Top Ten Security Tips
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Are you the next victim? A burglary takes place in the U.S. every 14.6 seconds according to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program Crime Clock.
Did you know: Most burglars work alone and tend to probe a neighborhood looking for the right residence and the right opportunity. Burglaries occur when there are obvious signs that no one is home. Most criminals are looking for things that are small, expensive, and can easily be converted to cash. Items like money, blank checks & account details, jewelry, guns, watches, laptop computers, and other small electronic devices are high on the list. If you don’t know how many keys to your home other people have it is a very good idea to have your home re-keyed by a professional locksmith.
The following are 10 simple tips for Protecting Your Home and Property.
- Lock your door and windows. Always check and lock the door that connects the house to the garage. Burglars know that specific door is frequently left unlocked.
- Make sure you house has a lived-in look when you leave for the day and especially if you go out of town;
- Use a $9.00 plug-in light timer on one or more lamps.
- Don’t let newspapers or mail accumulate when you’re away.
- Put thorny shrubs under/around your windows, especially outside children’s rooms.
- Have an American Flag outside and visible. Burglars often believe a flag displayed means a gun owner lives there.
- Display a “Warning – Guard Dog” sign even if you don’t have a dog.
- Leave a stereo or clock radio playing at moderate volume during the day or evening when you are away.
- Clearly display burglar alarm decals and yard signs.
- Always draw shades and curtains when you leave the home.
- Be aware and watchful in rental or multi-family communities of who strangers move in with neighbors
- The single most effective tool is to have a no-hassle home Security System that is affordable and reliable.
Go to www.locksnmore.com for more information.