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East Point officer offers holiday home‑security tips, warns most burglaries happen during daytime
Summary
Corporal Moss of the East Point Police Department’s traffic unit urged residents to use timers, cameras and motion lights, avoid leaving boxes at the curb, and cultivate one alert neighbor; he said most burglaries occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Corporal Moss of the East Point Police Department’s traffic unit offered a short set of holiday home‑security tips for residents, saying many burglaries occur during daytime hours and that visible signs of absence attract thieves.
Moss told attendees that “most burglaries are from 10AM to 3PM” and urged people to make homes look occupied, saying thieves “pick homes that look empty, unlit, and predictable.” He recommended using dogs, security cameras, motion lights and timers to deter burglars.
He also advised practical precautions: “Keep a light or a TV on a timer when you're not there,” and “Don't leave boxes from new TVs or electronics at the curb. Make sure you break those down.” He emphasized basic steps such as locking doors even when someone is at home.
Moss suggested residents build a relationship with “one alert neighbor, not the whole block” to increase informal surveillance and quick reporting of suspicious activity. He closed by wishing listeners a happy holiday.
This was an informational presentation; no formal actions or votes were recorded during the talk.
