Inside Your Home - Locks, Doors, & Windows

• Install and use deadbolt locks on doors (about half of all burglars enter through unlocked doors and windows).
• Secure sliding glass doors and windows with a wooden dowel placed in the track.
• Lock all windows at night or when away from home.
• Hide valuables out of plain sight.

Outside Your Home

• Trim back shrubbery hiding doors or windows.
• Cut back tree limbs that could help a thief climb to second story windows.
• Make sure all porches, entrances, and yards are well lighted.
• Use motion sensor exterior lights where practical.
• Keep your garage closed.

Key Sense

• Do not hide house keys in mail boxes, planters, or under doormats.
• Do not put personal identification on key rings.
• If keys are lost or stolen, change the locks immediately (often covered by insurance).

 When Away or On Vacation

• Make your home appear occupied when you go out.
• Leave lights on and the radio playing.
• Keep your garage door closed and locked.
• Use timers to turn inside lights on and off.
• If you will be gone several days, arrange to have the mail and papers stopped or picked up.
• Complete a vacation notification at the Police Station.
• Ask a trusted neighbor to watch your house and call 9-1-1 if observing anything suspicious.
• Do not post vacation plans on social media.
• Do not post photos or "updates" on social media while you are away, wait until you return home to post those great travel photos.
• TIPS from a real burglar

Report Suspicious Persons or Activity

• Call 9-1-1 to report anything suspicious in the neighborhood.
• Evart Police will check it out.
• Your help is critical to us.