As National Secure Your Home Day approaches on 28th and 29th September, Ipswich Police are urging residents to take steps to protect their homes from potential burglaries. Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy highlighted the importance of home security in the weekly Crime Watch segment, emphasising that every day should be a “secure your home day.”
“By implementing simple security measures, residents can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a crime target,” Sheedy said.
She outlined four key principles to improve home security:
- Increase visibility: Use sensor lighting and CCTV cameras to make it easier for offenders to be seen.
- Strengthen entry points: Install and use key-operated locks on doors and windows to make it difficult for intruders to gain access.
- Limit exit options: Make it challenging for offenders to exit your home with stolen property.
- Mark your valuables: Use microdots or engraving to mark items, making them harder to sell and easier to trace if stolen.
Sheedy encouraged residents to regularly assess their home security and make targeted changes to their behavior to improve safety. “Simple steps like locking doors and windows and installing security lights can go a long way in preventing break-ins,” she added.
Residents can download a National Secure Your Home Day kit from the Neighborhood Watch Australasia website. The kit includes a home security checklist, tips on property marking, and information on community events related to the initiative.
For more tips and resources on preventing crime, visit the Queensland Police Service’s Safety and Preventing Crime website. Residents are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity by contacting Police Link at 13 14 44 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
With these measures, Ipswich Police hope to help residents feel safer and more secure in their homes.
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