Crime & Safety

Pinole Police Offer Burglary Prevention Tips For Your Home

Looking for ways to prevent burglaries? Follow these safety recommendations from the Pinole Police Department.

PINOLE, CA — Are you looking for easy, proven ways to protect your home from burglars?

The Pinole Police Department has these recommendations to make your home unappealing to burglars —

Criminals do not want to be seen. To defend your property you must be able to see any illegal acts taking place. Placing physical features, activities, and people in ways that maximize the ability to see what is going on discourages crime.

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The following are steps to maximize the visibility to your home:

  1. Improve indoor and outdoor lighting.
  2. Light up all entrances, exits and parking areas.
  3. Clear windows of all clutter.
  4. Trim and maintain all landscaping.

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