Burglary Reduction Education Program

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Burglary Reduction Education Program

• City of Scottsdale
• Scottsdale Police Department

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A Pre-Test

• Look at these pictures of homes to see if there
  are any indications of potential crime.

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Pre-Test 1
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Pre-Test 2
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What Can You Do?

• Create a Neighborhood Watch for your
  neighborhood.
• Use Target hardening on your property.

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Neighborhood Watch

• Communication is the key!
• When neighbors talk to each other, crime is
  reduced.
• Volunteer Neighborhood Watch Captains are needed
  for each street (approximately 25 homes).
• To start a Neighborhood Watch in Scottsdale, call
  480-312-2342.

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Target Hardening

• What does the exterior of your home say to a
  burglar?
• The majority of property theft in Scottsdale
  occurs in homes with open doors, windows and
  garage doors.
• Start from the exterior of your home and
  make things harder to enter or
  access.
• Be aware of fire dangers emergency access.

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Fences

• Criminals like a clear escape.
• Fences slow them down.
• Prevents removal of heavy items.
• We do NOT recommend placing glass, tar or carpet
  tack strips on top of fence.
• Police and fire often have to climb fences.

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Landscaping

• Sends strong signal to criminals.
• Visibility is the key.
• Bushes trimmed below window level.
  
• Limbs trimmed up to 7 feet and away
  from the building.
• Shrubs cut to 36 inches tall.
• Plant thorny vegetation to dissuade access.

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Exterior Lighting

• Lighting has been proven to be the one deterrent
  that can prevent property crime at night.
• Exterior lighting should be placed high and
  point downward.
• Motion sensor lights are
  inexpensive alternative.
• Lights left on day and night
  may indicate that the resident is not home.
• Check for dark sky areas.
• Light with a purpose!

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Interior Lighting

• Lights turning on and off during the early
  evening hours makes it look like youre home.
• Use timers with multiple settings.
• Also put a radio or TV on a timer for noise.
• Lights only on in the inside make it easy
  for thieves to see your valuables

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Security Screen Doors

• Lessens the chances of the door being the point
  of entry for burglars.
• New decorative models avoid the like a prison
  look.
• White or off-white doors allow the person inside
  to see out during the day, but the person out
  cant see in!

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Strike Plates

• The most important part of a lock.
• Place on all entry doors.
• Install with 2-3 inch screws.
• extend into the framework of the
  building not just the trim
  molding.
• Makes it harder to
  kick open.

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Dead Bolt Locks

• One inch throw
• Anti-wrench collar
• Single Cylinder are safer.

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Eye Viewers

• AKA peep holes.
• Minimum is 160 degree.
• Preferred is 180 degree.
• New model designed for 210 degrees.

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Windows

• Keep windows closed and locked!
• Use thumb locks to reinforce the lock.
• Use a nail or pin to secure the windows.

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Sliding Glass Doors

• AKA Arcadia Doors.
• Usually have a latch, not a lock.
• Even when latched, it can still be lifted out of
  the track.
• Secure by installing a pin lock in the bottom
  track.

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Bars on Windows?

• Can be mounted on windows to prevent entrance and
  exit.
• Must have a break away feature to allow for
  exit during a fire.

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Window Film

• Alternative to bars or glass break sensors.
• Film makes glass resist breakage.
• Reduce amount of glare.
• Maximizes energy efficiency.

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Garage Doors

• Keep them closed!!!
• Valuables taken include golf clubs, mountain
  bicycles and power tools.
• 70 of residential burglaries in
  Scottsdale are No Forced Entry.

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Burglar Alarms

• They are recommended if you are usually away from
  your home during the day or for long periods of
  time.
• Must be turned on to be effective!
• Prior to installation, get several estimates
  from reputable
  companies.
• Alarm activations do NOT go directly
  to the police department.

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Whats wrong with this picture?
Tree needs to be trimmed away from house

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The doorway is too dark
Overgrown landscaping
Lighting needs to be on the path
Is the territory marked?
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Operation Identification

• Pick up an engraver from any Scottsdale
  Public Library.
• Engrave commonly stolen items (TV, camcorders,
  DVD players, cameras, video game systems, etc.).
• Use your drivers license number.
• Return the engraver and receive the sticker.
• Other high technology solutions for high dollar
  property.

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Any Questions?