Crime Prevention Advisory against Break-ins
Residential units:
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Lock all doors and windows when leaving the home unattended, even for a short while;
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Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewelleries in safe deposit boxes;
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Do not hide keys under the doormat, in a flowerpot or on top of the electricity meter box outside the house;
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Do not leave notes outside of the house announcing your absence from home;
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Leave a light and radio on at night to give an impression that the occupants are home;
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Cancel all deliveries (eg newspapers, magazines, etc.) when you are away from home for a few days;
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Change all locks when your house keys are lost or stolen;
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Install security alarm system. Ensure that it is tested periodically and in working condition;
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Switch on the system when house is left unattended; before retiring to bed; or in unoccupied rooms if the premise is huge even when the occupants are at home;
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Form a watch group with your neighbours to help keep an eye on each other’s homes when any of you are away;
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Keep your handphone within easy reach, be contactable;
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Inform your Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) of your absence if you are away from home for a few days;
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Keep a lookout in your neighbourhood for any suspicious person(s) who are loitering. Call the Police at ‘999’ for assistance.
Education/care centres:
- Secure your premises with good quality close-shackled locks and strong grilles;
- Install a burglar alarm and a CCTV camera system to cover the access points into your premises, i.e. windows and doors;
- Light up the corridors and other vulnerable areas (possible access points) after working hours;
- Perform cursory checks to systematically ensure that all doors and windows are locked when the premise is closed for the day;
- Refrain from keeping valuables and large amounts of cash at your premise.
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