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SECURITY AWARENESS
02 Dec 2006

• AKASH Memorial Charitable Trust NOIDA Lok Manch

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Security Awareness

• Introduction
• Sector Security
• Home Security
• General Security Guidelines
• Special Tips for Senior Citizens
• Special Tips for Women
• Special Tips for Child Safety
• Vehicle Security Tips
• Help Police in Fighting Terrorism

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Introduction

• Murder
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Theft
• Kidnapping
• Chain/Purse/Mobile Snatching
• Sex Related Crimes

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Sector Security

• Perimeter Security Lighting
• Gates Limited number of access points
• CCTV
• Security Guards
• Antecedents (Background checks)
• Training
• Entry/ Exit Checks
• Hawkers
• Security Labels/ Stickers

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CCTV
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Home Security

• Home Burglary
• Doors
• Windows
• Home Security Measures

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Home Burglary

• Burglaries normally occur when we are not at home
  or during the night
• Survey during the day and Burglary during the
  night.
• Favorite items are Cash, Jewellery, Laptop
  computers, VCRs, Video players, Cameras etc.
• Look at your home through a burglars eyes.
• How would you get in if youd forgotten your
  keys?
• If you can get in, so can a burglar.
• Are there places where they could break in
  without being seen?
• Would they have to make a lot of noise by
  breaking glass?

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Distraction Burglary

• Some burglars try to trick their way in.
• They may say they are
• from the water supply, gas agency, electricity
  board, NOIDA Authority, post office/ Courier, or
• they may ask for a glass of water, to wash their
  hands or claim to have lost a pet.
• In fact, theyll use any story they can, to get
  in.
• They may be young (even children) or old, male or
  female, and might work alone or in teams.
• They often target the elderly persons.

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Security Measures on Door

• Door viewer/Magic Eye
• Hinges Check that the door hinges are sturdy and
  secured.
• 3) Letterbox Never hang a spare key inside the
  letterbox.
• 4 5) Rim Latch/ Automatic deadlock
• 6) Safety Chain
• 7) Deadlock on the door or grill

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Entrance

• The first step is to make the entry to your home
  more difficult.
• Use a quality, heavy-duty, deadbolt lock.
• Use a wide-angle 160/ 180 peephole mounted no
  higher than 57 inches.
• Make a window in the grill to receive letter(s)/
  parcels from Couriers.

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Door Viewer/ Magic Eye
Lens coverage 180 Height Less than 145 Cm (4
9)
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Deadlock

• Deadlock can be installed on a door or grill.
• If you move into a new home, change the front
  and back door locks immediately.
• Never leave your house or car keys in or near a
  door or window.

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Windows

• Windows are left unlocked and open more
  frequently than doors.
• An open window, visible from the street, may be
  the sole reason for your home to be selected by a
  burglar.
• Ground floor windows are more susceptible to
  break-ins for obvious reasons.
• Upper floor windows become attractive, if they
  can be accessed from a stairway, tree, or by
  climbing on balconies.
• Windows should have secondary blocking devices to
  prevent sliding them open from the outside.

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Windows

• Consider fitting security grills on vulnerable
  windows.
• A thief can get through any gap that is larger
  than a human head.

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Home Security Measures

• Be a GOOD Neighbor
• Get to know your neighbors.
• Invite them into your home, communicate often,
  and establish trust.
• Good neighbors will watch out for your home or
  apartment when you are away, if you ask them.
• They can report suspicious activity to the
  police, or to you while you are away.

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Home Security Measures

• Lighting
• Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of
  life and activity inside a residence at night.
• A dark home night-after-night sends the message
  to burglars that you are away on a trip.
• The purpose of good lighting is to allow you to
  see a threat or suspicious person.

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Keep a Dog

• A dog is one of the best deterrents.
• Not because it's vicious, it need not even be
  seen, but it has to be heard.
• A dog with a menacing bark will scare away
  burglars.
• If you don't have a dog, there's nothing stopping
  you from pretending - A Beware of Dog sign on
  your fence, a dog house in the back yard, even a
  loose dog chain or bowl can drive away a
  potential burglar.

