NCJ Number
82365
Date Published
1981
Length
30 pages
Annotation
The nature and benefits of a security survey are discussed, and a security survey checklist is provided, followed by an inspector's guide to home security.
Abstract
The security survey is a site inspection designed to identify security weaknesses and make recommendations for strengthening security that will deter burglary. Normally, such surveys are conducted by police personnel. The security checklist is completed on the first visit by an inspector, who may be a police officer, a special service technician, or a trained volunteer. The checklist is filed for from 60 days to 6 months, at which time a followup contact is made to determine compliance with recommendations. Incentives for compliance may include free security devices, free installation, tax breaks, building code mandates, and insurance breaks. The security checklists provided in this guide are for a home security survey and a business security survey. The inspector's guide to home security, which was taken from Maryland Crime Watch materials, discusses various door systems, types of exterior doors, and their security weaknesses and strengths. Security measures for each type of door are described. The same approach is taken for various types of windows.