Vinings Village Security Patrol

Non - Emergency 

Vinings Precinct #3

Precinct Commander: Major James Bullock

james.bullock@cobbcounty.org
770-499-3911

Cobb County Emergency Alert System

• To register your phone numbers: 
• https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=NrnMp9znuxcAvGsmyIHA5Q%3d

 Doors and Entry Areas: 

• Are your doors of solid core construction?
• Do entry doors have a wide-angle viewer?
• Are the door locks secure if a burglar breaks out the glass or a panel of the door?
• Do exterior doors have cylinder-type deadbolt locks with at least a one-inch throw and a beveled cylinder guard?
• Do the doors without cylinder locks have a heavy bolt or some similar secure device that can be operated only from the inside?
• Can all of your doors (basement, porch, french, balcony) be securely locked?
• Do your basement doors have locks that allow you to isolate that part of the house?
• Are all your locks in good repair?
• Are the door strike plates installed with at least three-inch wood screws?
• Do you know everyone who has a key to your house?
• Do all out swinging doors have the hinges pinned or have non-removable pins?
• Are entry areas unobstructed by shrubbery and other decor to permit maximum visibility?
• Does the porch light have a minimum 60-watt bulb?
• Do sliding doors have auxiliary locks, that secure both the door panels together?
• Do sliding glass doors lift out of the track?
• Is the garage door secured with a padlock, hasp, or other auxiliary lock?
• Do you lock your garage door at night?
• Do you lock  your garage door when you are away from home?
• Do you lock your car and take the keys even when it is parked in your garage?

Windows: 

• Are all windows equipped with auxiliary key locks or pinned? 
• Have you replaced or secured Louvere windows?  
• Are your window locks properly secured, mounted?   
• Do you keep your windows locked when they are shut?
• Do you use locks that allow you to secure a window that is partly opened?
• Do you have secure locks on garage windows?
• Do you have garage windows that are covered by curtains?
• Are basement and second floor windows as secure as those on the first floor?

Safe Practice:  

• Are your alarm systems activated with audible alarm when you leave?  
• Are your alarm system signs displayed where potential thieves will see them?  
• Do you notify your neighbors when out of town?    
• Do you stop newspaper deliveries when away?    
• Are lights installed around the perimeter of your home? 
• Do you keep excess cash and other valuables in a bank? 
• Do you "hide" a key under the door mat?
• Are your trees and shrubs trimmed to eliminate hiding places? 
• Have you made it more difficult for the burglar to gain access to a second floor or roof?
• Have you told your family what to do if they discover a burglar breaking in or already in the house?  
• Do you have emergency telephone numbers listed by your phone?   
• Do you keep a list of the serial numbers for your cameras, TV's, computers and other devices?   
• Do you have a description of other valuable property that does not have an assigned number?   

If going out of town for an extended time, consider calling Cobb County Police to request a daily security check while you are away.

(770) 499-4183.