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Apartment Safety

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Paying attention to your environment and taking precautions can help to reduce the opportunity for crime to occur:

Always be on the lookout.

  • Call the police at 9-1-1 if you are at home and hear or see something suspicious. Don't take direct action yourself.
  • Check out photo identification for any service personnel.
  • If you return home and suspect someone has broken into your home, go to a safe location and call the police.
  • Be suspicious of people loitering.
  • Know who's at your door before opening it.
  • Never let a stranger enter your home.

Be responsible.

  • Keep all doors and windows locked, even if you are just going out "for a minute."
  • If a window is left open a few inches for ventilation, it should be locked to prevent someone from opening it more.
  • Don't leave keys in mailboxes or under doormats.
  • Deter others from knowing your electronic purchases by breaking the original packaging in flat cardboard. Never leave the empty box curbside.
  • Close curtains/blinds to shield items from view.
  • Don't discuss your finances or possessions with strangers.
  • If you have a vehicle, check on it regularly and do not leave any items in plain view.

Take care of your home.

  • Keep property free of trash, litter, weeds, leaves, hazards and other things that indicate neglect in caring for your property.
  • Remove loose rocks and other objects that could be used to vandalize your property.
  • Make sure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
  • Make sure the house number is visible from the street so police and fire departments can see it in case of emergencies.
  • Purchase renter’s insurance to safeguard your possessions.

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