Crime Prevention
Vermont State Police: Crime Prevention
Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers
Vermont Center for Justice Research
City Crime Prevention
South Burlington Police Department
Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention
Vermont State Police: Crime Prevention
Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers
Vermont Center for Justice Research
City Crime Prevention
South Burlington Police Department
Neighborhood Watch
Emergency Preparedness
Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Fire Safety
Vermont Division of Fire Safety
Montpelier Fire and Ambulance Dept.
Alarm Associations
General Safety
Vermont Internet Safety Project
Vermont Safety and Health Council
Youth Safety Council of Vermont
Be Seat Smart: Governor’s Highway Safety Program
Child Abuse Prevention
Department of Children and Families
Department of Health: Agency of Human Services
Domestic Violence
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.
With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.
Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.
Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.
Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).
Data effective 11/24/20. Offers and availability subject to change.
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