Many criminals take the path of least resistance, taking advantage of opportunities presented by dark streets, unprotected buildings, or areas where there is a lack of security planning. Knowing this, individuals can take action to protect themselves and their property and reduce their risk of being the victims of crime.

The Morrisville Police Department conducts security evaluations for local homeowners to help them identify and prevent easy opportunities for criminal acts like break-ins and home invasions. Click the button below to fill out a request. For additional information, please the administrative office at 919-463-1600.

Home Security Tips

Homeowners can also protect themselves by following these home security tips:

Perimeter (yard and area outside home)

Fences
• Place a padlock or combination lock on all gates
• Choose a chain-link fence for better visibility for detection of criminal activity
• Avoid privacy fences, which can conceal criminal activity

Lighting
• Install motion sensors on flood lights (The opposing corners of your residence
should have flood lights.)
• Turn on lights around access points, like doors and windows, at night

Landscaping
• Trim hedges around windows and doors
• Trim lower limbs of trees close to structure

Miscellaneous
• Arrange to have newspapers collected or donate them to your local school while you are away
• If away for an extended time, arrange to have your property maintained (have your grass mowed, and so on)

Home Exterior

Doors
• Choose solid core doors
• Install peepholes
• Ensure that hinges are not exposed from outside

Windows and Glass
• Drill a small hole through window sashes, then place a three-inch nail in the drilled hole for added window integrity

Locks
• Install one-inch deadbolts with security strikes on all exterior doors
• Glass doors should have double cylinder deadbolts requiring keys on both sides of the lock
• Use longer screws in the security strike in order to strengthen the door integrity

Miscellaneous
• Have locks re‐keyed by a locksmith when buying a new home or after losing keys

Home Interior

Alarms
• Components should include a power supply, control unit, sensors and annunciator

Safes
• Choose safes that are fire proof and, if possible, bolt it to the floor

Miscellaneous
• Make a recording or photograph of all valuables for insurance and identification purposes
• Engrave your name or other identifiable number into electronic equipment and other valuables
• Keep cash to a minimum
• Use timers to turn lights on and off in common areas while you're away from home. You can also request that a police officer check on your home while you are on vacation by filling out this form.

Call the Morrisville Police Department at 919-463-1600 for more information or questions about home security. Working together, we can prevent crime in our community!