Park your vehicle(s) in your garage if at all possible – lock the vehicle doors and door(s) to the garage for the night
Any vehicle(s) not in your garage need to be in your driveway with all valuables removed and vehicle doors locked for the night
All doors and windows to the home need to be locked for the night
Lighting generally deters crime, so turn on outdoor lighting for the night
LED, dusk-to-dawn, and/or motion-sensitive house lights (floodlights are not allowed on the front of the home) will help reduce energy costs
Consider aFaraday Bag for your vehicle remote to stop high-tech thieves from simulating your vehicle remote signal
Consider a security camera system for your home to detect unusual activity and record video for subsequent identification by the authorities
Request the Precinct 4 Constables and/or a neighbor to watch your property when you are gone for an extended period of time, such as a vacation
Precinct 4 Constables Dispatch – Non-emergency situations (24/7) 281-376-3472 Precinct 4 Constables Vacation Watch Request – Precinct 4 Constables will check on your home while you are away. Note that LOCF Constable patrols are paid by “Harris County MUD 110”, so use that selection for the “Subdivision Name” as pictured. https://www.constablepct4.com/vacation-watch-request.html Precinct 4 Constables Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Precinct4/ Precinct 4 Constables “C4 Now” Mobile App - Follow the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's office as we keep you and our community safe. Get the latest news on crime, arrests, traffic, accidents, and emergencies in your area. Report suspicious activity, crime, and traffic issues in your area plus a lot more! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.harriscountyconstable4.com&hl=en_US&gl=US – Google Play https://apps.apple.com/us/app/c4-now/id1535968429 - Apple Store
Report all crimes immediately by phone to the Precinct 4 Constables at 281-376-3472 or 911 if it is an emergency
Only share your 24/7 primary gate access code with family and close friends
Only share your vendor access code (6am to 8pm) with vendors who need repeated access (lawn service, etc.)
Irregular access (A/C service, etc.) or late-night deliveries (pizza) should call you from the gate access system (press 9 to let them in)