Emergencies, crime incidents (like burglaries), and other worrisome events don’t usually come with a lot of warning. That's why we encourage everyone to be proactive about safety and security—at home and in your community. To help you stay safe in Pennsylvania, we’ve put together this list of local and statewide resources to make sure you know where to turn before the unexpected happens.
Pennsylvania Home Security and Safety Resources
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Crime resources
Crime prevention
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers
Pennsylvania State Police
City crime prevention
Philadelphia Police Department
Center City Philadelphia
Department of Public Safety Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group
Allentown Crime Watch President’s Council
Neighborhood watch
Disaster resources
Emergency preparedness
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development
PALawHelp.org
American Red Cross Pennsylvania
Fire safety
PA Fire Safe Construction Advisory Council
Office of the PA Fire Commissioner
Safe Kids Pennsylvania
Citizens for Fire Prevention Committee
Alarm associations
Pennsylvania Burglar and Fire Alarm Assoc.
PA Regional Automatic Fire Alarm Assoc.
General safety resources
General safety
Governor’s Occupational Safety Conf.
Commonwealth of PA: Public Safety
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
Safe Routes to School Program
American Trauma Society: PA Division
Child abuse prevention
Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania
Family Resources of PA
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance
Friends of the PA Children’s Trust Fund
Domestic violence
PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Pennsylvania Office of the Victim Advocate
Women’s Law Project
Domestic Violence Services: Southwest PA
Crime stats in Pennsylvania
See the Safest Cities in Pennsylvania 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).
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