High-
Rise Security
Survey
is for YOUR OWN PRIVATE USE ONLY. It is designed
to help YOU identify security problems in YOUR own
home.
Citizens
Who Care Help
Fight Crime
Help
The Police Help You
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Keep
emergency phone numbers handy.
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Do
not leave notes that indicate you are not at home.
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Note
license numbers of suspicious vehicles in the neighbourhood
and descriptions of suspicious persons. Telephone
the police as soon as possible with the information.
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If
you find a door or window has been forced or broken
while you were absent, do not enter; the criminal may
still be inside. Use a neighbour’s phone to call the
police.
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Do
not touch anything or clean up if a crime has been
committed until the police have inspected for evidence.
Join
Operation Identification
APARTMENT
SECURITY
security
of the apartment building you live in is only as effective
as you make it. Don’t leave it all to the superintendent
and the police. By
following these suggestions you can make your building
a safer place in which you can live.
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Unknown
or suspicious persons seeking entrance to the building
should be referred to the Superintendent.
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When
the buzzer rings, check identity of person(s) seeking
entrance before releasing spring latch on lobby door.
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Notify
the Superintendent when your apartment will be vacant.Make
arrangements with a neighbour or the Superintendent
to receive deliveries. DO NOT leave notes on the lobby
callboard.
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Do
not identify yourself on the callboard as a female
living alone. First
initials identify you, i.e. C.W. Smith.
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When
moving into a new apartment, have the lock cylinder
changed.
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Your
apartment door should be equipped with good quality
deadbolt locks, with 1” bolt.
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Install
a wide-angle door viewer.
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Secure
sliding balcony doors with a Charlie-bar or place a
length of wood in the bottom track; making sure it
fits snugly.
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Good
quality locks should be placed on all windows, especially
those opening onto rooftops or balconies.
NOTE: Before
changing or replacing locks in your apartment, check with
the Superintendent first. Permission is usually required.
GOING
ON VACATION?
Inform
the Superintendent or a neighbour of your departure and
return dates and leave a number where you can be reached
in case of emergency.
- Cancel
all deliveries including mail.
- Have
your neighbour pick up newspapers and mail.
- Do
not order merchandise likely to be delivered while you
are away.
- Use
clock timers that activate lights and radios to give
the impression that someone is home.
- Small
valuables should be stored in a safety deposit box.
- Before
leaving, ensure that all entries are secured.
ELEVATORS
- When
in the elevator, stand near the floor button panel. In
a difficult situation, push as many buttons as possible,
particularly the Emergency button.
- Do
not enter an elevator if you are suspicious of the occupant(s) – wait
for the next one.
UNDERGROUND
GARAGES
- Be
alert to vehicles or persons following you into the garage.
- Don’t
expose yourself to unnecessary risk. Drive out of the
garage if you encounter suspicious circumstances and
report immediately to the Superintendent or the Police.
- Lock
your vehicle, and remove high value portable items
APARTMENT
LOCKERS
- Do
not store valuable property in your apartment locker.
- Report
suspicious persons loitering in the vicinity or locker
rooms to the Superintendent or the Police.
LAUNDRY
ROOMS
- Do
not do laundry in the evening when you are likely to
be alone.
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