Crime Prevention Tips on NCP! (Housebreaking)

Besides tips from Pete, here are more crime prevention tips and where can you get more!(srcoll down)

How It Can Happen?

• Forcing open windows, grille gates or doors.
  
• Cutting padlocks, and grilles.
  
• Gaining entry through the refuse chute, false ceiling or ventilation openings.
  
• Gaining entry through neighbouring house/shop.
  
• Gaining entry by using household tools left outside the house.

Preventive Measures

• Lock all doors and windows when leaving the home unattended, even for a short while.

• Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewelleries in safe deposit boxes.
  
• Do not hide keys under the doormat, in a flowerpot or on top of the electricity meter box outside the house.
  
• Do not leave notes outside of the house announcing your absence from home.
  
• Leave a light and radio on at night to give an impression that the occupants are home.
  
• Cancel all deliveries (eg newspapers, magazines, etc.) when you are away from home for a few days.
  
• Change all locks when your house keys are lost or stolen.
  
• Install security alarm system. Ensure that it is tested periodically and in working condition.
  
• Switch on the system when house is left unattended; before retiring to bed; or in unoccupied rooms if the premise is huge even when the occupants are at home.
  
• Ask your immediate neighbours to keep an eye on your house while you are away.
  
• Keep your handphone within easy reach, be contactable.
  
• Inform your Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) of your absence if you are away from home for a few days.
  
• Keep a lookout in your neighbourhood for any suspicious person(s) who are loitering. Call the Police at ‘999’ for assistance.

Punishment

A person convicted of housebreaking and theft by day is liable to:
a jail term of not less than 18 months and not more than 10 years; and a fine.

A person convicted of housebreaking and theft by night is liable to:
a jail term of not less than 2 years and not more than 14 years; and a fine.

How to go?

1. http://www.ncpc.gov.sg/index.htm
   
2. Click on "Crime Prevention" tab @ the top navbar
   
3. Click on "Preventive Measures" tab
   
4. Explore varies preventive measures from housebreaking to robbery and more!

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