Public Safety

The topic of public safety is quite large so we have broken down our information sharing into the following sections (each found on its own page):

A few additional thoughts:

Make sure to lock ALL doors and windows before leaving and use a secondary locking device on doors and windows (i.e. thumb locks for windows and a dead bolt with a heavy duty strike plate w/ 3” screws for doors).
Lock the side gate with a padlock to prevent easy access into the backyard.
Install motion sensor lights around the house to alert you of someone’s presence.
Make your presence known by responding to the door when someone knocks. Burglars will knock to see if anyone is home before they try to break in.
Take an inventory of all your valuables and include serial numbers as well as pictures of the items and their location so you can quickly identify if something is missing.
Install an alarm system that best fits your needs, but consider these features: interior motion sensors, door and window sensors, a backup battery in the event power to the house is shut off and a system independent of your home phone line.
When leaving your home, even for a short errand, give the impression someone is home. Leave lights on timers in various areas of the home and have music or the television on.
Be aware of who is in your neighborhood. If you see anyone who is suspicious call 408-730-7180 to report them. Do not confront the person but get a good description (clothing, approximate height and weight, facial features, etc.) and provide as much information to dispatch as you can.

Find more info at crimeprevention.insunnyvale.com

Another helpful link is http://public-safety.sunnyvaleneighborhoods.org/