Protect Your House 

• Keep your doors locked and windows covered even in daytime.
  
  

• Properly check whether the doors and windows of your house are closed and locked when you are going out.
  
  

• Fix grills on windows and glass paneled doors.
  
  

• Keep side doors pad locked and main door bolted.
  
  

• Use slam-shut locks instead of pad locks.
  
  

• Install magic eye and safety chains on doors. Look through the magic eye and ensure the door chain is secure, before opening the door to a stranger.
  
  

• Leave a light burning when you go out of town.
  
  

• Inform your neighbors about your absence from your home for a long or short period.
  
  

• Insure all valuable properties like VCR, TV etc.
  
  

• Mark valuables with an identification number like your Ration Card, Passport or Driving license number.
  
  

• Provide lights on the exit points of your house.
  
  

• Install an alarm system and learn how to use it.
  
  

• Monitor your alarm system and arrange for guard response.
  
  

• Stow away ladders and tools.
  
  

• Make your home appear lived in.
  
  

• Don't keep huge amount of cash and ornaments in the house. Use Bank lockers.
  
  

• Don't keep the keys of the receptacles in which the valuables are kept in the keyhole or nearby places.
  
  

• Don't sleep near an open window during the night. A burglar could snatch the ornaments from you. Keep your bedroom locked from inside.
  
  

• Don't disturb the scene, if you notice theft in your house, wait for the arrival of police otherwise it will lead to tampering of evidence like fingerprints, footprints etc.
  
  

• Don't allow any stranger to enter your house, when you are alone without finding out his identity. Beware of persons coming to your house under the pretext of repairing/selling things, conducting meter readings etc.
  
  

• Don't wear heavy ornaments while traveling alone.
  
  

• Don't open your bag-containing valuable like cash and ornaments, while traveling in public places.
  
  

• Don't go alone with cash and jewelry during the nighttime.
  
  

• Do not record a message on answering machine telling people you are on holiday or away.

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Steps For Personal Safety

• Always stop and think about the risk.
  
  

• Always identify a visitor before opening the door.
  
  

• Never allow young children to open the door to visitors.
  
  

• Always ask representatives to provide identification.
  
  

• Avoid walking alone at night.
  
  

• Walk in busy well lit roads, towards traffic.

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How to Prevent Bag Snatching While Traveling

• Carry your purse close to your body and slightly to the front.
  
  

• Your purse should be closed and fastened at all times. Do not leave it on a counter.
  
  

• Do not carry your keys, cheque book or credit-cards in your bag. Carry them in a jacket or other pocket on your person.
  
  

• Do not carry more money than necessary.
  
  

• If someone attempts to take your bag, give it up rather than risk personal injury.

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Beware of Unverified Servants in Your House

• Get your domestic help's antecedents verified.
  
  

• Give his/her photograph as well as address to the nearest Police Station for verification.
  
  

• Get his/her background verified from previous employer.
  
  

• Avoid giving access to his relatives and friends.
  
  

• Avoid displaying jewelry and valuables in the house.

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Prevent Vehicle Thefts 

• Don’t keep vehicles in your house compound without locking.
  
  

• Two wheelers should be kept in the safe places after tying with a chain and lock.
  
  

• When you park your vehicle in the parking area, ask somebody to keep an eye over it.
  
  

• Never leave the vehicle door unlocked. Nor the windows partially open. Make sure that quarter glasses are properly secured.
  
  

• Never leave the key dangling in the ignition.
  
  

• Double-check all doors (including the boot) to ensure that they are properly secured.
  
  

• Etch registration number of your car on the rear & front window screens and windowpanes.
  
  

• Do not leave valuables in your car even if it is locked.
  
  

• Cut down on extra fittings, as these tempt prospective thieves.
  
  

• Install a car alarm.
  
  

• Never leave important documents in the glove box or boot.
  
  

• Never identify your key ring with your name.
  
  

• Do not offer a lift to anyone you do not know.
  
  

• If someone needs assistance, stop some distance away and communicate through locked doors and partially opened window.
  
  

• Always stay in the car with the engine running. tell them you will send help.
  
  

• In case of theft, immediately inform nearest police station, dial 100 or 1090.

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