Crime Prevention
CRIME PREVENTION AT HOME
- Make sure you have sturdy, metal or solid wood doors at all entries into your home, and that sliding glass and similar doors are properly secured
- Install and use well-made deadbolt locks (11/2 inch throw or greater) on all exterior doors/
- Make sure all exterior doors have wide-angle viewers that can be used by everyone in the house. Install two viewers at different heights if necessary.
- Light up entry doors so that you can tell who's there. Motion detector lights, flood lights, or similar lighting can help brighten up the property.
- Trim the shrubbery around your doors and windows so crooks don't have a place to hide.
- Instead of hiding keys around the outside of your house, give a key to a neighbor that you trust.
- Consider an alarm. They can be a good investment, especially if you have valuables in your home.
Bowie Police Department |
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Emergency Response: 911 Anonymous Tip Line: |
Administrative Office Hours: Fax: |
| Katherine Perez,
Police Chief 301-575-2480 |
John Nesky, Deputy Police Chief 301-575-2480 |
