Lemoore Police Department Tip of the Month

Window Security

For Sliding Doors & Windows

Slide blocks or slide bolts should be used to prevent
doors and windows from being lifted out of the track.

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These windows can be made secure by drilling a downward
sloping hole through the first sash, and one into (but not
through) the second sash. Slide a nail or dowel into the hole.

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A hinge-bar can easily swing down to brace the door
at the top or middle, while one an eighth inch shorter
that the track can be placed in the channel at the bottom.

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For Double-Hung Windows

A nail or metal pin without a head can be slid into
a downward sloping hole that has been drilled into
overlapping frames. A headless nail or pin can not be
pulled out if the glass is broken out.

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Window key locks add maximum security. If they
are used, keep the key on a hook near the window,
but far enough so it can't be reached from the
outside if the window is broken.

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For Casement Windows

Casement windows are more difficult to secure.
Always check the operator handle to see if it
needs adjustment or needs to be replaced.

THINK ABOUT IT

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