Indoor lighting gives the impression that a home is occupied.  If you are going to be away from your home, consider using automatic timers to switch interior lights on and off at preset times.

Outdoor lighting can eliminate hiding places.  Install exterior lighting near porches, rear and side doorways, garage doors, and all other points of entry.  Entryways to your home always should be well lighted.  Place lights out of reach from the ground so the bulbs cannot be removed or broken.  Aim some lights away from the house so you can see if anyone is approaching, or intall motion-sensing lights, which turn on automatically as someone approaches.

** Tips provided by the National Crime Prevention Council and the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office  -  Crime Prevention Unit