Vermont Home Security and Crime Prevention Center

Crime Resources

Crime Prevention

• Vermont State Police: Crime Prevention
• Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers
• Crime Stoppers Vermont
• Vermont Center for Justice Research

City Crime Prevention

• South Burlington Police Department
• Burlington Police Department
• Rutland Police Department
• Barre Police Department

Neighborhood Watch

• Vermont Emergency Management
• Montpelier CAN Project
• South Burlington Police Department

Disaster Resources

Emergency Preparedness

• Vermont Disaster Relief Fund
• Vermont Disaster Relief
• Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
• Vermont Law Help
• Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Fire Safety

• Vermont Division of Fire Safety
• Burlington Fire Department
• Montpelier Fire and Ambulance Dept.
• Barre City Fire Department

Alarm Associations

• National Burglar and Fire Alarm Assoc.

General Safety Resources

General Safety

• Vermont Internet Safety Project
• Vermont Safety and Health Council
• Youth Safety Council of Vermont
• Be Seat Smart: Governor’s Highway Safety Program

Child Abuse Prevention

• Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
• Department of Children and Families
• Department of Health: Agency of Human Services

Domestic Violence

• Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
• Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
• Women Helping Battered Women
• Rutland County Women’s Network Shelter
• YWCA Vermont

Crime Stats in Vermont

See the Safest Cities in Vermont report for more information on crime statistics across the state.

Top 5 Burglary-Prevention Tips

1. Get a home security system

In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.

2. Keep tabs while you’re away

With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.

3. Make your home less appealing to thieves

Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.

4. Make friends with your neighbors

Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.

5. Prep your home before vacation

Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).

Find out about home security in your city

• Rutland
• South Burlington

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