The importance of home security can never be overemphasised and goes beyond the brick-and-mortar of our house. We hear from Corinna Choong, Senior Vice President, Group Marketing & Communications of Certis CISCO, on how to keep me and mine safe and sound.
By Nadya Huang | Photos courtesy of Certis Cisco |reprinted with permission from "Expert Advise" by Home Concepts magazine
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OTHER MEASURES TO TAKE TO MAXIMISE HOME SECURITY
• Avoid being complacent and be vigilant of and report suspicious characters loitering in the vicinity of your home to the police
• Keep abreast of the latest modus operandi of criminals. Examples include deception and impersonation of government officials/ regulatory authorities; gaining entry through false ceilings, ventilation openings, rubbish chutes; using adjacent properties as a platform to break-in, etc.
• Ensure that all family members especially the young and senior citizens are periodically reminded not to allow strangers into the home
• Ensure all doors and windows are secured when leaving the home even for a short while
• Avoid keeping large amounts of cash and valuables in the home
• Change locks when keys are misplaced and/or when given to renovation contractors
SHOULD YOU BE AWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, AVOID GIVING SIGNS THAT YOUR HOME IS UNOCCUPIED
• Cancel your newspaper and magazine subscriptions; avoid leaving notes to indicate your absence even for short durations; use timer switches to turn on the lights to give the impression that your home is occupied
• Ask neighbors and/or trusted persons to keep an eye on your home while you are away and to remove unsolicited brochures left outside the entrance of the home
• Inform your Neighborhood Police Centre that you will be away from home
Source: Expert Advice on Home Security (Part 2/2)
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