TAPES Assessment
Answer all five questions for each entrance you selected in the previous step.
Front Entrance — TAPES Assessment
Threat: What best describes the current security posture and expected response at this entrance?
No adults are typically home during the day and no security measures are present. There is no established security posture and no dogs are present. Police or emergency response is expected to take more than 10 minutes. A loud or large dog is seen, heard or otherwise evident at the property. The property shows a high security posture, dogs may be present and an armed owner may be possible.
Approach: How easily could someone approach this entrance without being observed or delayed?
The entrance is easily accessible, with no fence and concealment both along the approach and at the door. The approach is clear with minor concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed, but there is some concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed with only minor concealment nearby. Movement is obstructed and there is no useful concealment.
Payoff or Value: What could an intruder see or remove quickly from this entrance?
Expensive vehicles, electronics, jewelry or other valuable property are visible or accessible and could be removed in under five minutes. Items of value are stored inside or outside in plain view and could be removed in about five minutes. Some valuable items are visible through windows and removal would probably take more than ten minutes. Some items are visible through windows, but the time required to remove them is unclear. No valuable items are visible through doors or windows, and the area is free of revealing clutter.
Ease of Access: How physically resistant is this entrance to forced or unauthorized access?
The entrance is unlocked, has no deadbolt, or nearby glass makes the doorknob easily reachable. Glass in or beside the door provides access to the doorknob and there is no deadbolt. Glass provides access and the deadbolt and doorknob use the same key. The door is solid with no reachable window access, and the deadbolt and doorknob use different keys. The door is solid with no reachable window access, separate lock keys and electronic deadbolt access.
Surveillance: How well is this entrance illuminated, monitored and visibly protected?
There is no exterior or motion lighting, alarm or camera; decorative lighting faces the house and interior lights are visible. Exterior lighting is poor, decorative lighting faces the house and there is no alarm or camera. Some exterior lighting exists, but alarm signs are old or mixed and cameras are absent, outdated or disconnected. The area is well lit, alarm signs appear current and maintained, and a camera may be present. The area is well lit with motion detection, visible alarm sensors and current maintained alarm signs.
Rear Entrance — TAPES Assessment
Threat: What best describes the current security posture and expected response at this entrance?
No adults are typically home during the day and no security measures are present. There is no established security posture and no dogs are present. Police or emergency response is expected to take more than 10 minutes. A loud or large dog is seen, heard or otherwise evident at the property. The property shows a high security posture, dogs may be present and an armed owner may be possible.
Approach: How easily could someone approach this entrance without being observed or delayed?
The entrance is easily accessible, with no fence and concealment both along the approach and at the door. The approach is clear with minor concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed, but there is some concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed with only minor concealment nearby. Movement is obstructed and there is no useful concealment.
Payoff or Value: What could an intruder see or remove quickly from this entrance?
Expensive vehicles, electronics, jewelry or other valuable property are visible or accessible and could be removed in under five minutes. Items of value are stored inside or outside in plain view and could be removed in about five minutes. Some valuable items are visible through windows and removal would probably take more than ten minutes. Some items are visible through windows, but the time required to remove them is unclear. No valuable items are visible through doors or windows, and the area is free of revealing clutter.
Ease of Access: How physically resistant is this entrance to forced or unauthorized access?
The entrance is unlocked, has no deadbolt, or nearby glass makes the doorknob easily reachable. Glass in or beside the door provides access to the doorknob and there is no deadbolt. Glass provides access and the deadbolt and doorknob use the same key. The door is solid with no reachable window access, and the deadbolt and doorknob use different keys. The door is solid with no reachable window access, separate lock keys and electronic deadbolt access.
Surveillance: How well is this entrance illuminated, monitored and visibly protected?
There is no exterior or motion lighting, alarm or camera; decorative lighting faces the house and interior lights are visible. Exterior lighting is poor, decorative lighting faces the house and there is no alarm or camera. Some exterior lighting exists, but alarm signs are old or mixed and cameras are absent, outdated or disconnected. The area is well lit, alarm signs appear current and maintained, and a camera may be present. The area is well lit with motion detection, visible alarm sensors and current maintained alarm signs.
