Presented by Sgt' Scott Hilden

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Home Security and Burglary Prevention

• Presented by Sgt. Scott Hilden
• Canton Police
• Crime Prevention

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Todays Topics

• The Law
• Burglary Statistics
• Exterior Protection
• Landscaping
• Lighting
• Doors
• Locks
• Windows
• Alarms
• Vacation Checklist
• Personal Safety at Home

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Michigan Law

• Home Invasion 1st degree- 20 year Felony, and or
  up to 5,000 fine
• Intend to commit a larceny, felony or assault and
  one of the following
• Possesses a dangerous weapon
• An individual is lawfully present
• Home Invasion 2nd degree- 15 year Felony, and or
  up to 3,000 fine
• Intend to commit a larceny, felony or assault

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Michigan Law

• Home Invasion 3rd degree- 5 year Felony, and or
  up to 2,000 fine
• Commits a misdemeanor
• Is in violation of one of the following
• Probation terms
• Parole
• PPO
• Condition of bond or bail
• Pretrial release conditions

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National Statistics

• 2,153,464 burglaries nationwide in 2003
• 65.8 are residential
• 62 of residential break-ins occur during
  daylight
• 5,899 break ins per day
• The rate of burglary in the United States was
  740.5 burglary offenses per 100,000 inhabitants

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Local Statisticsall burglaries

• 2001 265
• 2002 297
• 2003 291
• 2004 266
• 2005 343
• National average in 2003 was 740.5 per 100,000,
  Canton is 403.5 per 100,000 !

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Points of Entry
Source Simon Hakim-Temple University
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Burglary Offenses March-June 2005
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Exterior Protection
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Lighting

• Around the House
• Use Photocell and Motion sensitive lights
• Photo cell will automatically illuminate upon
  darkness
• Motion light can startle an intruder and is not
  intrusive to neighbors
• Protect all sides of the house
• Over entry doors
• Carports and Garages

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Motion Sensitive Flood Lights
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Good Lighting
Bad Lighting
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Landscaping

• Can conceal an intruder as he attempts entry into
  a window or door
• Could also provide cover for the criminal as he
  lies in wait for the homeowner
• Intruder looks for property they can get in and
  out of quickly
• Ideal target is surrounded by large hedges and
  shrubs

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Landscaping Burglary Prevention

• Trim shrubbery and trees so that doors and
  windows are visible
• Prune trees so they cannot be climbed up to a
  second floor (6 feet from the ground)
• Shrubbery and bushes near walkways/driveways
  should be no taller than 4 ft

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Landscaping Burglary Prevention

• Place large gauge gravel on the ground near
  windows to create noise when walked on
• Plant spiny (thorny) plants along fences and
  under windows
• Can be as effective as barbed wire
• Discourages the burglar

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Landscaping that offers concealment
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Concealment at front windows and door
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Landscaping that offers no concealment
opportunities
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Which home would you burglarize?
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Limit Access

• Fences can prevent burglars from carrying away
  large items if gates are locked
• Store ladders and tools in locked garage or shed
• Sheds, wood piles and other structures should not
  assist in gaining access to the roof

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Access to the roof made easy
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Doors

• Exterior doors should be made of solid core wood
  or steel 2 ¾ inch thick
• Hollow core or wood panel doors can be easily
  broken
• Exterior doors should not have glass within 40
  of the lock
• Should fit its frame properly no more than 1/8
  inch clearance

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Why is this door vulnerable?
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Doors

• Door should be securely anchored to the frame
• Frame often needs reinforcing otherwise it can be
  easily kicked in
• Entry doors should have a wide angle viewer
• If your door swings outward the hinge pins will
  be exposed. Replace with non-removable pins

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Interior Garage Door

• Solid core wood or metal and have a good quality
  deadbolt
• This door should meet the same security
  requirements as a main entry door
• Doggie doors can be a means of access for a
  burglar

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Strike Plates

• Use heavy duty strike plate installed with at
  least a 3 screw
• Screws must be long enough to reach the stud
  behind the door jamb
• Use a high security strike plate and box on wood
  frame doors

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Screws should be long enough to reach the stud
behind the frame
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This is not a Lock!!
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Locks

• Key-In-Knob Lock
• Easily defeated
• Wrench the knob with hands or vice grips
• Use a credit card to slip the spring bolt
• Simple kick the door

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Deadbolt Lock

• Can provide good protection for an entry door
• When the key is turned the lock mechanism slides
  a strong metal bolt from the door to the frame
• Bolt should be minimum of 1 throw
• Strike plate connected by a minimum of 3 screws

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Deadbolt Locks

• The cylinder should have a steel guard-a ring
  around the key section
• The cylinder guard should be tapered or rotate
  around the key section (if twisted) to prevent
  wrenching

