Guidance

Tips for personal safety at home.

Locks

Always use a licensed locksmith when installing locks on doors and windows.

Use a deadbolt lock with a one-inch bolt or a heavy duty drop-bolt lock.

Install a pick-resistant cylinder.

Additional locks should be installed 12 to 18 inches above or below the doorknob. This gives additional strength to the door, making it more difficult to breach (open).

Elevators

Don’t travel in elevators with people you don’t know or make you feel unsafe. Consider what floor they are also traveling as well.

If unsure, wait for another lift, or if in transit, go to a known contact’s apartment in the building. Get them to accompany you to your apartment.

Opening doors

For apartment living, open doors for people you know. Consider not opening them for people you do not.

Being polite is what criminal rely on to gain entry and build trust.

Don’t buzz people into your building you don’t know. Often people trying to gain access to the building, will press all intercoms to see who will let them into the building.

Ask for ID

If a tradesperson or government agent is knocking on your door, ask for photographic ID before you open the door.

If they don’t have ID, ask for a business card.

if you are in an apartment building, contact the super to verify the tradesperson is legitimate.

Just because someone is wearing a uniform doesn’t mean that is where they are from.

If an unknown person is attending your home, for peace of mind create a safety plan in Core Lite and share your Check In details with others. So they have line of sight and are alerted if you need help or are overdue.