Hampshire Constabulary "Lights On" Campaign

Hampshire Constabulary "Lights On" Campaign Alert message sent 25/10/2017 08:32:00 Information sent on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary

As longer, darker nights approach and the clocks go back, please take note of our suggested top tips for staying safe and deterring burglars from targeting your homes this winter. 1) Don’t make your absence easy for burglars to spot. Put your Lights On to put burglars off. 2) Invest in timer switches; they can be used for lamps, radios & televisions. This makes it look like someone is home. 3) Always check that windows & doors are shut before you go out, and before you go to bed. 4) Have you left anything of value on show inside your house? Move it out of sight from windows. 5) Did you remember to lock your car? Did you leave anything of value on show inside it? Remember to keep your vehicles locked and do not leave any valuables inside. 6) Think about elderly neighbours that may need someone looking out for them. 7) Do trees need to be cut back? If they are overgrown they could be a perfect place for a burglar to hide