B.C. Crime Prevention Association and BC Hydro reminded seniors and persons with disabilities across B.C. of various steps they can take to increase their sense of personal safety:
Motion Sensors: In residential areas, outdoor security lights can account for a large portion of overall lighting costs.Motion sensors are a good choice for controlling outdoor security lighting.
Photocells are especially good for outdoor or security lighting control. They sense existing light and turn electric lights on when natural levels are low, off when light levels are higher.
According to Valerie MacLean, BCCPA executive director, “One of the many ways community members can create a safer community is by getting to know those who live within their own neighbourhoods.”
MacLean adds, “Being aware of those around you allows one to know who belongs and who does not belong within our neighbourhoods.”
The following awareness tips can assist you in helping yourself and your community
Introduce Yourself – Get to know your neighbours, including their names and phone numbers.
Participate – Join a ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ or ‘Block Watch’ Program.
Be Aware – Read the paper, listen to the radio and watch the news on television to learn about activities which may be of significance to your neighbourhood.
Avoid Being a Target – Criminals look for the easy targets. They want to enter a home quickly and efficiently.
Be suspicious – Make note of and report to local police suspicious activity which may be taking place within your neighbourhood.
Thursday, December 15th 2011 at 6:06 am
That’s a genuinely impreisvse answer.