Hi Everyone, 

Darker nights are drawing in, and the clocks have now changed 

Now is a good time to review home security, this post covers – Vehicles

Steering wheel locks are a good visual deterrent that will slow a thief down

If you park on a driveway and have gates – use them, another option is to fit a parking bollard 

Consider fitting trackers and immobilisers – these can prevent thefts and have resulted in stolen vehicles being traced

If your vehicle has a catalytic convertor, consider a Cat loc Shop – Catloc or similar security rated device to deter thieves 

For key less vehicles keep fobs in Faraday pouches / metal tins to prevent relay theft, do not leave keys near doors and windows

Protect the OBD (on board diagnostic) port with a port lock

Don’t leave valuable – bags, wallets, coats etc in unattended vehicles and when you leave your vehicle physically make sure it is locked – many people leave vehicles unlocked by mistake!

For motorbikes consider anti-grinder locks and ground anchors 

For vans and campers consider upgrading factory fitted locks with additional slam locks, loom guards, shielding panels Locks 4 Vans: Security Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Pedal boxes prevent the drive pedals being used 

If possible, remove tools from vehicles, alternatively fit secure lock boxes, record serial numbers, forensically mark tools DNA Asset Marking | SelectaDNA or sticker or solder them so they can be identified

Consider CCTV cubes within vans to alert you if it is broken into

The attached leaflet will provide further information or please contact your local crime prevention team via – Edinburghpreventandintervent@scotland.police.uk

Or visit – Advice – Police Scotland / www.scotland.police.uk/advice

If you are considering purchasing security products Police Scotland would recommend those certified by 

Sold Secure – www.soldsecure.com or Secured By Design – www.securedbydesign.com

Thatcham – www.thatcham.org

If you require assistance from a trade’s person, such as electrician or lock smith you may like to consider the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme – 

Edinburgh Trusted Trader | Edinburgh Trading Standards / www.trustedtrader.scot/Edinburgh 

If you see anyone acting suspiciously near to your premises, please contact the police immediately with as detailed a description as possible of any person or vehicle involved. 

Call 999 in an emergency 

Call 101 in a non-emergency or use the Contact Us form at www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us 

Thank you 

PC Campbell