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City of Hartford Police Department |
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City of Hartford Police Department |
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Please print this survey and use it to help you identify areas in your home that create opportunity for crime. Any item checked NO identifies an area that could be improved through a crime prevention program.
For more information about Crime Prevention please contact your neighborhood's Community Service Officer.
Answer these Questions about your Home's Doors: |
YES |
NO |
| Are your locks all in good working order? | ||
| Do exterior doors have a wide-angle viewer? | ||
| Do you keep your garage door locked? | ||
| Are all locks in good working order? | ||
| Are all exterior doors of solid core or metal construction? | ||
| Do all exterior doors have cylinder-type deadbolt locks, heavy-duty bolts, or other secure device that can be operated from the inside only? | ||
| Are all door strike plates and hinges installed with three-inch screws? | ||
| Do all doors that swing out have non-removable pins? | ||
| Are all doorframes of sturdy construction? | ||
Answer these Questions about your Home's Exterior: |
YES |
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| Are lights installed around the outside of your house? | ||
| Do your exterior lights have bright bulbs? | ||
| Are your trees and shrubs trimmed so entry areas are not obstructed and don't allow hiding places? | ||
| Do you leave lights on at the exterior entrances at night? | ||
| Is your house number clearly visible from the street day and night? | ||
| Are your ladders locked away to prevent second floor access? | ||
Answer these Questions about your Home's Windows: |
YES |
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| Do you keep windows locked whenever you shut them? | ||
| Do you have locks that allow you to lock a window that is partly open? | ||
| Do you have garage windows covered? | ||
| Are garage window's locks secured? | ||
| Do you make sure second floor windows are as secure as first floor? | ||
| Are all windows equipped with auxiliary locks or pinned, and are the locks properly and securely mounted? | ||
Answer these Questions about your Safety Habits: |
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| Do you keep a list of your valuable property? | ||
| Do you engrave or mark your valuable property with a personal identifier? | ||
| Do you keep a list of serial numbers of your electronics such cameras, stereos, televisions, etc.? | ||
| Do you have photos and/or videotapes of your home and property? | ||
| Do you keep excess cash and valuables in a bank? | ||
| Does your family know what to do if someone tries to break into your home, or if they come home and find a burglar? | ||
| Do your children know how to use 9-1-1? | ||
| Do you keep your doors locked at all times? | ||
| Do you always lock your car and take the keys out? | ||
| Do you always shut your car off and take the keys out if you will be leaving it, even if others are in the car? | ||
Answer these Questions about your Vacations: |
YES |
NO |
| Do you arrange to have your mail and newspapers stopped or picked up by a friend or neighbor while you are gone? | ||
| Do your arrange to have your lawn mowed? | ||
| Do you notify a neighbor that you will be gone, and how to reach you or a responsible person in an emergency? | ||
| Do you put lamps on timers? |