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Friday 19 April 2013

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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:

  • Side gates open
  • Accessible windows open
  • Ladders left out, allowing access to otherwise inaccessible windows
  • Garden tools available to force entry
  • Untrimmed hedges or high fences preventing natural surveillance

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.

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The question is, are the occupants in?

  • Milk bottles or parcels on the doorstep
  • Newspapers and mail in the letter box
  • Unlit houses after dark
  • All windows shut in very hot weather

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.

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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?

  • Never leave a spare key concealed anywhere near the front door - burglars know all the hiding places
  • Prevent letterbox burglaries by storing keys away from the front door
  • Do not label your house keys in case you lose them and they fall into the wrong hands.

Remove temptation

  • Where possible, try to keep valuables out of sight from windows.
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Make it look as though your house is occupied

  • Install timers which switch lights or radios on and off automatically.
  • Have a neighbour or friend pop round to clear your letter box or doorstep.
  • Encourage a neighbour to park on your drive.
  • If going out after dark, draw the curtains, leave some lights on and a radio playing.
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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.

  • Cancel the delivery of milk and newspapers
  • Disconnect the telephone answering machine, or re-word your greeting message to give the impression that you are only temporarily unable to answer.
  • Enlist the help of a neighbour, friend or relative to keep a regular eye on your property and keep the front door clear of deliveries.
  • If you are prepared to leave a key with a willing neighbour/relative, ask for curtains to be drawn and lights to be put on at night. If snow is on the ground a few footprints will make the house appear inhabited.
  • Check your insurance policy. Some insurance policies for contents don't cover you if you are away for more than 30 days.
  • Set your burglar alarm.
  • If you do not have an alarm, consider investing a few pounds in a dummy alarm box. It may well deter the opportunist thief.

Remember: Remove the Opportunity - Prevent the Burglary

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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

Fellow Residents , i with deep regret announce the death on the 20th of February, 2008 at Korle-Bu, of one of my niece/adopted daughter, EDEM GADOGBE, formerly if IPS and Kwatsons Ltd. She was a former student of Mfantsiman Girls Sec Sch (1997). She was 28 years old.

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

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