Home Security

A good deadbolt lock on your exterior doors should have at least a 1” throw.
If your home is equipped with sliding glass doors, a lock for the upper track should be installed to prevent the door from being lifted from its track.
Garage doors should be kept locked at all times, especially those leading directly into the home.
Lock your vehicles at all times, even when in the garage, so access cannot be gained by unwanted intruders.
Be sure second story windows are closed and locked when you are not at home. On occasion, patio furniture has been used as a stepladder to gain access to upper levels of the home.
Be sure to have hedges trimmed below the window level to prevent hiding spots for criminals.
Mark your property with an identifying mark by using an engraver. Property which is marked is easier for police to identify and harder for criminals to sell.
When you move to a new home, always have the locks replaced immediately.
Make sure that outside lights are in good working order at all times.

Crime Prevention Association of Toronto