A case of prevention being better than cure
Burglary: a shattering experience for the homeowner Picture source: http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/ "There's not too much crime in East Devon, says Nick Farrell. "But not as many people as I'd like have consulted me." Nick has worked as our local Crime Prevention Officer for nine out of the 15 years that he's been with Devon & Cornwall Police. Before that he was with the military police and was employed to offer close protection and security for VIPs including royalty. So there's not much that his eagle eyes don't spot when it comes to offering advice on protection for the home. "There's no need to spend a fortune on home security or turn your house into Colditz," he says. "But technology is moving on all the time, and there are plenty of worthwhile ways to update systems." Security lighting, multi-lever locks for exterior doors and attention to items like garden gates are all routine matters on which the Crime Preventio...