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Keep valuables out of sight (PDAs, Laptops, CDs, briefcases, and
fancy stereos)
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Lock your car (in your garage if possible, and certainly in your
driveway)
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Close and lock your garage
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Investigate suspicious noises - or call the police - immediately.
Don't wait until morning
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Leave your yard light on all night
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Report suspicious persons or cars to the police immediately
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Make sure all the outside lights to your home are in good working order and illuminated at night or use motion detector lights.
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Lock all doors and windows.
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Leave interior lights on when you're gone.
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Keep your vehicle locked at all times and valuables out of site or removed from vehicle.
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Get an alarm for your home.
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Have someone mow your grass, shovel your snow, pick up your mail to give the appearance someone is home.
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Have someone you trust check on your property while you are gone.
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Put your bicycles away at night and lock them up if you plan on leaving them unattended for any length of time.
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Call 262-877-2191 to report suspicious activity.
These simple guidelines apply to both commercial and residential
properties and will help keep Twin Lakes a safe community.