October 2013 has been designated National Home Security
Month, so we've decided to focus in on the five areas highlighted by the
campaign.
1st-6th Oct - CRIME IN YOUR AREA – WHAT’S THE RISK?
The Local Police and Neighbourhood watch groups can give
you a detailed idea of the crime statistics is your local area as well as
helping with advice on how to ensure your home and local community are as safe
and secure as possible. 'Our Watch' operate a great website where
you can enter your postcode and find up to date statistics on crime in your
area as well as contact details for local Neighbourhood Watch groups
and the local Police.
7th-13th Oct - SECURE YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS
We've said it before but simply closing and locking your
windows and doors could reduce home burglaries by nearly a third! Fitting
strong and secure locks is essential as many old doors and windows and even modern
UPVC windows can be fitted with weak locks which burglars can easily break
using various known methods.
CASAC provide a free home security assessment carried out
by our experienced engineers where they will assess your current home security
and recommend any replacement locks to ensure your home is secure as possible.
They can also change the locks on the day if you decide to go ahead with the
quote.
14th-20th Oct - PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES
Modern appliances, equipment and jewellery can be very pricey as well having
sentimental value so protecting your valuables is of utmost importance.
We recommend making a note of all your appliance serial
numbers and registering them with an online company. This means it's easier for
police to track your items if they're stolen and turn up somewhere else and you
can easily prove they belong to you.
Smaller items and those without a serial number can be
marked with a UV pen, either with your postcode or address which means if they
do turn up elsewhere they are easily identifiable as yours.
21st-27th Oct - OUTSIDE PROTECTION
A strong gate and fence or well maintained hedge is the
first line of defence your home has against intruders. Making sure it's
properly maintained is key though as shrubbery and hedges can provide cover for
burglars if not kept trim.
We always suggest installing a PIR sensor which will
activate a light or socket when triggered by movement or heat sources around
your property. This will ensure you and your neighbours are aware of any
activity after dark.
CCTV is a great security measure as it provides a visible
deterrent and can help supply evidence to help secure a conviction if you are
the victim of crime.
Garage and shed security is one area many home owners often
overlook when securing their home. These buildings can contain thousands of
pounds of equipment and appliances so make sure doors and windows are properly secured with strong locks and that
windows are obscured and the building firmly attached to the ground… thieves
have been known to lift the roof or entire shed off the ground to get to the
contents!
28th-31st Oct - FUTURE HOME SECURITY
The future of home security is looking bright, products
such as the CS87T Real
Time Wireless CCTV System is
a high end yet affordable Closed Circuit Television system which provides a
visual stream from the camera direct to your smart phone or tablet and is already available to the standard consumer. Other exciting developments in the
home security field continue to offer greater control, operation and security to
the home owner and make securing your property easier than ever before.
If you want to get involved for find out more information about
National Home Security Month use the Twitter Hashtag #NHSM or visit the website
www.homesecuritymonth.com/
For any help or more information on any of the products
mentioned above or to book a home security assessment just contact CASAC on 0845
519 2122 or email mail@casac.org.uk
