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Crime Prevention

The Chamblee Police Department makes a great effort in patrolling the commercial and residential neighborhoods in the city. Despite our best efforts, occasionally crime does occur. As a citizen, you can help protect your property by taking a few precautions. Here are a few, but feel free to call us if you have any questions or ideas. One of our Police Officers will be happy to discuss crime prevention issues with you. If email is a better option for you, please email us at cops@chambleepd.com.

Home Security

As you are probably aware, there have been a few burglaries in our community this year. There are a number of things that you can do to make your house more secure and a less likely choice for a burglar. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Make sure that your doors are secure. Many times homes are entered by someone kicking open a door. Exterior doors should be solid doors with heavy wood or metal door frames. You should have heavy duty strike plates with screws long enough to go into the structural framing of the house.
  • Check your door locks. You should have dead bolt locks on all of the exterior doors. When purchasing dead bolt locks, keep in mind that some are less expensive than others. Before making a selection based on price, consider the fact that the more expensive locks may provide more security. Also keep in mind that you may need to get out of the house quickly during an emergency so make sure that the lock that you select can easily be opened from the inside of the house.
  • Check the windows in your house. Are they all locked? Many times we open a window and forget to lock it. If it is locked, would it be easy to unlock from the outside by breaking the glass? Devices to better lock your windows are usually available at home improvement and hardware stores. Again, be familiar with what ever device you choose in the event of fire or emergency.
  • Burglar alarms are a good idea. Alarms are now much more affordable than they were in the past and you should have no trouble finding a reputable company to provide you with the service. Besides protecting your home while you are away, alarms provide you with peace of mind when you are at home - especially at night. If you do choose to have an alarm installed, take the time to learn how to properly use it. Don't forget to register your alarm with the Police Department.

Automobile Security

Thefts from cars have always been a problem in our community. Most of the time, the items stolen from the car were things that someone left lying exposed on the seat. To make your car less likely to be broken into, don't leave valuables lying on the seat or on the floorboard. Place your valuables in the trunk, the glove compartment, or better yet, take them into your house and don't leave them in the car at all.

  • Don't leave valuables in the car where anyone can see them. This includes cell phones, computers, purses and wallets, and anything else that might attract a thief's attention.
  • Don't leave the keys in the car. Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock the car doors.
  • Don't leave all of the vehicle's papers in the vehicle. In the event that someone steals your car, you want to still have a tag receipt and an insurance card so that you can provide the vehicles serial number and tag number to the police immediately.
  • Park as near to a light as possible. Don't park in dark places where someone could steal your belongings without being seen.

Again, the Chamblee Police Department takes crime prevention seriously. If you have questions or concerns, please call us. And remember, if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 911.