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The Home Security Handbook

 

[ Buy this book ] W e all know that society is less than perfect and that crime could easily touch us all. If you talk to friends and neighbours you will usually find that most of them have either been the victim of crime or know somebody who has. People fear crime, they feel helpless because they th... [ Read More ]

About the Author

Des Conway - Des Conway has over 20 years security experience, which combines police service with commercial security consultancy. He is experienced in undertaking security reviews of domestic and commercial properties, delivering reports highlighting vulnerabilities, and recommending simple, affordable and achievable countermeasures.

 
 
 

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1.Introduction
Origins Of This Book; Recording Vulnerabilities, Threats And Risks; Definitions; Review Method; Review Pace; What You Will Need; When To Do It; It’s Your Decision!;

2.House Security Review
Research Before Buying; House Security Survey; House Survey – External; House Survey – Close Perimeter; House Survey – Internal; House Survey – Keys; House Survey – Valuable Contents; House Survey – Property Records; Reporting And Finding Lost Property; Ot

3.Security When Away
Remember Security;

4.Neighbours
Neighbours And Security; Neighbourly Disputes; Resolving Neighbourly Disputes; Problem Log;

5.Bogus Callers
Distraction Burglary; Bogus Meter Readers; Bogus Council Employees; Bogus Travellers In Distress; Bogus Workmen; Bogus Salespeople; General Advice;

6.If The Worst Happens
Reporting Incidents To The Police; Discovering An Intruder; Coming Home To An Intruder; Get A Police Crime Reference Number; After A Burglary; Report And Make Insurance Claim; Investigate And Resolve Vulnerability; Make It Your Home Again;

7.Next Steps
Already Started; List Problems And Countermeasures; Action Lists; Accidents At Home;

8.In Perspective
Crime Levels; The Value Of Statistics;

9.Conclusion
Common Sense; Don’t Worry Too Much;