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Since the last subscriber to this newsletter, other members stories have rolled in.
When I was a child, Dad would play a game with us. "Knock-knock, who's there?" It was an early introduction to home safety. Don't open the door unless we know who it was. If in doubt, shout "I'll tell Dad". A stranger might leave if he thought a man was home.
As a teenager, I was setting the kitchen table. I had a clear view of the front door. A man could easily see me as he rang the doorbell. I told Dad, a policeman and a good cook, as he took dinner out of the oven. As Dad approached the door, I noticed the man had his back to him and appeared to be looking around to see if anyone was watching. My father opened the door. At the same time, the stranger attempted to pull the screen door open but it was locked! He was surprised to be facing Dad and quickly made his exit down the stairs while mumbling about "my friend, wrong house". My Dad stood behind the porch pillar and observed the stranger poised to try his routine on our elderly neighbor next door. Dad subdued him and the local police took him into custody.
My father reminded me that the locked screen door would give me a few seconds to close and lock our main door against a stranger. It's a lesson that has proven true more than once!!!
Here are some safety suggestions:
GUNS: Unintentional shooting of a firearm by toddlers to teens, resulting in deaths and injuries to them, occurs by the hundreds yearly. Biometric / Fingerprint Gun Safes are available under $100. Your child is worth it. [ Gun action - lock it up ! ]
AUTO: Don't leave valuables in plain view on the seat. They are an invitation to a criminal. In my area, college students on break would rummage in cars just for loose change. They would try doors for easy access. [ Car action - lock it up ! ]
HOME: A dead bolt lock on basement laundry room entry and inner garage doors provides enhanced security. ( I fall asleep easier at night. ) A wooden dowel (just a couple bucks) in the sliding door or window track is a deterrent. Make sure family members can easily remove it in case of fire.
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(518) 764-7595
info@tripidetectiveagency.com
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