2. Apartment Safety

3. Burglary #1 crime nationwide 200 million burglaries a day, which is one in every 10 seconds. Average time it takes to burglarize a home is 3-10 minutes (4 minute avg.) Police response time is 4-6 minutes

4. 7 Safety Devices (to install on home) 1.Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock – key on both sides of door 2.Solid wood or metal door 3.1 – 1 ½ long thrown bolt – reaches into door frame 4. Security Strike plate – with 4-6 screws 1 ½ - 2 inches long

5. 5. Peep hole 6. Window screw locks 7. Pin locks for sliding glass doors – put equal pressure at top and bottom

6. Other Deterrents to Break-Ins ID markings (engraved license #) Yappy dogs Trimmed bushes at windows Good outside lighting Nosey neighbors (active, crime-watch) Radio/lights on inside home

7. Common Mistakes Makes it easier to break in Insufficient Lighting Not good key control (giving them out, hide-a-key) Garage open, doors unlocked Obviously gone out of town (mail, papers, voicemail)

8. Additional Info… Weakest point – any entry with glass Most common break-in happens at back door (hidden by fence) Kill Zone – standing at center of door Floor Club

9. Apartment Living Make sure the locks have been changed when you move in. Check lighting from parking to door. Know your neighbors. Stay aware of your surroundings!

10. Assignment You are the leader of your apartment complex’s Crime-Watch. Create a flyer to give to tenants explaining a few facts you have learned about apartment safety. Use creativity to bring about awareness!! COLORFUL, PICTURE, FACTS