FLPD - Home Security Checklist

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Home Security Checklist

1. Do your exterior lights illuminate all entrances to your home? Yes No

2. Is the shrubbery kept trimmed back so a burglar can not hide near your windows or doors? Yes No

3. Are garage doors kept closed and locked at all times? Yes No

4. Are exterior doors made of solid core construction (including the door leading from the garage to the house)? Yes No

5. Is there a peephole viewer (180 degree) on the front door? Yes No

6. Are sliding glass doors secured with an auxiliary lock or pined, and are there screws in the track to prevent door removal? For details see page on sliding glass doors Yes No

7. Are exterior doors secured with a security deadbolt lock? Yes No

8. Are windows secured with auxiliary-keyed locks that are master keyed or secured with a pin device? Yes No

9. Do you keep your doors locked at all times? Yes No

10. Have you marked all of your valuable items with your Florida driver's license and photographed nonmarkable items? Yes No

Briefing Room
Criminal Investigations Division
Crime Prevention Tips Gateway

1. Do your exterior lights illuminate all entrances to your home?	Yes	No
2. Is the shrubbery kept trimmed back so a burglar can not hide near your windows or doors?	Yes	No
3. Are garage doors kept closed and locked at all times?	Yes	No
4. Are exterior doors made of solid core construction (including the door leading from the garage to the house)?	Yes	No
5. Is there a peephole viewer (180 degree) on the front door?	Yes	No
6. Are sliding glass doors secured with an auxiliary lock or pined, and are there screws in the track to prevent door removal? For details see page on sliding glass doors	Yes	No
7. Are exterior doors secured with a security deadbolt lock?	Yes	No
8. Are windows secured with auxiliary-keyed locks that are master keyed or secured with a pin device?	Yes	No
9. Do you keep your doors locked at all times?	Yes	No
10. Have you marked all of your valuable items with your Florida driver's license and photographed nonmarkable items?	Yes	No