For each of the following questions, for Yes or Always, give yourself 10 points for Sometimes, give yourself 5 points for No or Never thought about it, 0 points

Questions

1. I turn on my front porch light at night.
2. I turn on a light in the back of my house at night.
3. I keep at least one light on all night in my house.
4. My first floor windows are closed and locked securely at night and when I am away from home.
5. I do not keep power tools in my garage.
6. I keep my garage locked.
7. My garage alley windows are boarded or barred.
8. I park my car far back in my driveway.
9. I park my car in my garage.
10. I never leave inviting items in my car. (cell phones, CDs, bags, etc.)
11. I do not park my car on the street overnight.
12. I have a gate across my driveway.
13. My front door is secured with a deadbolt lock.
14. My rear door is secured with a deadbolt lock.
15. My side door is secured with a deadbolt lock.
16. My basement door is secured with a deadbolt lock.
17. I keep the sales circulars and newspapers picked up around my home.
18. My home looks like I am there and that I care.
19. The shrubs and trees in front of my home are not overgrown. They do not provide a hiding place for wannabe criminals.
20. I report all my losses to 311.
21. I report suspicious, ongoing activity to 911.
22. I know both of my neighbors on either side.
23. I know my neighbors across the street.
24. I watch out for my neighbors' house and cars.
25. My basement windows are barred and locked.
26. My coal chute is secure.
27. I have a security alarm on my home.
28. I set the alarm at night and when I am not at home.
29. My alarm system is monitored by a service.
30. I have put identification (address, phone number, driver's license number; NOT your social security number) on my power tools, lawnmower, snow blower, etc.

TOTAL POINTS: ______

Score

• Above 240 POINTS Congratulations! You are doing an outstanding job protecting yourself and your possessions.
• 240 to 215 POINTS Good job! You could do more.
• 210 to 160 POINTS Beware! You need to improve your security equipment and practices.
• BELOW 160 POINTS Look out! You're a target!