Cooperate with all other tenants in keeping the outer main doors locked.  Do not permit strangers to enter the building as you are leaving or entering.  the main entrance front door is a critical area for security.

Avoid using the Laundromat in your apartment complex by yourself, especially at nighttime.  Team up with a neighbor.  If you are a woman living alone, do not place your full name on the identification slot or in the telephone directory.  Use first and middle initials.  Example: "M.C. Smith" rather than "Mary Smith".  Be especially careful in carport areas.  Lock your car.  When entering or leaving, look around and be sure no one lurking in the area.  If you do see someone loitering (that doesn't belong) leave immediately and notify the manager or call your local law enforcement.

If there is a storage compartment in the carport, don't place valuable items in them and expect that they will be secure.  A good quality padlock should be used with a well secured hasp.  Don't leave notes for the paper-boy or building manager advertising your absence.  have deliveries picked up by a friend or neighbor while on vacation.  Use a timer for lamp or radio to give your apartment an occupied sound or look.

Develop a buddy system or apartment alert system with your neighbors in the apartment house to help protect each other's property.  a well organized and active tenant association would be most helpful.  Notify the building manager if you leave for an extended vacation and whether you will have a house sitter or someone caring for your apartment.  Observe elevator interior before entering.  Wait until the next elevator if you are uncertain of any occupant.  Females riding alone should always stand near the control panel.  If accosted, press all buttons including the alarm.  Id a suspicious person enters the elevator, exit before the door closes.  Also, before exiting from the elevator, observe the corridor for suspicious activity.

A key cylinder should be changed within the lock if keys are lost and they clearly identify the location of your building of your building and apartment.  this should also be done if the apartment was formerly occupied and you are the new tenant.  If you do see someone in your apartment complex that you do not recognize or who may be acting unusual, call the manager or law enforcement IMMEDIATELY.  So many burglaries could be prevented if more people would report suspicious happenings.  When you see a stranger carrying items out of a neighbor's apartment, PLEASE CALL.  Don't feel like you are being a nuisance the police will welcome your alertness.