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Crime Prevention Tip of the Month

June 2005
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Greetings!

Officer GordWelcome to the Crime Prevention Tip of the Month. First, a little about me. I'm a working Police Officer in my thirtieth year with a major North American Police Service. I've been involved in Crime Prevention for 9 years and specialize in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). In fact, I instruct other officers in this at the Police College. In my position as Crime Prevention Officer, I consult with homeowners, businesses and developers in their attempt to design out crime.

I am delighted to contribute to Mr. Goodbar's website. I firmly believe that physical security is the best kind of security because it leaves no question in the mind of the criminal as to the premise's level of protection. In my opinion, the use of window bars is the next best visual deterrent to having a Police Officer standing on your lawn.

Get the right product the first time!
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There is some confusion out there when it comes to buying bars for windows. The problem is that there are two very similar items, Window Security Bars and Window Guards, with two very different purposes. In this issue, I'll review what makes a product good for protecting your window from intruders. Next month, I'll discuss products best suited for preventing falls from windows. These tips will save you the grief of purchasing and installing the wrong kind of protection.

The term "window bars" is used to describe bars that keep intruders out of your home. Other terms include "security bars", "window security bars" and "burglar bars". These bars are characterized by the following features:

  • Made of heavy-duty steel or iron
  • Cannot be opened from the exterior. Some have releasing systems, but these are designed so they cannot be accessed from outside.
  • Extra security features, like saw-resistance and tamper-resistant hardware.

Where are they best used?

  • basements
  • main floors
  • garages and sheds
  • areas that are poorly lit or hidden from view
  • Any window that can be easily accessed

NOTE: If the window is needed as a secondary escape route, you must use a bar that has an emergency release system.

Click here to view window security bars.

Check out our great new look
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And please let us know what you think. Use the Contact Page to let us know what you like, and what you still wish you could have on the new site. We look forward to hearing from you!

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