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® Trousers; ® Shoes; ® Any peculiar or distinguishable mannerisms, physical disabilities, disfigurations, scars or tattoos; ® Voice characteristics; ® Direction of movement. Home Security Inspections One of the most effective ways to educate NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH participants to protect their property is to arrange for detailed security inspections of their homes. Your crime prevention officer can assist you in the effort and can provide WATCH members with home security inspection checklists so that preliminary surveys can be conducted by homeowners or block captain. Volunteer inspectors should be carefully screened before being admitted to the program; they should receive intensive training and be required to make a detailed report on each inspection. It might be wise to have homeowners sign a disclaimer relative to these inspections. Home Security Measures You must be aware of the potential risk of crime in you home in order to prevent it. First... Remember that the key factor in most crimes is OPPORTUNITY. IF THEY CAN'T GET AT IT, THEY CAN'T TAKE IT! Then ... follow a regular plan of home security to deter the potential burglar or other intruder. ® Use a timer or photo electric cell that automatically turns a living room light on at dusk, particularly if you are going to be away at that time; • Leave a radio on with the volume turned low when leaving home, even for short periods; ® Always close and lock garage doors; • Secure automatic garage door transmitter in glove compartment of your car; ® Secure all obvious (and not so obvious) points of entry to your home. Pretend you are the burglar... stand outside your home and plan how you would get in; then install secure locks on all doors and windows;