Home Safety

• Do not post about your vacation on social media before you leave or while you are gone - you do not want people to know your home is unoccupied
• Before you leave, check every door and window to make sure that everything is locked and sealed, including your garage door, shed, and basement windows. Also, make sure that you have no spare keys lying around that are "hidden" under a mat or under a rock. Burglars know where to look and a key gives them easy access. If you have a sliding window or door, put a piece of wood or a long metal rod on the track so that it can't be pushed open.
• Set timers on lights outside of your house. The darker it is outside your house, the more appealing it is going to be for burglars because they cannot be seen. Also, timers help give the impression that someone is home.
• Make sure that your newspapers and mail are picked up or put on hold. If papers and mail are piled up outside your house, it is obvious that someone has not been home for a while.
• Consider arranging for snow removal during the winter months. If snow piles up, people will know you are not home.
• Leave some blinds or drapes open. If your house is completely closed off, it is going to look like no one is there. If you make it appear more normal, it is less obvious that you are away.
• Arrange to have a trusted family member, neighbour or friend to check on your home. Even if it means having them going into the house to water the plants, they can take a peek around to make sure that everything is okay.
• Going on a vacation is an excellent reminder to ensure you have an updated inventory of household goods which may include appliances, jewellery, firearms, and other valued items.
• If you have any cash, jewellery, or any other valuables in your home, take them out and put them in a safety deposit box. It costs money for this service, but it is far better than if someone were to break into your home and find your valuables.
• If you are a firearms owner, please ensure you secure and store all firearms in accordance with the Firearms Act and Regulations.
• Set timers on electronics inside your house. Put one on a lamp or even a radio. If someone is watching your home and sees that there is no activity going on inside your house, it is a clear indicator that you are not home.
• Make sure that your home security system is on. Don't forget to tell your friend or family member the code so that they do not set off the alarm when they check on your home.  

• Do not post about your vacation on social media before you leave or while you are gone - you do not want people to know your home is unoccupied
• Before you leave, check every door and window to make sure that everything is locked and sealed, including your garage door, shed, and basement windows. Also, make sure that you have no spare keys lying around that are "hidden" under a mat or under a rock. Burglars know where to look and a key gives them easy access. If you have a sliding window or door, put a piece of wood or a long metal rod on the track so that it can't be pushed open.
• Set timers on lights outside of your house. The darker it is outside your house, the more appealing it is going to be for burglars because they cannot be seen. Also, timers help give the impression that someone is home.
• Make sure that your newspapers and mail are picked up or put on hold. If papers and mail are piled up outside your house, it is obvious that someone has not been home for a while.
• Consider arranging for snow removal during the winter months. If snow piles up, people will know you are not home.
• Leave some blinds or drapes open. If your house is completely closed off, it is going to look like no one is there. If you make it appear more normal, it is less obvious that you are away.
• Arrange to have a trusted family member, neighbour or friend to check on your home. Even if it means having them going into the house to water the plants, they can take a peek around to make sure that everything is okay.
• Going on a vacation is an excellent reminder to ensure you have an updated inventory of household goods which may include appliances, jewellery, firearms, and other valued items.
• If you have any cash, jewellery, or any other valuables in your home, take them out and put them in a safety deposit box. It costs money for this service, but it is far better than if someone were to break into your home and find your valuables.
• If you are a firearms owner, please ensure you secure and store all firearms in accordance with the Firearms Act and Regulations.
• Set timers on electronics inside your house. Put one on a lamp or even a radio. If someone is watching your home and sees that there is no activity going on inside your house, it is a clear indicator that you are not home.
• Make sure that your home security system is on. Don't forget to tell your friend or family member the code so that they do not set off the alarm when they check on your home.  

In this video, Detective Sergeant Mike Rogers provides a couple simple tips on how to best install security cameras to protect your property. By following these tips, you are more likely to capture a quality image of any suspect involved in potential property crime incidents.

We also encourage you to register your security camera(s) with Sault Police to potentially assist in police investigations in your neighbourhood.

General Tenant Safety

• Do not permit someone you don't know enter the building.
• Never leave an external door propped open.
• Put only your first initial on the directory.
• Get to know your neighbours.
• Use building facilities during active times.
• Report suspicious activity.

Safety in Underground Parking Lots

• Be aware if someone follows you into the underground parking area.
• Always check for suspicious people or vehicles before entering the garage or leaving your vehicle. If you see something suspicious notify security or police.
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
• Always lock your vehicle.
• Check your vehicle before you get in.
• Once inside your vehicle, lock the doors.

Elevator Safety

• Observe passengers in the elevator. If you do not feel comfortable, wait for the next one.
• If possible, be the last to enter the elevator and be the last to indicate your floor.
• Stand with your back to the sidewall, near the control panel.
• If attacked, press as many floor buttons as possible.
• If someone suspicious enters the elevator, exit immediately.

Laundry Room/Shared Space Safety

• Time your trips during active periods when others are present or use the buddy system.
• If you must go alone, tell someone where you'll be.
• Look into the room before entering it.
• Report suspicious activity to security or police.