Home Security Survey

1. Does door have 180 degree peephole?
2. Are locks that can be opened from inside at least 40 inches from glass?
3. Are the entrance doors solid core?
4. Do they have deadbolt locks?
5. If hinge pins are outside, are they nonremovable?
6. Does door securely fit door jamb?
7. Is door jamb tightly fastened?
8. Is striker plate securely fastened to jamb with 2 1/2 screws?
9. Does bolt extend sufficiently into striker plate?
10. Have locks been rekeyed since you moved in?

1. Have double hung windows been pinned?
2. Do metal windows have auxiliary locks?
3. Can windows left open for ventilation be secured?
4. Do basement windows have auxiliary locks?
5. Do curtains or drapes fully cover windows?
6. Is window air conditioner secured form outside?

1. Does door close tightly?
2. Does overhead door have a track padlock or other locking device?
3. Is padlock of high quality?
4. Is hasp of high quality, installed without screws showing?
5. Do you keep overhead door closed and locked when not in use?
6. Do you remove vehicle keys when garage is locked?
7. Can garage light be turned on from inside house?

1. Are shrubs cut below window level?
2. Are tree limbs cut above window level?
3. Is residence number visible from street?
4. Is residence number visible at night?
5. Is residence number visible from street?
6. Is front door well lit?
7. Is back door well lit?
8. Are bicycles, mowers, ladders kept inside?
9. Have you engraved property with drivers licence number?

1. Do you stop deliveries?
2. Do you leave shades and blinds in normal position?
3. Do you notify neighbors?
4. Do you set light timers?
5. Is your yard taken care of?
6. Do you arrange for hand bills to be picked up?

1. Do you keep most of your cash in the bank?
2. Do you always leave some lights on in your house at night?
3. Do you keep a list of all valuable property, credit cars and serial numbers?
4. Do you keep this list in a safe place?
5. Do you avoid displaying valuables to strangers?
6. Have you memorized the telephone numbers of your police?
7. Do you belong to a Neighborhood Watch Program?