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The Home Security Handbook
Introduction
House Security Review
Security When Away
Neighbours
Bogus Callers
If The Worst Happens
Next Steps
In Perspective
Conclusion
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The Home Security Handbook
Introduction
Origins Of This Book
Recording Vulnerabilities, Threats And Risks
Definitions
Review Method
Review Pace
What You Will Need
When To Do It
It’s Your Decision!
House Security Review
Research Before Buying
House Security Survey
House Survey – External
House Survey – Close Perimeter
House Survey – Internal
House Survey – Keys
House Survey – Valuable Contents
House Survey – Property Records
Reporting And Finding Lost Property
Other Issues
Security When Away
Remember Security
Neighbours
Neighbours And Security
Neighbourly Disputes
Resolving Neighbourly Disputes
Problem Log
Bogus Callers
Distraction Burglary
Bogus Meter Readers
Bogus Council Employees
Bogus Travellers In Distress
Bogus Workmen
Bogus Salespeople
General Advice
If The Worst Happens
Reporting Incidents To The Police
Discovering An Intruder
Coming Home To An Intruder
Get A Police Crime Reference Number
After A Burglary
Report And Make Insurance Claim
Investigate And Resolve Vulnerability
Make It Your Home Again
Next Steps
Already Started
List Problems And Countermeasures
Action Lists
Accidents At Home
In Perspective
Crime Levels
The Value Of Statistics
Conclusion
Common Sense
Don’t Worry Too Much