The Fairfax County Police Department offers free home security inspections to any resident in Fairfax County.  The Washington Post ran a story on July 18, 2009 titled "Helping Hand on Home Security", by Gabe Goldberg.  In the story, police recommended some simply things a homeowner could do to make their home more secure.  Tips include:

• Set up good lighting around doors, particularly back doors
• Use Motion Sensing lights on the exterior of your home
• Install double-key deadlocks on any doors with glass
• Use long wood screws to reinforce deadbolts that have strikeplates attached to the door frame
• Install window latches that allow windows to be opened only partially

Contact the Sully district station of the FCPD if you are interested in a home security inspection.

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