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Security & YOUR
Fire Centre PF3 he nights are getting darker, burglars
SECURITY are on the prowl. A break-in or theft
* Key Cutting
SYSTEMS of property can be a traumatic experience.
* Locks
INSTALLATION &
* Alarms MAINTENANCE OF Take steps to confuse the crook
* Safes INTRUDER-FIRE Whenever a crime prevention officer goes to a person's home to give
advice they are always asked about locks, bolts and burglar alarms.
* C.C.T.V. ALARM SYSTEMS Obviously, the physical security of the house, its doors and windows,
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deter a criminal from even attempting to break into your home.
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There is little doubt that most domestic burglaries are committed by
Tel: 01793 484209 NACOSS Approved Installer Intruder Alarms people who do not pre-plan their crimes. These are 'opportunist'
criminals who are constantly on the look-out for a suitable target. They
are looking for those tell-tale signs that a house is unoccupied:
S. J. GEORGE • those pints of milks on the doorstep all day

ELECTRICAL • the papers sticking out of the letter box
• the empty garage with the door wide open
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and
All types of electrical work undertaken:"
• no car on the drive,
domestic, commercial & industrial
• at night the house in total darkness.
+ Security lighting installed
All these things are a good indication to the
•:• House wiring checks & installations
thief that no-one is in and may persuade him
•:• Extra sockets & light fittings
to chance a break in.
+ Electric & power shower installation
+ All types of plumbing & heating work undertaken Ideas for action
Tel: 874480 • Mobile: (0860) 760364 + At night, or if you are not going to get home before darkness, use a timed
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or a darkness sensitive system to turn some lighting on in the home.
While you are out, leave a radio on in the house. Arrange for a good
neighbour to keep an eye on things, to collect parcels left on the
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gives the impression that the house is occupied.
ARE YOU ALARMED?
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C'. Ap..ildR. N.. WILVS These days there are a wide range of security products available to
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the householder. Whatever product you choose, the following rules
will always apply:
• All opening windows must have suitable locks fitted.
• Patio doors normally require locks top and bottom and should
also have an anti-lift device installed to prevent a thief simply
lifting the door off its runner.
Autumn Sale • Don't forget the security of your sheds and garages.
Often they contain not only expensive items, but also tools
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that can help a crook break into your house.
FREE Phone now to 9pm -7 days There are obviously many other things that can be done to secure your
property such as:
FITTING SWINDON • movement sensitive security lights on the side of the house.
• fitting a burglar alarm.
FAST LOCAL SERVICE 874655 • attaching small, lighweight, battery powered 'attack' alarms'
SELECT AT HOME to equipment in the garage.
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For further specialist advice you can contact the Crime Prevention
H ILLARYS
IF NO REPLY 0800 181958 Department at Westlea Police Station on 528111. A member of the
(VERTICALS ROLLERS VENETIANS ROMANS PLEATEDS) team will be pleased to help.