Police provide practical information on burglary protection during the holiday season
With the beginning of the summer vacation, not only the anticipation of relaxation increases, but also the risk of burglaries. While many people go on vacation, burglars take the opportunity to take advantage of empty houses and apartments. That is why the police South Hesse starts an information campaign under the motto as part of their summer campaign: "Burglars do not go on vacation - surely on vacation" .
The aim of the campaign is to make burglary protection measures known and to sensitize the population to prevention. In addition to information stands and advisory services in the region, the police also provide concrete behavior.
Prevention made easy: help these measures
Often it is simple precautions that can prevent burglary:
- Always complete the front door - even with a short absence.
- Completely close windows and balcony doors - tilted windows are considered open.
- No keys in the outdoor area - burglars know every hiding place.
- Exchange the locking cylinder in the event of a key loss.
- Mindfulness towards strangers in residential complexes or neighborhood.
- Report suspicious observations to the police immediately.
- No evidence of absence - neither on the Internet nor on the answering machine.
In addition, the police recommend the installation of mechanical fuses for windows and doors. Further security offer burglary and robbery reporting systems , which can be alarm or can be activated manually in an emergency.
Advice and information on site
The police continue to offer consultations on burglary protection - including the police advisory center of the South Hesse police headquarters .
Further information is available at:
👉 www.polizei-beratung.de/themen-und-tipps/einbruch
(South Hesse - Red/ots)
