How to prevent Vandalism ?

CPL Lim – a young police from the neighbourhood police post, gave some tips to prevention about vandalism. Email: SGPoliceCPLLim@email.com / Tel: 98989898

Vandalism is best prevented through increased security, public awareness and police involvement. The following steps explain how to prevent vandalism.

1)Flood Lights
Install motion sensor flood lights. Creating a well-lit area will deter vandals from trespassing on the property. Running flood lights on a motion sensor will conserve energy and will automatically illuminate areas vandals try to approach. Vandals are less likely to commit crimes against properties that are highly visible.

2) Notify your neighbours. Whether the vandalism is being committed against a home or business, surrounding neighbours should be made aware of any vandalism when it occurs. Creating awareness will keep the community alert for suspicious persons and activities. Exchange contact information with neighbors so you can be notified in the event any vandalism is witnessed.

3)Notify your local police department, and file a police report for any vandalism that occurs. Filing a police report will help document each vandalism incident and the damage that was caused. Request that the police increase its patrols in your area if repeated vandalism occurs. Increasing police presence will deter vandals.

4 )Surveillance Cameras
Install surveillance cameras. Place the cameras in areas that have been targeted by vandalism. Position cameras so that they are out of reach and cannot be tampered with. Having a recording of the vandalism being committed can help law enforcement identify and catch the perpetrator.

5)Limit access to the property. Keep all doors, windows and gates locked to prevent vandals from entering the property. Install unbreakable glass in windows to avoid damage from thrown objects. Park all vehicles in a secure garage when they are not in use.