SAFETY TIPS

Home Safety Tips

1. Make sure there are good locks on exterior doors and windows.
2.  Lock up when you go out, are asleep, or alone, even if it is only for a few minutes. It takes a thief ten seconds or less to enter an open room and steal your property.
3. Trim flowers that hides doorways or windows.
4. Set timers on lights and radios to make your home appear lived-in when you are away.
5. Have a neighbor regularly check on your home when you are away and report any suspicious activities (Good turn deserves another)
6. Mark your valuables with a number or identification unique to you, with an engraving pen and keep a list of them in a safe place.
7. Get to know your neighbors and their daily routines.
8.  Keep a list of emergency numbers, especially of the police station close to you.
9. Make sure your home is fenced, and if you can afford it,you can have a smart security guard.
10. Trim bushes to less than 3 feet to eliminate possible hiding places, especially near windows and sidewalks
11. Trim tree canopies to at least 8 feet to allow visibility into your property. Replace solid walls in front yards with open fencing to eliminate hiding places and make climbing more difficult.
12. Install a wide-angle peephole in your front door so you can look out to an on coming visitor without being seen yourself.
13. Do not give out information about your neighbors.
14. Do not make it easy on burglars.
15. Keep valuables away from windows 

Vehicle Security Tips

Most car crime is preventable. Police are making a concerted effort to tackle car crime and target offenders, but motorists need to help themselves avoid becoming victims by removing the opportunity for crime in the first place.

1. Don’t leave anything on display - it’s a prime invitation to passersby. Even an old coat or plastic bag can tempt a thief. If items have to be left in the car, put them out of sight at the start of your journey
2. Get a music system that’s removable or has a front that can be taken off and remove iPods and MP3 players
3. Driving documents and personal correspondence could help a thief to sell your vehicle or provide a cover story if stopped by the police - do not keep these in your vehicle
4. Some car thieves break into houses to steal car keys. Always keep the keys in a safe place. Don’t leave them in the hallway or kitchen, as these are the obvious places 

ATM SECURITY TIPS

1. Be alert and conscious of your surroundings when using the ATM.
2. Don't use an ATM machine located in a dark or obscure location
3. Never give your card or PIN( Personal Identification Number) to anyone, for any reason.
4. Be very conscious of persons hanging around the ATM machine Dont write your PIN on the card or anything that is kept with the card.
5. Do not insert your card until asked to do so by the display screen
6. Never use an ATM with a blank screen and, if the ATM is obscured from view or poorly lit, leave immediately and find another ATM.
7. Stand close to the ATM and use your body and hand as shield to make sure nobody sees you keying in your pin
8. Never accept help from strangers when using an ATM. You should be wary of strangers asking for help. The elderly, or physically challenged persons should take along with them trusted persons to assist them.
9.  Criminals work in teams- one to distract you while the other steals your card or money.
10. If your card is retained (swallowed) by the ATM it is advisable to contact your bank immediately
11. It is advisable to set a daily ATM withdrawal limit on your account.
12. Sign up for SMS alert, so that you are alerted whenever any withdrawal is made in your account