NCJ Number
11595
Date Published
1970
Length
192 pages
Annotation
VARIOUS MODI OPERANDI OF BURGLARS, WITH CONCISE AND PRACTICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF SECURITY HARDWARE AND MEASURES FOR BURGLARY PROTECTION AND PREVENTION.
Abstract
ASPECTS OF RESIDENTIAL SECURITY RANGING FROM ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TO EFFECTIVE USE OF LIGHTING ARE DISCUSSED. THE DESIGNS AND OPERATIONS OF LOCKING DEVICES ARE DESCRIBED ALONG WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THEIR PROPER USE. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALARM SYSTEMS ARE EXPLAINED. THEFT PREVENTION MEASURES COVERED INCLUDE APPLICATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND AUTOMOBILE SECURITY.