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Lighting up your home is one of the simplest ways to make it less attractive to burglars. Alongside increased burglary patrols by your local officers over the coming months, here are some Top Tips you can do to reduce risk for your home: Smart plugs and or classic timer switches make scheduling easy and flexible.Vary the times your lights come on to avoid creating a routine, if your timers allow this.Combine security lighting with CCTV or video doorbells to deter and illuminate anyone that may be near your property.Some smart lighting and smart plugs can even activate when video doorbells or CCTV systems detect motion nearby - Individual device guidance or a search online will help to identify if yours is compatible. Leave a radio or smart speaker playing music for added presence.Use a house alarm whenever you’re away and overnight if it has an “At Home” mode to arm selected sensors.Keep valuables out of sight from windows and doors.Do you have a home CCTV System or Video Doorbell that could help future investigations in your area?
The network of home & residential CCTV can be a significant tool in supporting local investigations.
Over 5000 residents in Hertfordshire have already told us they have a home CCTV system and would be willing for officers to make contact if their footage may support a local investigation.
If you are happy to be part of this growing community, you can complete the form via the button below to notify us that you have a CCTV system and would be happy for contact in the future by officers, if needed.
Completing the survey adds you to a specific contact group within Herts Connected and requires no additional sign up or verification.
Please note - This is a closed, police only list of residents and other residents are unable to see this list. You can withdraw from this list at any point by updating your “Group Settings” within your Herts Connected account.
Please click here to complete the survey
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