Burglary prevention starts and ends with Operation Identification. It is the only security system endorsed by police, sheriffs and the FBI. It consists of three simple steps:
1). Mark valuables with traceable IDs
2). Keep records of the make, model and serial numbers
3). Post warning signs of doors and windows
Police-Endorsed Security System
Operation Identification is the only security system endorsed by police, sheriffs and the FBI.
Department of Justice Should Explore the Feasibility of a Uniform Identification System for Marking Personal Property
This video describes the Operation Identification security system.
Safety Minute 85: Operation ID
Everything else is merely a deterrent.
What is a Crime Deterrent?
Locking doors, turning on lights, cutting back bushes, hardening entrances, putting up cameras, installing alarms and hiring security guards are all merely deterrents and are not preventatives.
What is Crime Prevention?
Crime preventive is a method by which citizens provide actionable information to the police that leads to arrests and convictions.
There are five recognized crime prevention tactics:
- Operation Identification
- Neighborhood Watch
- National Night Out
- 911 Emergency
- Neighborhood Associations and Councils.
