Home security tips for the holidays

• Secure all windows and doors no matter how long you will be gone
• Shut garage doors and park vehicles in the garage
• Trim landscaping to allow surveillance around your house and to prevent hiding
• Consider what can be seen through windows like gifts under a holiday tree, laptops, cameras or other valuables
• Light houses inside and out using timers or sensors, giving the appearance someone is home
• Lock-up valuables like laptops and jewelry
• Store common items like cameras in uncommon places
• Cable lock flat screen televisions and computers
• Engrave  California Driver’s License numbers on valuables like televisions, electronics and tools
• Record serial numbers for all items that have them and inventory the all property
• Tell trusted neighbors your will be out of town so they can watch your house
• Report suspicious activity 24 hours a day, when it is taking place by calling 760-931-2197
• Join Neighborhood Watch