During the few minutes that you review these Five Ways To Prevent Thieves and Intruders article thieves will break into about 20 homes.
Break-In Prevention Is Critical For Your Safety. The startling rate of home break-ins reveals a serious problem. It is important – especially for families concerned about their safety or well-being – to prevent criminals from targeting your home. While no one can fully guarantee that a home will not be targeted, you can take the steps necessary to make sure your home isn’t spotted as an easy mark.
Thieves often “case” a neighborhood before they attempt to break-in. If you take the following steps, chances are that a thief will see your home as too difficult a challenge, and will likely turn away rather than risk a burglary.
1: Install Double Locks Double key deadbolts require a key to enter, AND to exit your home.
Thieves wary of getting caught will often choose a different home rather than risk getting caught inside a home.
2: Install Security Cameras
Security cameras are an affordable way to put burglars on record for all to see. Both indoor and outdoor security cameras can connect with a computer to record the video. Even if you don’t want the expense of the real thing, just placing cameras around your home can be an effective deterrent. Be sure that they look real since thieves can easily identify cheap fake cameras.
3: Install Motion Activated Lights
One of the greatest fears criminals have is to bring light to their activities. Install motion-sensing lights to identify movement in the dark places around your home. Light up those dark shadows with floodlights, and you will greatly decrease the likelihood of a nighttime break-in.
4: Install Security Glass Windows
If a criminal believes you are not home, they may be so bold as to break through your window to gain access inside. The windows may make noise, but it’s quick and easy to get through standard window glass if you’re trying to get in. An investment in security windows provides a tough barrier for criminals to get through.
5: Install Hurricane Shutters Over Doors and Windows
Hurricane shutters provide strong protection over the windows of your home. This helps you prepare for hazardous weather and hurricane winds without having to board up your windows. It also can prevent criminals from trying to break into your home through your windows. A common thief can spend hours trying to break through the tough shutters without success. Thieves may be able to cut off electricity to avoid an alarm, but shutters are a tough and durable form of prevention that doesn’t depend on electricity!
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