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Ensure gates are secured at both ends, Reverse or Cap hinges and use good quality chains and padlocks.Install security lighting around yards, outbuildings and isolated locations.Consider installing perimeter alarms, where practical.If you have gateways or access points that are not in regular use, place a barrier such as a tree trunk or concrete block across the entrance.Machinery and tools are very valuable to thieves so try and secure your property.Lock or immobilise vehicles and equipment when not in use. Remove keys from cars, tractors, and other vehicles left unattended.Avoid leaving machinery in isolated locations or fields - particularly near roads - where they can be removed without attracting attention.Visibly mark your machinery and tools - this not only acts as a deterrent to thieves but also helps the Police reunite stolen property to the rightful owners if it is recovered. Keep a list of tools together with serial numbers and any identifying marks.Keep tools locked away when you are not using them. As well as being a target for thieves, they can also be used to access your secured property.For machinery and vehicles such as tractors and quad bikes consider having these items fitted with a tracking device or tagging system.Items such as quad bikes, sit on lawn mowers, rotavator's etc are very desirable to thieves. Consider shackling them together or chain to a hitch secured to the ground or strong fabric of a building making them difficult to remove.Visibly mark all equipment |
