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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR –
Always lock your car doors. Be certain all windows are completely
closed. When driving, keep all doors locked. It is best to park in
attended lots. If you must leave a key with the attendant, leave only
the ignition key. In all cases lock your car. At night, park only in
well-lighted areas.
If you have a garage, the single lock on the door is inadequate to keep
intruders from prying up the opposite side and crawling in. One of three
methods may be used to secure the door:
(1) Add another bolt and padlock on the opposite side, or
(2) Install a pair of cane bolts to the inside - only operable from
the inside, or
(3) Add a top center hasp. any person of average height can operate
this locking device. The hasp must be of hardened steel and
installed with carriage bolts through the door or gate. Use large
washers on the inside. After the nuts are secured, deface the
threads of the bolt ends with a hammer to keep the nuts from being
removed.
In every case, use a minimum standard exterior padlock. Don't hide a
key outside. Most hiding places are obvious to the burglar.
Never leave a padlock unlocked. This is an invitation to have the
padlock removed so that a key can be made, and the lock returned to its
position. Later, the burglar returns when no one is home and enters at
his leisure, using "his" key.
HOW TO PROTECT BICYCLES –
You don't leave your car unlocked, so treat your bicycle the same way.
Use an approved chain and padlock whenever you are not on the seat! Lock
it to the garage - with a 3/8" x 6" eye screw fastened to a stud. The
eye screw should be at least 3 feet above the floor, because this makes
using a pry bar much more difficult.
Whenever you lock your bike in a public place, chain it to a secure rack
or stanchion through the frame and a wheel. Keep the chain as high above
the ground as the bike will allow. This reduces the leverage for a pry
bar or bolt cutter attack.
MINIMUM STANDARD FOR APPROVED CHAIN –
Must be a least 5/16" hardened steel alloy. Links must be of continuous
welded construction. Lighter chain, or chain with open links simply will
not withstand bolt cutting attacks. Don't GIVE your bicycle away! Using
anything less will invite its theft.
HOW TO PROTECT MOTORCYCLES –
These expensive bikes require additional security measures. They must
be secured with a mated 3/8" hardened steel alloy chain and a padlock of
equal strength. Sheathed cable has not proven to be a satisfactory
deterrent to theft.
LIGHTING –
Good exterior lighting is important, particularly when the yard area is
obscured by high, non-removable shrubbery. The best possible location
for outside lights is under the eaves. This makes ground level assault
more difficult. You can buy an inexpensive timer or photo-electric cell
which will automatically turn the lights on a dusk and turn them off at
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