Connelly Security Systems

What burglars look for:

• Unlocked doors and windows
• No obvious security measures
• No one home Valuables on show.
• CSS Home Checklist
• Some simple tips to help secure your home:
• Fit deadlocks do not keep keys in obvious places.
• Make sure ground floor and basement windows are fitted with locks.
• Close all windows and doors at all times even on short excursions from your home.
• Never leave keys under the doormat or a plant pot or on a string through the letterbox.
• Position valuables so as not to attract attention.
• Use a security marker on valuables, note down serial numbers, photograph unusual items, and keep a full inventory.
• Make sure your home is properly lit inside and out.

Holiday checklist - make sure:

• All delivered items are cancelled e.g. milk, newspapers.
• Fit automated timers to your lights to switch lights on and off.
• Get a neighbour to check post.
• Alarm if any is set correctly All doors windows patio doors secured properly Insurance up to date.
• For additional tips please contact your local community service officer.

Some interesting Facts & Figures!

• Arson - 75% of fires in schools are as a result of arson.
• Monitoring - CSS monitor over 10000 systems in Scotland Properties with little or no security are likely to be burgled 15 times more than those that are protected
• CCTV - remote monitored CCTV can be used as evidence in a court Burglary - Most of this type of crime is opportunistic.
• 65% of burglaries are through a door.