Quick wins
8 quick wins for this week
None of these needs a technician. Do what you can, and your home is harder to break into by the weekend. Free, and nothing is sent unless you ask.
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8 quick wins for this week
None of these needs a technician. Do what you can, and your home is harder to break into by the weekend.
Switch the alarm on
Arm it every night and every time you leave, even for a short trip. An alarm that is off does nothing.
Light the dark sides
Walk round your home at night. Put a light, or a solar motion light, over any dark corner, side passage or door.
Check your cameras are recording
Play back yesterday's video. If there is none, the camera or the recorder needs attention.
Ask how to test your alarm
Ask your alarm company how to test it, and when the backup batteries were last changed. Do not switch off the power to test it.
Close and lock up
Close the gate behind you. Lock sliding doors and windows, even when you are at home.
Do not hide a spare key outside
Thieves know the usual hiding places. Leave a spare key with someone you trust.
Cut back hedges and trees
Tall plants next to a wall or window give cover and a way to climb. Trim them so you can see out and neighbours can see in.
Save the important numbers
Put your control room, your armed response company and the police (10111, or 112 from a cell phone) into every phone at home.
Quick answers
How is my score worked out?
Each of the ten questions is worth a set number of points. Your answer earns some or all of them. Your score is the points you earned out of the points that apply to your home, shown out of 100. If a question does not apply to you, for example you live in a flat with no driveway, it is left out, so you are not marked down for it. The points and the bands are our own simple choices, not an official standard.
Is this a security audit?
No. It is a short guide based on what you tell us. We have not seen your home, tested your alarm or visited your area. A technician can do that properly in a site visit.
What is the difference between monitoring and armed response?
With monitoring, a control room is told when your alarm goes off, and it contacts you. With armed response, officers are sent to your property for you. Many companies offer both. Ask exactly what you would get, and how long it usually takes.
How do I check that a security company is registered?
Ask to see the company's PSIRA registration certificate, and check it on the PSIRA website. You can also ask whether the company is a member of SAIDSA, the industry body for alarm and response companies.
Does the quiz keep my answers?
No. Your answers stay in your browser while you use the page. Nothing is sent unless you press Send on the form. If you do, WP Security gets your details and a short summary of your score.
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