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Home security

Questions:

  • A house / business burglar alarm is going off, what can I do?
  • Are external lights a good idea for security?
  • Can I give you some key holder details for my house/business?
  • Can I put barbed/razor wire/broken glass on the top of my fence to stop people getting in?
  • Can I use anti-climbing paint on a building or wall to prevent trespassers and anti-social behaviour?
  • Can you recommend a burglar alarm company?
  • Can you tell me about installing CCTV at my house and what to do if a neighbour has got CCTV installed and one of the cameras points at my property?
  • Do you have any general advice to make my home more secure?
  • How can I tell if the workman at my door is genuine?
  • How do I find out about my local Neighbourhood Watch scheme?
  • What are the best types of locks to have on my doors and windows?
  • What happens if my pet dog bites an intruder in my house?
  • What is the best way to protect my shed from being broken into?
  • What lengths can I go to, to protect myself and my home if an intruder breaks in?
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