Orange County Sheriff’s Property Crime Prevention Tips

Although East Orlando is a wonderful place to live, just as any other area, we are not without our share of crime. Below are a few useful tips provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit:

Lock all doors and windows while home or away. Use good quality deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and easy to install auxiliary locks on windows.

Trim shrubbery below window level and clear of entrances. Do not give burglars a place to hide.

Lights at night are essential to your personal safety as well as that of your property.

Do not leave items of value in unattended vehicles. Vehicles are safest stored in a garage. If that isn’t possible, park in a well-lighted area and use an alarm.

Keep fence gates closed and locked.

Record the make, model and serial number of all home electronics and appliances.

Take color photographs of jewelry, antiques and collectibles. A home video is a good record of your valuables too.

Know who is coming into your home. Control the access by persons not well known to you.

Suspicious persons or activities at your neighbors house? Report it to the OCSO non-emergency number, 407- 737- 2400, immediately. You could be witnessing a crime in progress.

While out of town, make your house look occupied. Put lights and radios on timers. Stop mail and newspaper delivery. Have your lawn mowed. Leave a key and alarm codes with a trusted friend or neighbor who can make checks of your home.

 

 

Sector 2 (Eastside)

DFC Richard Negron
10244 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, Florida 32817
407.249.4508