The Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to complete a home safety evaluation, to help protect your home and property from intruders and thieves, according to a news release.
Break-ins can occur within seconds, especially when it comes to empty houses.
The PSO offers these safety tips, even if you aren’t on vacation and away from home for an extended period of time:
- Ensure all exterior doors have working locks
- Ensure all windows have working locks
- Keep spare keys with a trusted neighbor, not near the door
- Secure bikes in a shed or garage, or be sure they are locked up
- Have a functioning light near all exterior doors
- Ensure gate latches and fences are in good working condition
- Consider a secondary lock for sliding glass doors
- Keep outdoor plants near windows trimmed, to eliminate hiding places
- Ensure items like grills, lawn mowers or other valuables are secured when not in use
- Remove valuables and lock your car doors each night
For the most current PSO news, visit News.PascoSheriff.com.
Published January 05, 2022
