Apartment buildings can be home to hundreds of people and may come equipped with buzzers, ID-enabled entry systems or doormen. But those features may result in a false sense of security, says DeeDee Dalton, managing director of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). After all, apartment buildings have multiple points of entry and a lot of strangers coming and going—from service people to friends of residents—so it can be easy for burglars to gain access and blend in, she says. And when they do, they’re quick. “Most burglars want to be in and out in just a few minutes,” she says. Here’s how to help keep apartment burglars at bay. Lock Up This may seem obvious, but 60 percent of all successful residential robberies happen through unlocked doors and windows, says the NCPC. Be sure to lock the door to your apartment, whether you’re at home or not, advises Dalton, and ask your landlord to install deadbolt locks (as well as a peephole on your front door). Remem...
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