Police home safety advice

Local police are encouraging householders to remain committed to their household security.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jun 2013, 18:57 BST

Local Crime Prevention Officer Michael Green said, “With longer and warmer evenings arriving with us at long last, it can be easy to let issues like crime prevention slip from our list of priorities.

“We all want to get into that summer holiday mode and chill out however while our attitudes relax, we are often unwittingly presenting would-be thieves with golden opportunities to strike.”

He gave a number of tips on how to make your home safer.

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Install a security alarm, sensor lights, cameras or sensor lights and lock all doors and windows before going to bed or leaving the house is one of the simplest steps you can take to protect your belongings.