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Tuesday 20 April 2010
"To Stop a Burglar, You Need to Think Like One!"
from: http://www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention/burglary.htm Burglary victims often wonder why the burglar picked on their house. To find out you need to consider: "How does a burglar's mind work?"Burglary, on the whole, is an opportunist crime. A burglar will select his target because it offers him the best opportunity to carry out his crime undetected and with the fewest number of obstacles in his way. A building that presents itself as unoccupied and insecure is far more likely to be targeted than one which is properly secured:
Each of these makes access to the building far simpler and is an indication to the prospective burglar that it's worth a second look. Residents of multi occupancy dwellings or flats should be mindful not to grant entry to people via an entry phone system, if they do not know them, and to be cautious of people seeking to 'tailgate' them into buildings. The question is, are the occupants in?
These are signs telling the burglar that he is unlikely to be disturbed in the course of his work. Naturally, circumstances may arise when such situations may be unavoidable. If we can take measures that tell the burglar that this building is too difficult or too risky a target, he will hopefully move on. TO STOP A BURGLAR, YOU NEED TO THINK LIKE ONE. To a burglar, a stuffed letter box is a dead giveaway when you're not at home. Ask a neighbour to remove your post while you are away. Are you leaving a thief the key to your house?
Remove temptation
Make it look as though your house is occupied
TO STOP A BURGLAR, YOU NEED TO THINK LIKE ONE. To a burglar, a dark doorway is an opportunity to hide. Fit a security light over your front door to deter burglars. If you are away for extended periods.
Remember: Remove the Opportunity - Prevent the Burglary TO STOP A BURGLAR, YOU NEED TO THINK LIKE ONE. To a burglar, a dark house is an empty house. Attaching a timer to a lamp will make your home appear occupied even when it isn't. |
HOT TIP! "CRIME FIGHTERS" Number on MTN
The SPECTATOR newspaper for the past couple of weeks has been advertising on its front page a number, reputed to be sponsored by the BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION, MTN, and the Ghana Police. That number is 185555, which works on the MTN network only. 1. To report emergencies, Ghanaians should still use 191 on their mobiles 2. CRIME FIGHTERS (this 185555 line) is free (I called with no credit and we sustained a lengthy conversation) 3. The line is to report crimes, or report suspected criminals 4. Calls are recorded when it is not a general enquiry being sought on the line 5. To request police patrol, best to organise a car, fill it up, and get police to patrol for you. Apparently East Legon does it that way (!!!) 6. CRIME FIGHTERS is available ONLY on MTN 7. Tip given to use the line efficiently is when you suspect someone has been committing a crime, and you have reasonable grounds they need to be taken in 8. Only calls providing information (pertinent) to a crime will be recorded |
Friday 7 March 2008
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Funeral arrangements are as ff:
DATE: 15TH MARCH, 2008
VENUE: NO. 2 DEI AMASA STREET, OFF ORGLE ROAD, BUBUASHIE
ACCRA, (COCOA CLINIC AREA )
FILING PAST/ BURIAL SERVICE AT VENUE INDICATED FROM 06.00 AM TILL 11.00AM AND BURIAL AT AWUDOME FOLLOWED BY FUNERAL RITES FROM 1.00PM TO 3.00PM AT VENUE OF SERVICE..
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO MOURN WITH US AND TO CRAVE YOUR INDULGENGE TO SAY A PRAYER FOR HER AND THE REST OF US LIVING.
IRENE GADOGBE
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Wednesday 3 October 2007
Manetville List-Serv Poster
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