Side Entrance — TAPES Assessment
Threat: What best describes the current security posture and expected response at this entrance?
No adults are typically home during the day and no security measures are present. There is no established security posture and no dogs are present. Police or emergency response is expected to take more than 10 minutes. A loud or large dog is seen, heard or otherwise evident at the property. The property shows a high security posture, dogs may be present and an armed owner may be possible.
Approach: How easily could someone approach this entrance without being observed or delayed?
The entrance is easily accessible, with no fence and concealment both along the approach and at the door. The approach is clear with minor concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed, but there is some concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed with only minor concealment nearby. Movement is obstructed and there is no useful concealment.
Payoff or Value: What could an intruder see or remove quickly from this entrance?
Expensive vehicles, electronics, jewelry or other valuable property are visible or accessible and could be removed in under five minutes. Items of value are stored inside or outside in plain view and could be removed in about five minutes. Some valuable items are visible through windows and removal would probably take more than ten minutes. Some items are visible through windows, but the time required to remove them is unclear. No valuable items are visible through doors or windows, and the area is free of revealing clutter.
Ease of Access: How physically resistant is this entrance to forced or unauthorized access?
The entrance is unlocked, has no deadbolt, or nearby glass makes the doorknob easily reachable. Glass in or beside the door provides access to the doorknob and there is no deadbolt. Glass provides access and the deadbolt and doorknob use the same key. The door is solid with no reachable window access, and the deadbolt and doorknob use different keys. The door is solid with no reachable window access, separate lock keys and electronic deadbolt access.
Surveillance: How well is this entrance illuminated, monitored and visibly protected?
There is no exterior or motion lighting, alarm or camera; decorative lighting faces the house and interior lights are visible. Exterior lighting is poor, decorative lighting faces the house and there is no alarm or camera. Some exterior lighting exists, but alarm signs are old or mixed and cameras are absent, outdated or disconnected. The area is well lit, alarm signs appear current and maintained, and a camera may be present. The area is well lit with motion detection, visible alarm sensors and current maintained alarm signs.
Garage Entrance — TAPES Assessment
Threat: What best describes the current security posture and expected response at this entrance?
No adults are typically home during the day and no security measures are present. There is no established security posture and no dogs are present. Police or emergency response is expected to take more than 10 minutes. A loud or large dog is seen, heard or otherwise evident at the property. The property shows a high security posture, dogs may be present and an armed owner may be possible.
Approach: How easily could someone approach this entrance without being observed or delayed?
The entrance is easily accessible, with no fence and concealment both along the approach and at the door. The approach is clear with minor concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed, but there is some concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed with only minor concealment nearby. Movement is obstructed and there is no useful concealment.
Payoff or Value: What could an intruder see or remove quickly from this entrance?
Expensive vehicles, electronics, jewelry or other valuable property are visible or accessible and could be removed in under five minutes. Items of value are stored inside or outside in plain view and could be removed in about five minutes. Some valuable items are visible through windows and removal would probably take more than ten minutes. Some items are visible through windows, but the time required to remove them is unclear. No valuable items are visible through doors or windows, and the area is free of revealing clutter.
Ease of Access: How physically resistant is this entrance to forced or unauthorized access?
The entrance is unlocked, has no deadbolt, or nearby glass makes the doorknob easily reachable. Glass in or beside the door provides access to the doorknob and there is no deadbolt. Glass provides access and the deadbolt and doorknob use the same key. The door is solid with no reachable window access, and the deadbolt and doorknob use different keys. The door is solid with no reachable window access, separate lock keys and electronic deadbolt access.
Surveillance: How well is this entrance illuminated, monitored and visibly protected?
There is no exterior or motion lighting, alarm or camera; decorative lighting faces the house and interior lights are visible. Exterior lighting is poor, decorative lighting faces the house and there is no alarm or camera. Some exterior lighting exists, but alarm signs are old or mixed and cameras are absent, outdated or disconnected. The area is well lit, alarm signs appear current and maintained, and a camera may be present. The area is well lit with motion detection, visible alarm sensors and current maintained alarm signs.
