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How to keep your jewellery safe: You have many options on how to keep your gold safe. You can use a security deposit box to store your gold with a company that is registered with the National Pawnbrokers Association. This prevents you from being targeted within your own home while the company takes care of your gold. Should you choose to keep gold items in your home, don’t leave it on display. Thieves are known to target bedrooms and lofts. Invest in a wall or floor mounted security rated safe to keep your valuables in. The security rating of the safe should equal the value of the items stored within.Regardless of where you keep your gold, you should mark high value items using a traceable liquid which is suitable for jewellery. Visit www.securebydesign.com for more information on traceable liquids and security rated safes. You should also photograph your jewellery on white paper, write a detailed description of the item and get a valuation from your insurance company which gives police a higher chance of tracing these items back to you in case it is stolen. Installing a burglar alarm is essential. A monitored alarm goes directly to a company who will request police. This alarm can also be connected to a panic button should a burglar enter while you are at home. You can install a video doorbell or even CCTV around your home. This assists in identifying criminals. You must follow CCTV regulations - visit www.ico.org.uk for information on domestic CCTV systems and www.gov.uk To install an alarm or CCTV, use one of two professional bodies: the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) or the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB). Both accredit companies to fit products to the British standard.Remember basic physical security is key so review your current home security arrangements to ensure they are adequate. For more information visit www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention or contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team by visiting www.met.police.ukConsider joining your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Visit www.neighbourhoodwatch.net | 
