Police Scotland – holiday security

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“If you are going on holiday during the festive period be that overseas or within the UK, don’t forget to secure your property (and review social media settings) before heading off. 

The attached leaflet has further information but consider – 

·  Height of fences / hedges – keep them lower at the front and higher at the back of properties. 

·  Locked side gates are great to deter people getting down the side of properties. 

·  Make sure windows have keys operated locks, two could be fitted on accessible windows.

·  Doors should have multipoint locks, British Standard 5 lever mortice locks or Euro profile cylinder locks rated TS007 – which are anti snap.

·  House alarms maybe a useful addition along with vibration sensors on vulnerable windows.

·  Garages and sheds can also be alarmed and fitted with ground anchors and Sold Secure locks to protect bicycles and motorbikes. 

·  Faraday pouches, parking bollards, and steering locks can all help prevent the theft of vehicles. 

 

Also please be mindful of what you post on social media platforms and make sure your security settings are current. “

Additional advice can be found at –
http://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/your-home/your-house/

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