed! " DOORS: Does your front door have a 180 o peephole?  Yes No Are your entrance doors solid core?  Yes No Do they have 1" dead bolts?  Yes No Have your locks been re-keyed since you moved in?  Yes No WINDOWS: Can all your sliding doors and windows be locked with steel pins?  Yes No Not Applicable Can any windows left open for ventilation be secured?  Yes No Not Applicable EXTERIORS: Do you belong to a Neighbourhood Watch or similar program?  Yes No Is your residence or building number visible from the street?  Yes No Is your residence or building number visible at night?  Yes No Is your entrance door well lit?  Yes No If you do not have a monitored alarm system, are you seriously considering having one installed?  Yes No VACATIONS: Do you stop deliveries (newspaper, mail, etc.)?  Yes No Do you leave shades and blinds in their regular position?  Yes No Do you notify your neighbours?  Yes No Do you set light timers?  Yes No Do you arrange for flyers, etc., to be picked up?  Yes No ADDITIONAL CRIME CHECKS: Do you keep a list of all valuable property, serial numbers and credit cards?  Yes No Do you keep this list in a fireproof and safe place?  Yes No

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