Crime Prevention - Neighbourhood watch in spain
Sat Navs
- Paula
It is well known advice that if you have a Sat Nav in your car that you should take it with you when you park up DO NOT hide it in the vehicle. Most importantly DO NOT PUT YOUR EXACT HOME OR HOLIDAY ADDRESS into the device ,i.e. House number and road name for example. If you do happen to have your Sat Nav stolen from your car or person all the thief has to do is switch it on, go to home address, he is guided there and he knows you are not in! If you are unsure how to get back home, especially if you are renting a property for a holiday, put in an address close by such as a restaurant or the Police Station etc. Do not programme in someone elses home address for obvious reasons.
Tourists and Travellers
- Scott Blair
Tourists and travellers are the targets of some of Spain’s most enterprising criminals, including highwaymen, who pose as accident or breakdown victims and rob motorists who stop to help them. Don’t leave cash or valuables unattended when swimming or leave your bags, cameras or jackets lying around on chairs in café or bars (always keep an eye on your belongings in public places). Beware of gangs of child thieves in cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, pickpockets and over-friendly strangers. Always remain vigilant in tourist haunts, queues and anywhere there are large crowds, and never tempt fate with an exposed wallet or purse or by flashing your money around. One of the most effective methods of protecting your passport, money, travellers cheques and credit cards is with an old-fashioned money belt.
Security kept simple
- Scott Blair
Simple rules easily remembered should become an instinctive habit for your home and your personal security and safety. The first four for this week are :1. When going out take only what you require.
2. Lock all gates and doors
3. Make sure all windows are closed and locked.
4. In the house do not leave any valuables where they can be seen.
BE SAFE - FORM THE HABIT
Protect Your Home
- admin
How can I check to see if my home is secure?
- Are all exterior doors (including the garage) strong enough to withstand excessive force ?
- Are exterior doors secured with a deadbolt lock that has a minimum one-inch throw ?
- Are all strike plates and frames for each door strong enough to withstand excessive force ?
- Are sliding glass doors and windows secure against forcing the locks or lifting the doors out of their frames ?
- Are garage doors secured (overhead and side door leading into garage) ?
