With home burglaries becoming a statewide issue, the Franklin Township Police Department has issued a series of tips to help township residents stay safe.
To help minimize the risk of burglary, the FTPD suggests the following measures:
- Create the illusion that someone is home by using timers on lights and/or leaving the TV on.
- Don’t let your tree be a ladder. If there is a second floor, prune nearby trees so a thief cannot use them to reach second floor windows.
- Don’t leave ladders or tools outside; they can assist a person in gaining entry.
- Draw all curtains/shades at night to prevent viewing from the street.
- Don’t leave vehicles unattended with the doors unlocked, windows down or the keys in them, even in your garage or driveway.
- Windows and doors – Lock and secure all entry points.
- Secure sliding glass doors. A metal or wood rod along the bottom track is advised, as is the installation of vertical bolts along the top track.
- Security signage – Add a security sign to your yard or stickers to your door.
- Landscaping – Try to keep shrubs and bushes trimmed so burglars have fewer places to hide.
Additionally, the FTPD recommends teh following security upgrades:
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