Post on 18-Jan-2016
Protecting your CarProtecting your Car
Prevent Car TheftPrevent Car TheftPresented byPresented by
Green Lake College PoliceGreen Lake College Police
Parking Safety ProceduresParking Safety Procedures
At night, park in a well-lit areaAt night, park in a well-lit area Use a remote door openerUse a remote door opener
Siren and flashing lights startle Siren and flashing lights startle potential potential thieves thieves
When parking against a curb:When parking against a curb: Turn the wheels sharply to the right or Turn the wheels sharply to the right or
leftleft Point the car inward toward the curbPoint the car inward toward the curb
Install a Security DeviceInstall a Security Device
Put a reinforced collar over the Put a reinforced collar over the steering steering column casingcolumn casing Must be removed to start the vehicleMust be removed to start the vehicle
Alarm should sound when vehicle is Alarm should sound when vehicle is tiltedtilted
Put stickers on the windowPut stickers on the window System will reduce insurance System will reduce insurance
premiumspremiums
Other TechniquesOther Techniques
Install a toggle switchInstall a toggle switch Disables the starter circuitDisables the starter circuit
Etch the vehicle identification Etch the vehicle identification number (VIN) on parts thieves sellnumber (VIN) on parts thieves sell Windows, doors, fendersWindows, doors, fenders Fancy wheels, bumpersFancy wheels, bumpers