1. All exterior doors are solid core doors with deadbolt locks
2. Doors are always locked
3. Locks are changed after moving into a new residence
4. Your home address is visible
5. Exterior doors are hinged from within
6. There are good lights in areas which otherwise might conceal prowlers
7. Shrubbery is trimmed to prevent a break-in from going unnoticed
8. There are wide-angle viewers (peepholes) in solid doors
9. Valuables are in a bank safety deposit box or recorded for recordkeeping
10. There are window stops to restrict opening
11. Emergency numbers are close to all phones
12. Milk and paper deliveries are always cancelled during vacations and absences
13. Grass is mowed, snow is shoveled (home looks "lived in")
14. Light timers are used all the time, including periods of absences
15. Garage door(s) always closed and locked (unless in use)
16. Vacation plans are never publicized or told to unknown persons
17. You never leave a message on the door as to where you have gone 
18. All car doors are locked and keys are in possession of the owner 
19. Suspicious persons around your neighborhood are always reported
20. License numbers of suspicious cars are always reported
21. A trusted neighbor has access to your home during a vacation for periodic checks  
22. Identification is always requested of unfamiliar persons who enter your home
23. You avoid having personal identification on keys
24. No information is provided to unknown callers at the door or on the phone
25. Your valuables are engraved with your identification code or number

For Your Safety at Home