Present condition Consider making changes to the items ticked ‘NO’

Security Screen Doors

At all entry/exits? Y o N oTriple locks? Y o N oStainless steel screens? Y o N o

Security doors and screens deter intruders from entering your home

Triple locks increase the strength and security of your doors

Stainless steel mesh screens provide the best safety and security

Main Entry/Exit Doors

Front – solid core? Y o N o Solid doors are preferred; the door should be as strong at the lock

Front – viewer? Y o N o Door viewers help you see who is outside your front door before you open it

Back – solid core? Y o N o Solid doors are preferred; hollow core doors should be avoided

Adequate locks? Y o N o Dead locks are the best type of lock to use on entry/exit doors

Keyed alike? Y o N o For safety and ease of use, one key opens all doors

Smart locks? Y o N o Provide greater level of security and works with home automation systems and apps

Sliding Doors

Patio bolts? Y o N o Keyed patio bolts on sliding doors strengthen the security of these doors

Security screens? Y o N o Allows ventilation and opens up your home while providing security

Windows

Key operated locks? Y o N o Key operated locks strengthen the security of your windows

Keyed alike? Y o N o For safety and ease of use, one key opens all windows

Security screens? Y o N o Security screens, grilles and shutters allow ventilation and provide additional security

Warning stickers? Y o N o Warning stickers may deter intruders from stealing your property

Emergency exit? Y o N o If locked, can you exit safely and quickly in the event of an emergency?

Security film? Y o N o Makes it harder for burglars to penetrate the glass, and keeps glass together when broken

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Present condition Consider making changes to the items ticked ‘NO’

Lighting

Main entry/exits? Y o N o The main entry/exit areas to your home should be well lit

Timers fitted? Y o N o Lights left on inside your home when you are out often deter intruders

Timers used? Y o N o Timers should be activated when away from the home at night

Sensor lighting? Y o N o Sensor lighting in ‘high risk’ areas deter intruders from entering your home

Property Marking

Engraved with code? Y o N o Property engraving and using WARNING stickers on your property reduces the risk of it being stolen

Code recorded? Y o N o Your Property ID code should be recorded with police to assist them to contact owners of recovered items

Inventory list? Y o N o Recording serial numbers, makes, models and description of your property helps police recover stolen items and will assist you to make an insurance claim

Other Safety Considerations

Clear vision? Y o N o Make sure all doors and windows can be seen clearly from outside

Trees/shrubs trimmed? Y o N o Trim trees/shrubs that conceal doors and windows from being observed from the street

Garage/shed secured? Y o N o Garages and sheds should be securely locked at all times

Tools secure? Y o N o Lock tools away to prevent an intruder using them to get into your house

Wheelie bins secured? Y o N o Lock wheelie bins away or chain them to a fixed structure away from the house to prevent an intruder using them to climb into your home

Gates to yard secured? Y o N o Lock gates to the backyard with a keyed padlock to prevent access

House numbers? Y o N o House numbers should be clearly visible from the road

Smoke alarms? Y o N o Install smoke alarms and develop a fire evacuation plan

Security alarms? Y o N o Electronic security alarm systems deter intruders from entering your home

Safe disposal of personal documents? Y o N o

All documents/paperwork containing your personal details (eg: phone bills, invoices, electricity bills, rate notices) should be totally destroyed before being placed in your wheelie bin. This will help protect your from identity theft

Security screen finger guards? Y o N o Finger guards prevent the lock and/or screws from being tampered with