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Home Security Measures

• If you get home and notice signs of a break-in
• Dont go in or shout as the burglar could still
  be inside
• Go to a neighbors to call the police if you
  think the burglar is still inside, let the police
  know and
• Dont touch anything, you could destroy valuable
  evidence.

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General Security Tips

• Ensure all doors/ windows have proper iron grill.
• Use a safety latch to allow only partial opening
  of the door.
• Look through the magic eye before opening the
  door.
• If possible, keep a dog, otherwise display a
  Beware of Dog sign board.
• Make some identification marks on valuable items
  (stickers/ engraving)
• Fit a burglar alarm, but make sure it is
  installed properly and works.

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General Security Tips

• Dont keep valuables at home.
• Dont make a display of your cash and jewellery.
• Dont boast of your prosperity.
• Dont trust strangers.
• Dont open doors for unidentified people.
• Dont let servants access to almirahs or safes.
• Dont allow servants visitors to stay at your
  servant quarter.

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General Security Tips

• Ensure you know the particulars of plumber,
  electrician before allowing them inside the
  house.
• Keep vital telephone numbers handy, or feed them
  in your mobile
• Police Control 100 (Landline)
• 2525100
• 2514750
• Fire 101
• 2521111
• Ambulance 2351020
• 2350033

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General Security Tips

• Always go out in a group for morning evening
  walk
• Be vigilant and intimate any suspicious activity
  to Police and neighbors.
• Get your house holds insured.
• Check antecedents of tenant before letting out
  premises.
• Get your servant verified from the nearest Police
  station.

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General Security Tips

• If the house key is lost, replace the lock.
• Keep the bunch of keys out of reach of servant
  and local help like plumber/ electrician etc.
• Ladder should not be left outside the house.
• Never buy articles/ items that you think might be
  stolen, no matter how tempting the bargain.

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Special Tips for Senior Citizens

• Install a burglar alarm and connect it to your
  neighbors home.
• Dont allow strangers to become too friendly.
• Dont be a recluse , keep socializing.
• Keep your house and car keys safe and away from
  doors and windows.
• Get Police verification done for your servants.

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Special Tips for Women

• Keep your purse close to your body.
• Money, valuables should not be visible in the
  purse.
• Avoid passing through lonely lanes, unlit and
  dark areas.
• Be alert of any suspicious persons.
• Dont carry more money than necessary.
• Never disclose the fact that you are alone at
  home to strangers.
• Avoid going out alone at night.
• In case of an attack, attract attention by
  screaming.
• Avoid wearing clothes which attract negative
  attention.

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Special Tips for Women (Contd.)

• LockKeep your doors and windows locked, even
  when youre at home.
• StopAre you expecting anyone, do they have an
  appointment? Make sure the back door is locked.
• ChainPut the door bar or chain on, before you
  open the door.
• CheckCheck the identity of strangers carefully.
  Ask for an ID card.

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Special Tips for Women (Contd.)

• Always keep car doors locked, and the windows
  partially rolled up while driving.
• If you have car trouble, never get out of the car
  or raise the hood. Instead, keep the doors locked
  and call the police or assistance
• Women should walk with confidence.

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Special Tips for Child Safety

• Ensure that children know the names of their
  parents, residential address and telephone
  number.
• Teach your children never to take gifts or accept
  rides from strangers.
• Antecedents of baby sitters should be known.
• Report loitering of suspicious individual(s) in
  areas where children play, to Police.
• Never let your children get into a car with a
  stranger.
• Dont let your children go inside a strangers
  house.

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Vehicle Security Tips

• Use Steering, Gear or Electronic lock with alarm
  in addition to Car Door lock.
• Engrave registration number of the car on all the
  Window glasses.
• Park your car in authorized parking.
• Dont leave valuables or Laptop in the car.
• If you have to leave Laptop, keep it in the boot.

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Help Police in Fighting Terrorism

• Identify Suspicious Persons
• Odd man out (Clothes, Language and behavior).
• Identify Suspicious Vehicles
• Odd vehicle out ( Number plate, Occupants,
  Parking for prolonged period).
• Call 100 to inform the suspicious activity to
  Police.
• Do not touch any unclaimed items.
• Do not rent out your house to unknown persons.
• Check the credentials of the buyer before selling
  vehicle/ flat.

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Questions
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