Guest House or Detached Structure — TAPES Assessment
Threat: What best describes the current security posture and expected response at this entrance?
No adults are typically home during the day and no security measures are present. There is no established security posture and no dogs are present. Police or emergency response is expected to take more than 10 minutes. A loud or large dog is seen, heard or otherwise evident at the property. The property shows a high security posture, dogs may be present and an armed owner may be possible.
Approach: How easily could someone approach this entrance without being observed or delayed?
The entrance is easily accessible, with no fence and concealment both along the approach and at the door. The approach is clear with minor concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed, but there is some concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed with only minor concealment nearby. Movement is obstructed and there is no useful concealment.
Payoff or Value: What could an intruder see or remove quickly from this entrance?
Expensive vehicles, electronics, jewelry or other valuable property are visible or accessible and could be removed in under five minutes. Items of value are stored inside or outside in plain view and could be removed in about five minutes. Some valuable items are visible through windows and removal would probably take more than ten minutes. Some items are visible through windows, but the time required to remove them is unclear. No valuable items are visible through doors or windows, and the area is free of revealing clutter.
Ease of Access: How physically resistant is this entrance to forced or unauthorized access?
The entrance is unlocked, has no deadbolt, or nearby glass makes the doorknob easily reachable. Glass in or beside the door provides access to the doorknob and there is no deadbolt. Glass provides access and the deadbolt and doorknob use the same key. The door is solid with no reachable window access, and the deadbolt and doorknob use different keys. The door is solid with no reachable window access, separate lock keys and electronic deadbolt access.
Surveillance: How well is this entrance illuminated, monitored and visibly protected?
There is no exterior or motion lighting, alarm or camera; decorative lighting faces the house and interior lights are visible. Exterior lighting is poor, decorative lighting faces the house and there is no alarm or camera. Some exterior lighting exists, but alarm signs are old or mixed and cameras are absent, outdated or disconnected. The area is well lit, alarm signs appear current and maintained, and a camera may be present. The area is well lit with motion detection, visible alarm sensors and current maintained alarm signs.
Other Entrance — TAPES Assessment
Threat: What best describes the current security posture and expected response at this entrance?
No adults are typically home during the day and no security measures are present. There is no established security posture and no dogs are present. Police or emergency response is expected to take more than 10 minutes. A loud or large dog is seen, heard or otherwise evident at the property. The property shows a high security posture, dogs may be present and an armed owner may be possible.
Approach: How easily could someone approach this entrance without being observed or delayed?
The entrance is easily accessible, with no fence and concealment both along the approach and at the door. The approach is clear with minor concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed, but there is some concealment at the entrance. Movement is obstructed with only minor concealment nearby. Movement is obstructed and there is no useful concealment.
Payoff or Value: What could an intruder see or remove quickly from this entrance?
Expensive vehicles, electronics, jewelry or other valuable property are visible or accessible and could be removed in under five minutes. Items of value are stored inside or outside in plain view and could be removed in about five minutes. Some valuable items are visible through windows and removal would probably take more than ten minutes. Some items are visible through windows, but the time required to remove them is unclear. No valuable items are visible through doors or windows, and the area is free of revealing clutter.
Ease of Access: How physically resistant is this entrance to forced or unauthorized access?
The entrance is unlocked, has no deadbolt, or nearby glass makes the doorknob easily reachable. Glass in or beside the door provides access to the doorknob and there is no deadbolt. Glass provides access and the deadbolt and doorknob use the same key. The door is solid with no reachable window access, and the deadbolt and doorknob use different keys. The door is solid with no reachable window access, separate lock keys and electronic deadbolt access.
Surveillance: How well is this entrance illuminated, monitored and visibly protected?
There is no exterior or motion lighting, alarm or camera; decorative lighting faces the house and interior lights are visible. Exterior lighting is poor, decorative lighting faces the house and there is no alarm or camera. Some exterior lighting exists, but alarm signs are old or mixed and cameras are absent, outdated or disconnected. The area is well lit, alarm signs appear current and maintained, and a camera may be present. The area is well lit with motion detection, visible alarm sensors and current maintained alarm signs.
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