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Burglary Prevention
Protect
yourself against home burglary using affordable wireless home security
systems. Whether you live in a house, a
condo or an apartment, a break-in can permanently shatter your feeling
of security at home.
According to FBI
statistics, a house, apartment or condominium is burglarized once every
15 seconds. Fortunately
burglary is
probably the most preventable of crimes. By taking a few simple
precautions, you can dramatically reduce the risks.
Of course, every
home and every situation is different, and there are no guarantees.
The
first step is to determine what kind of threat you are trying to
protect against. For example, defending against personal threats, such
as assault, requires different measures than defending against burglary.
Most
home burglars do not give great amounts of thought to planning the job
and assessing the benefits vs. dangers, but understanding how they
choose a target can go a long way in reducing your chances of being a
victim.
Most
burglars look for:
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Something worth
stealing
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Easy access
combined with low visibility
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A home that is
unoccupied
Did you know? More residential
burglaries occur during the day because homes tend to be vacant more
often.
How to
prevent break-ins:
•
Fool
them by making your home look occupied all the time. Fake
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Use automatic timers on lights when away from home.
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Always
park your cars in the garage with the garage door shut. A burglar may
otherwise notice a pattern that a closed garage door or no cars in the
driveway means no one is home. Closing the garage door and having
curtains or blinds on the garage windows also hides some of your
belongings.
• Place radios on automatic timers
and raise the volume so they can be heard outside.
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Lower the sound of your telephone ringer and answering machine so that
they can't be heard outside.
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Never leave notes on your door that can tip off burglars.
When away for more than a day:
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If possible, have your telephone calls forwarded when you are away from
home. Burglars sometimes check to see if someone is home by making a
telephone call.
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Have a trusted neighbor pick up the mail and newspaper. If possible, do
not have either stopped. That gives information about you being away
from home to others whom you do not know.
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If away for an extended period, have a plan in place to have the grass
mowed or snow shoveled.
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If you are away from home on garbage pickup day, ask a trusted neighbor
to put your garbage cans out to the street and take them back in. You
may wish to have your neighbor use your garbage cans while you are out.
Burglars sometimes check for empty cans as a sign the family is away.
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There are systems available that will open and close window draperies
by timer. Constantly open or closed curtains can tip the burglar off
that no one is home.
•
Even if you don't need specific help, always tell a trusted neighbor if
you are going to be gone for a few days.
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If you are going to be gone for an extended period, ask your local
police to check your home periodically.
In
short, make your house look the same whether you are away or at home.
Eliminate hiding
places
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Make sure there is
good lighting around the place where you park.
•
Install motion detector lights around your house instead of just
leaving lights on at night. The lights coming on and turning off
attract the attention of neighbors. Install these lights at least 8
feet above the ground so they are more difficult to disable.
•
Install the motion detector lights so they light all doors and windows.
Doors, since they are the preferred entry point, should be the first
priority to illuminate, followed by windows.
•
Remove bushes and shrubs from around the house, especially under
windows and next to doors. Keep your yard free of overgrowth.
•
If you DO have shrubs and bushes, select ones with thorns to deter
potential intruders from hiding in them.
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Install a security alarm system with a loud alarm and/or flashing
lights. This will attract the attention of neighbors. If you install an
alarm, display the decals, and remember to test the system
periodically.
Use common sense
caution
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Always lock all
doors and windows when you leave the house.
•
Use a peephole to identify visitors before opening your door.
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Do not hide spare keys outside your home, instead give one to a trusted
neighbor.
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Do not provide your house keys to service people.
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Do not invite strangers into your home.
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Do not have money or jewelry lying out in view from a window. If
possible, keep jewelry and other small valuables and important
documents in a safe deposit box.
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Do not tell strangers your daily routines.
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If you are at home working outside, leave all other doors that are out
of sight locked.
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Avoid telling others about the valuables in your home.
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If you have children, discuss home security with them, such as not
talking with strangers about their home, its contents or family
schedules.
Make
your home a harder target
Did
you know? The average burglar will spend no more than four to five
minutes trying to break into a residence.
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When moving into a new residence, have the locks changed.
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Consult a good locksmith to make sure you have the correct types of
locks on your doors and windows.
Secure your exterior doors and any doors
from attached garages by installing:
- Good
quality deadbolt door locks
- Security-type
door strikes
- Strong,
properly installed doors and doorframes that cannot be spread apart
- Secure
your windows by installing additional locks and installing
impact-resistant glass on any windows within 42" of a door lock. This
will make it more difficult to break the glass, reach in, and unlock
the lock.
- Prune
lower branches of trees near your house if they could help a burglar
gain access to a second story window.
- Secure
your patio door with a pin-type lock, a key lock, or a steel rod
inserted into the door channel.
- Secure your
garage by installing automatic openers or bolt-type locks on each end
of the garage doors.
Take
time to become knowledgeable about your situation and your options so
that you can best decide what to do. And remember, you can also ask
your local police department for advice.
Mark
your belongings with an engraving pen so that they can be traced and
return them to you if stolen. These pens are usually available at your
local police station. Ask your police department what numbers to use
when marking your belongings. Never mark them with your social security
number.
Be a good neighbor
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Organize a cookout
or other apartment or neighborhood get together so neighbors can get to
know one another.
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Organize or participate in an Apartment Watch or Neighborhood Watch
program.
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Arrange for a local police officer to complete an apartment security
survey, or educate your neighborhood about specific safety
concerns.
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If you are an apartment dweller, notify management if you notice burned
out light bulbs, dark corridors, broken locks on mailboxes and doors
and/or other safety concerns.
•
Call the police immediately if you see suspicious activity in your
neighborhood.
And
most importantly always go with your gut feeling. If something doesn't
feel right, it probably isn't.
Please
feel free to Contact Us
if you have any questions or concerns you would
like to discuss with us. We would love to hear from you. info@stopburglarfreecrimeinfo.com
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