Safety
In Your Apartment
- Keep your doors locked at all times, especially when you are alone, sleeping, or the apartment is unoccupied (even if only for a few moments).
- Determine who is on the other side of the door before opening it. Have repair or service personnel show official identification and confirm their presence with the person requesting the service. Delivery persons should remain outside to await the person requesting the delivery.
- If you return home and something looks questionable (e.g., a slit screen, broken window, or open door) do not go inside. Call the Syracuse Police Department at 911 from a safe location.
- Be sure you have blinds or curtains on your windows to discourage window peepers. Always keep your windows covered at night and leave lights on in two or more rooms.
- Keep an updated inventory of your valuables by writing down the serial number and description of each item. Photographs should be taken of all valuables. Keep this information in a safe place.
- Be sure all outdoor lighting fixtures are in working condition. Ask your landlord to make immediate repairs.
- Turn your porch light on every night to make sidewalks more visible for pedestrians.
- Place items of value out of sight and in locked areas. Do not leave valuables unattended in such common areas as laundry rooms and lounges.
- Ask your landlord to maintain and trim shrubbery.