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Garage Doors

• Forgetting to close the garage door is often the
  biggest problem
• Keep garage door locked at all times
• Overhead track operated doors are best secured
  with electronic door openers
• Secure the garage door with a case hardened lock
  in the track

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Sliding Glass Doors

• Often can be lifted out of the track
• Insert screws in the top of the track to prevent
  lifting
• Install auxiliary lock such as a Charlie Bar or
  use a broom stick handle in the lower track

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Double Hung Windows
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Double Hung Windows

• Most common windows found in homes
• Consist of two sashes that slide vertically
• Factory locks are easily jimmied or pried open
• A simple way to secure-drill a 3/16th hole from
  the inside window sash three quarters of the way
  thru the outside sash at a slight downward angle.
  The insert a nail or pin to secure

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Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock

• This lock is often used on doors with glass
  panels or on other doors as well
• Can only be opened with a key from either side
• The key should be kept near the door but not
  reachable from the glass panel
• Some states prohibit this type of lock in
  residence due to fire safety reasons

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Keys

• If you move into a previously lived in home have
  all the locks re-keyed
• Keep your keys secured both in your home and when
  out in public
• When keys are given to valets or service
  departments only give the car key
• Dont hide a key under the mat or flowerpot

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A Cat Burglar caught red handed!!!
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Windows

• The primary interest in securing windows is to
  eliminate the means of entry by prying open or
  breaking a small area of glass to reach a single
  latch

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Horizontal Sliding Glass Windows

• Similar to a doorwall or sliding glass door
• Can often be lifted from the track
• Insert screws to prevent lifting off track
• Piece of wood or dowel in the track can prevent
  sliding
• Locking bar (Charlie Bar)

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Basement Windows

• Are particularly vulnerable to intrusion
• Put two or three metal straps or bars across
  window to improve security
• Replace with glass block windows
• Must still be able to exit in case of emergency

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Security Bars or Grills

• Ornamental security bars or grills covering the
  inside and outside of windows can be an effective
  way to keep burglars out
• Must be easy to open in the event of a fire
  emergency so it does not trap the occupant
• Should never be installed on windows of sleeping
  rooms

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Alarm Systems

• Burglar alarms can provide valuable protection if
  installed properly and above all used responsibly
• Have three primary elements sensors, controls,
  and annunciation

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Important things to consider in an Residential
Alarm System

• Must have a reliable power supply with emergency
  batter backup
• Visual or audible signal to alert homeowner of
  system malfunction
• Should be tamper resistant
• Meet local standards, regulations or codes

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Important things to consider in an Residential
Alarm System

• Homeowner should be thoroughly knowledgeable in
  the operation of the system
• Minimum 1 yr warrant from installer and
  manufacturer
• Employees from the alarm installation company
  should be bonded
• Check references when choosing an alarm company

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Canton False Alarm Ordinance

• 3 false alarms permitted per year
• 1 offense we mail out warning letter
• 3rd offense second letter requesting correction
  of the problem and offer to assist
• Subsequent offenses can be cited if no corrective
  action is taken
• Misdemeanor 90 days in jail and/or 500 fine

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House Numbers

• House or street numbers should be easily visible
  from the street
• Emergency responders can locate your home quickly
• Use numbers made of reflective material
• 6 inches in height
• Place under a light near the front door or on the
  garage
• Paint the numbers on the curb

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Safes

• Fire Safes used to keep records and vital
  documents from being destroyed in the event of a
  fire
• Money Safes designed to be resistant to
  burglary and a deterrent to robbery. They are
  designed to withstand attacks by tools, torch, or
  explosives

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New Technology-Biometric Finger Scanner
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Vacation Checklist
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Vacation Crime Prevention Checklist

• Discontinue mail and newspaper deliveries
• Inform neighbors youll be gone and ask them to
  watch the house
• Leave contact information with a friend or
  neighbor
• Park a car in your driveway and have it
  periodically moved

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Vacation Crime Prevention Checklist

• Arrange to have your snow shoveled or during
  summer your lawn cut
• Leave blinds, curtains and shades in normal
  positions
• Have a neighbor put out your garbage cans on
  collection day
• Place lights, television and radio on timers to
  go on and off at appropriate times

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Personal Safety at Home

• Dont flaunt valuables
• Be wary of what you display in your trash
• Leave inside and outside lights on if you are
  returning home after dark
• Pull into your garage and shut the door before
  exiting your vehicle
• Scan your home immediately upon entry

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Personal Safety at Home

• Dont admit strangers
• Secure all firearms with gun locks
• If you have been burglarized do not enter the
  home, call the police immediately from a
  neighbors (the burglar may still be inside)
• If you encounter a burglar do not prevent them
  from fleeing. Get out and call the police.

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