ISRV_CrimePrevention

The Safety Committee for Indio Springs isn't about to re-create the wheel (pardon the pun) when it comes to Bicycle Security. Here is an overview to the 5 Steps for Bicycle Security,  The 5 Steps to Effective Bike Security: Store Your Bike Inside at Night Park Your Bike Correctly Secure Your Frame with a Heavy-Duty Bike Lock Secure Your Components with Secondary Bike Locks Insure Your Bike with a Personal Articles Policy and the link to the very good article on it. https://www.bicycleroots.com/blog/5-steps-to-effective-bike-security/

Shed Security Indio Springs RV Resort experiences more shed break ins than any other, and, it is very easy and cost effective to prevent. First off when considering building or placing a shed, plan if at all possible to have the door facing the roadway in front. Why? Simple, bad guys do not like having their backs to the main point of detection. If the shed is placed sideways they can work on the lock and still have good field of vision to the roadway and the back. Take that away from them! Second, construction is important. All sheds should have the doorway wall and door lined with plywood to reinforce the construction. Next, hardware is critical. Cheap hasps and recommended hasps are only a couple of dollars apart.   Fenix Hasp Here is the recommended hasp. It can be purchased online at Home Depot. Purchase info is Model # 04004 Internet #207006262   Store SKU #1002144647    $10.98. In future check front office as we may stock this i...

Operation Identification (Operation ID) is a nationally recognized burglary prevention program in which citizens make an inventory of their property and permanently mark their valuables with an identification number, preferably a Driver’s License number. There are three important steps required to participate in the Operation ID program. The most effective way to recover stolen property is through the property serial number & DL combined. 1) You should record your property information, including description; make, model, and serial number on an inventory form 2) Property is marked with a stamp die kit, or electric engraver. Large/heavy equipment it should be marked with engraver or stamping. Bicycles should always be stamped or engraved. 3) Operation ID decals are placed on your doors and windows ONLY AFTER you have created an inventory and marked your property. This program is designed to: ·          Discourage the ...