SECURITY TIPS
Common sense is best protection

HOME ALARM systems can im-
prove security, but should be used
in conjunction with other common
sense approaches to crime preven-
tion, say North Vancouver RCMP.
‘ft think that alarms should be
used with other security
measures,’’ explains North Van-
couver RCMP Cst. Cliff Doherty.
**Things like good, solid doors.”
Door striker plates — the plates

prevent a good kick from opening
the door.

Special stops to keep sliding
doors from being lifted out of the
track are a good security measure
that will also help keep many
burglars out of the house.

Surrounding shrubs where pro-
wlers could hide should be trimm-
ed and kept under control, Doher-
ty suggests. Would-be burglars are

Reducing the potential hiding
places to a minimum will also
reduce the chance of a burglar or
prowler hiding out. Less cover
means more risk for burglars.

Engraving valuables with
driver’s licence numbers is a good
way to deter the burglars. A thief
is unlikely to steal things that can
be easily identified.

Local police stations will loan
engraving tools so citizens can

mark their valuables. Once mark-
ed, the homeowners get decals to
warn would-be burglars.

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For more details on the engrav-
ing tool loans, call the local police
station.

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“People don’t want. to catch
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Burglars have been known to
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