[graciegirl]

We are going to have Lt. Wolfe send someone to tell us how our home can be made safer.


I am a big fan of motion detector lights. Our neighborhood lights up now when the wind blows. I also love cameras all around the house.


Motion detector lights are not terribly expensive. I am trying to remember, I'd say under $200 each installed. The slightest movement will turn them on.


Any other ideas to share?

[2BNTV]

The best security, is always having a LEO presence in one's neighborhood.

Other thoughts are:
1. Always be vigilant, in locking one's house.
2. Always be aware, if someone is suspicious, or you don't recognize, is roaming in your area.
3. Always have the phone numers of Community Watch and or police available, if you feel a break is imminate.

[Bogie Shooter]

Safety was covered in the "Our Place" column on Dec 26 by Scott Wilder, battalion chief of safety and Community Watch
for the Village Community Development District.

http://www.districtgov.org/PDFView/P...20131226000801

[duffysmom]

We never ever leave a door unlocked or leave our garage door unattended when opened. Our lanai sliders have a special lock won't allow the doors to be moved off tract. It's engaged each night and whenever we leave the house. We also have security lights. We have dead bolts on all doors.

When traveling we lock the garage door. Recently we came home to find our garage door open. We discovered that our neighbor's remote opended our door as well as theirs. We have lived side by side for many years and this was a first.

I'm always surprised at how many newspapers are left on people's driveways day after day. Our neighbor's would never let a newspaper sit on a driveway without taking action. Make an agreement with your neighbor's to remove them by a certain time and tuck it someplace discreet.

Our automobile doors are always locked, whenever we are not in the car the doors are locked.

If our cart is going to be parked for a longer time than usual, we throw the tow switch and it can't be started.

Garbage left out before the scheduled day pickup is a dead giveaway you're not home.

One thing I do that isn't recommended is open my door when a stranger knocks but I do have the telepone up to my ear when I open the door. I do pretend that there are other people at home.

Many people keep their blinds open after dark and they, plus all they own are highly visible. Not a good idea....

I am constantly aware of my surroundings.
Yes I'm vigilent because I worked in a field that taught me bad things can happend to good people so I want to lower the odds of it happening to me.

[shcisamax]

Those are all very good recommendations.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

We never ever leave a door unlocked or leave our garage door unattended when opened. Our lanai sliders have a special lock won't allow the doors to be moved off tract. It's engaged each night and whenever we leave the house. We also have security lights. We have dead bolts on all doors.

When traveling we lock the garage door. Recently we came home to find our garage door open. We discovered that our neighbor's remote opended our door as well as theirs. We have lived side by side for many years and this was a first.

I'm always surprised at how many newspapers are left on people's driveways day after day. Our neighbor's would never let a newspaper sit on a driveway without taking action. Make an agreement with your neighbor's to remove them by a certain time and tuck it someplace discreet.

Our automobile doors are always locked, whenever we are not in the car the doors are locked.

If our cart is going to be parked for a longer time than usual, we throw the tow switch and it can't be started.

Garbage left out before the scheduled day pickup is a dead giveaway you're not home.

One thing I do that isn't recommended is open my door when a stranger knocks but I do have the telepone up to my ear when I open the door. I do pretend that there are other people at home.

Many people keep their blinds open after dark and they, plus all they own are highly visible. Not a good idea....

I am constantly aware of my surroundings.
Yes I'm vigilent because I worked in a field that taught me bad things can happend to good people so I want to lower the odds of it happening to me.

Thank you.


I just closed my blinds.

[njbchbum]

Keep anything that you own which is of value - read jewelry - in a bank safety deposit box instead of a dresser drawer!

[billethkid]

Repeating my post from another thread:

ANYONE can gain access to the streets in many/most villages without going through a gate....not driving....golf cart....walk in.

We are a population of 100,000 plus with many, many, MANY more outside service providers than in a non retirement neighborhood. Plenty of action for opportunists. And as much as we don't like to hear it, some think the elderly are easy pickings.

I think it is unfortunate that some feel the TV is more secure because it is "gated". The "gates" provide traffic control....of sorts?!! TV is not a gated community. It is open to anybody that wants to come down our streets, anytime they want.

We have less crime than most communities our size.
Our streets are safer than most communities our size.
Our homes are easier to get into than those in most communities our size.
Security is a function of one's lifestyle and or not a function of one's lifestyle.

One can take steps/actions to minimize or avoid being/becoming a victim....it does not come from anybody else.

[gomoho]

I'm counting on my two big dogs and if they fail the loaded gun in the nightstand. All kidding aside, we sleep as a pack in the master bedroom. I have the window open with no concern because my 85 pound Aussie is under that window and I can't imagine anyone trying to come in once they came face to face with him. They are both loud and obnoxious if anything doesn't seem right to them and I will live with that 'cause someday it might come in handy. I am very vigilant as to who comes and goes on our street and wouldn't hesitate for a minute to report something that didn't look right. In the meantime I refuse to live in fear and will continue to enjoy life in The Villages.

[Carl in Tampa]

I just completed a lengthy post (page 4, #33) on the Burglary at Miona Shores thread. I understand the Moderators don't want to see duplicate posts on different threads.

Those interested can see my suggestion there.

Carl

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

I just completed a lengthy post (page 4, #33) on the Burglary at Miona Shores thread. I understand the Moderators don't want to see duplicate posts on different threads.

Those interested can see my suggestion there.

Carl

Thanks Carl. It is good to have someone who has spent his life keeping people safe guide us.

[LndLocked]

I advocate for equal parts common sense safety measures and less paranoia.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by LndLocked

I advocate for equal parts common sense safety measures and less paranoia.

I so agree.

[angiefox10]

One of my neighbors just sent me a note to say he received a call from a "security company" asking if he had a security system installed in his home. He of course answered YES! DUH... What better way to find out if you have a system installed, than to call?

If you are looking for a security system.... You call them! If they call you, tell them, you already have one!

[Doctommft]

I placed a bar in the inside groove of my sliding glass door preventing the door from sliding. I cut the wooden bar (available at Home Depot - it is a closet hanger bar 5" long 1 inch thick) short so that the door can be slid enough allowing my dog to go in and out but a skinny human scum can't.
Tom