Home and Family Security
Foundation
Family Security Practice
Spouses and children should always practice basic precautions for personal security.
Family Familiarization
Family Familiarization
Familiarize family members with:
- The local terrorist threat
- Regularly review protective measures and techniques
Emergency Knowledge
Emergency Knowledge
Ensure family members know what to do in any type of emergency.
Home Security Actions
Home Security Actions
Several actions to help ensure home and family security:
Key Control
Key Control
Restrict the possession of house keys.
Locking Practices
Locking Practices.
- Lock all entrances at night, including the garage
- Keep the house locked, even if you are home
Identity Concealment
Identity Concealment.
- Destroy all envelopes or other items that show your name, rank, or other personal information
- Remove names and rank from mailboxes
Vehicle Surveillance Awareness
Vehicle Surveillance Awareness
Watch for unfamiliar vehicles cruising or parked frequently in the area, particularly if one or more occupants remain in the vehicle for extended periods.
Emergency Phone Procedures
Emergency Phone Procedures
Post or preprogram emergency telephone numbers for immediate access.
Threatening Call Reporting
Threatening Call Reporting
Report all threatening phone calls to:
- Security officials
- The telephone company
…making note of any:
- Background noise
- Accent
- Nationality
- Location