Crime Prevention-Home Safety Inspections

Taking steps to improve the security of our home does not make our home burglary proof; however, it does help to deter the criminal. Most residential burglars are low to medium-skilled and often use crude methods to gain entry into your home. Their targets are generally selected at random, based on their perceived opportunity to successfully complete the crime without detection. Due to the inadequate security of many premises, these relatively unskilled individuals can gain entry into a home in less than one minute.

The Crime Prevention Unit of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office provides free security surveys for private residences. A home security survey is an onsite examination of security measures that are in place in the home, to determine what level of protection is needed. The deputy will offer suggestions regarding external and internal lighting, security locks, exterior foliage, fencing, alarms, etc. Some of these security measures are surprisingly simple and inexpensive. You will be provided with a comprehensive security report and recommendation for improvements.

To schedule a Home Security Survey, contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit at 582-5661.