Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland
Councillor Debra McCarthy shared news of a new Cobourg Police auxiliary program at the July council meeting.
It’s called Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, McCarthy said, and the auxiliary members are taking it public by offering safety audits for homes and businesses.
Just go to the police website, scroll down to CPTED, fill out the form and set up an appointment.
McCarthy shared a few basic tips that would be good for any home or business.
Lock outside doors and windows.
Use quality materials for door and window construction.
Keep garage doors closed and locked.
Do not leave ladders around the exterior of your house
Have adequate lighting.
Trim trees and shrubs so they offer no cover to intruders.
Never leave house keys in a hiding place outside.
Keep a detailed inventory of your valuable possessions.
Consider the use of a residential or commercial alarm system.
You can learn more by taking advantage of this new program, McCarthy said.
“Have a visit, have an audit,” she urged.
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