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PROTECTION AGAINST BURGLARY

NCJ Number
16398
Author(s)
R L HOLCOMB
Date Published
1973
Length
54 pages
Annotation
THIS BOOK IS DIVIDED INTO TWO SECTIONS - PREVENTING BURGLARIES OF BUSINESS PLACES AND PREVENTING BURGLARIES OF HOMES.
Abstract
MANY DIFFERENT TOPICS ARE COVERED INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN; LIGHTING, LOCKS, SAFES, WATCHMEN, AND CLOSING PROCEDURES. THE SECTION ON HOME BURGLARY PREVENTION COVERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WINDOWS AND DOORS, WATCHDOGS, GUNS (NOT RECOMMENDED), AND PROCEDURES TO TAKE IF A BURGLAR IS DISCOVERED ON THE PREMISES. BURGLARY PREVENTION CHECKLISTS ARE PROVIDED FOR STORES AND HOMES.