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Supervise your children and have self closing gates to the pool
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CLOSE your garage door, yes...even in Oro Valley
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Lock ALL doors to your house
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Lock your windows - do not leave on night latch
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If you have an alarm, set it
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Keep watch on all workers in and around your home
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If solicited over the phone, the internet or the mail, do not give out personal information unless you know who you are dealing with
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Get involved in your neighborhood. Know your neighbors and their vehicles
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Report suspicious activity
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Drive with your vehicle doors locked and be aware of your surroundings
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Learn basic self defense techniques to build confidence in the event you need to defend yourself or a member of your family
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If you are being followed in your vehicle, proceed to the nearest lighted area or police department...do NOT drive directly to your home
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Attempt to obtain a license plate number, if possible
- Keep the perimeter of your home well lighted. Installing low voltage outdoor lighting is a cost-effective way to discourage intruders, as well as highlight a house
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Never leave clues that you are away on a trip. Have a trusted neighbor collect mail and newspapers while you are away so delivered items do not accumulate
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Never leave a message on your telephone answering machine telling people that you are away from home
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Keep shrubbery trimmed away from entrances and walkways and windows. While large, ornate hedges may be beautiful, they also provide a hiding place for burglars who need only a minute to break in through a window or door
