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Upcoming APCA Meetings

All meetings start at 7pm

September 9 - 7pm, 63 Atwater Terrace

October 14- 7pm, 25 Green Lane

November 11 - 7pm, 37 Candice Circle

If you see something say something!

At this time of year, you often may have your doors and windows open, presenting an opportunity for a break-in at your residence to occur.  Please be extra vigilant this season to make sure that your home is secured from unwanted visitors.

Here are a few tips to try at your home -

• Windows are a weak point in the home, so taking steps to secure them is a must. Install keyed sash locks on your windows to make them more secure. If you like to let in fresh air, look for locks that also have a vent locking position.
• Make your sliding patio doors more secure. Cut a piece of closet rod to fit in the track behind the sliding door and adjust the track clearance so the doors can't be removed from their frame.
• Add deadbolt locks to exterior door. Deadbolts are an inexpensive and effective way of adding security to exterior doors, and make a great supplement to standard locksets.
• Leaving certain things lying around your yard or in plain sight from the road can unwittingly lure thieves onto your property like frantic bargain hunters to a flea market. First, if you have a bicycle or scooter that someone could easy to walk away with, roll it inside or into your garage. Also, after purchasing a new plasma screen television or other pricey electronics or appliance, don't leave the box out beside the trash can or recycling bin.
• It may seem like a good idea to leave a spare key hidden under a flower pot or doormat in case you get locked out of your house. But that's an open invitation for a burglar to walk inside without any difficulty. Someone could also see you retrieve the key at some point, giving away your hiding place.
• Getting to know the people you live around is one of the most important safety steps you can take. Closer-knit neighborhoods generally report fewer break-ins [source: Olsen] because strangers will stick out, and people are more likely to keep a casual eye on other people's security.
  

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