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What Burglars Want You To Keep Doing
Are you leaving hints about what valuables you have when you’re not home?
When it comes to protecting your home, there a few things to do that seem obvious: Locking your doors when you leave, setting your security system at night. But there are some things that burglars with even the lowest IQ’s just don’t want you figure out.
1. Let them in
Letting delivery men into your home for deliveries usually isn’t necessary. Criminals sometimes moonlight as robbers after scoping out your home. This may not be the case most of the time, but if you must let them in, demand to see ID.
1. Let then use the bathroom
If a service worker you don’t know asks to use your bathroom, it’s best to learn to say no. Its very easy to unlock your window to get in later.
1. Only lock the front door
Your back door, second story windows, and window above the kitchen sink are all practical openings into your home. Protect them, too.
1. Leave your alarm system in plain sight
When installing your alarms, make sure the keypad or control box can’t be seen from the outside. You don’t want burglars to see if you’ve forgotten to arm it.
1. Answer the door for strangers
When a stranger knocks asking for directions, they could be testing your vulnerability or scoping out your home. It’s not a crime to ignore your doorbell.
1. Use a front porch flowerpot
Burglars of all I.Q. levels will know to look under doormats, flowerpots, garden pebbles, and so on for a house key. Leave your spare with a trusted neighbor or friend.
1. Leave out your kids’ toys
That shiny new bike you saved up to buy for your kid’s birthday could lure burglars to your house, because it indicates more shiny things inside.
1. Reveal your new purchases
When you purchase new electronics or high ticket items, make sure the packaging isn’t proudly displayed on the curb. Let your friends or neighbors know your got a new Smart TV, not burglars.
1. Brag about vacation
Don’t let everyone on social media know that you’re taking an extravagant tropical vacation for three very long weeks. You don’t know who’s looking, so just post some #tbt photos when you’re back home instead.
1. Open the shades
Sunset are beautiful, but when it starts to get dark outside and all your lights are on, burglars can scope out your most valuable items.
1. Leave out your ladders and tools
Even if you’re going to be back out in the yard early in the morning, put your tools away. Don’t make it easy for burglars to break in with own tools.

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August 26, 2016
Tips To Beat The Grinch

This time of year sees the biggest shopping weeks of the year. Whatever the reason, his shoes or the season, the Grinch is on the prowl more than ever.
With all of the home electronic products and “Must-Have” items, the temptation for thieves is much higher.
Here are some tips to help beat the Grinch, and keep your home or business secure over the Christmas holidays:

1. Install a motion sensor flood light. Good outdoor lighting prevents burglars from approaching a house as they do not want to be seen – or recognized!
2. Be careful how you install outdoor Christmas lights. Don’t run extension cords through windows. This provides an easy point of entry for criminals.
3. Don’t put boxes out with recycling. It’s like advertising to the whole neighborhood that you have new, expensive items. Break your boxes down more than you normally would, and if possible, take them to a recycling depot directly.
4. Avoid the Facebook Countdown! Don’t post your upcoming Christmas holiday, when your leaving, and how long you’ll be gone. Rather, wait until you return and then post the pictures of your wonderful vacation.
5. Strengthen doors and windows. A few dead-bolts and new window hinges can significantly increase the security of your home.
6. Close the curtains! Don’t keep the presents or other valuable items next to the window for all to see.
7. Ask for help!! If you going away over the Christmas holidays – even for a weekend visit – ask a friend or neighbor to collect your mail, and shovel the driveway/sidewalk. You may owe them a favour, but your home will have the illusion of being occupied, making it less attractive to burglars.
8. Lock up the garage. In addition to protecting valuable items like tools, lawnmowers and bikes, keeping your garage or shed secure prevents burglars from being able to use your tools to force their entry.
9. Don’t hide keys. Burglars know to look for spare keys under rocks, in flowerpots, or above door ledges. Give the spare key to family or trusted neighbor, or invest in a lockbox.
10. Set your alarm! Statistics show that a home with monitored security is three-times less likely to be broken into. Teach the whole family how to properly arm the system, and always use it.

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December 2, 2013
Proper Lighting

Now that the days are shorter, it gets dark out much earlier. That’s why maintaining proper lighting around the exterior of your home or business is so important.
A well light house is less attractive to a burglar as it increases the chances of him being recognized.

Proper lighting deters criminals from breaking into a house as it makes it easier to see them and to recognize them. Motion sensor flood lights are a good way to accomplish this.
Make sure your lights are installed where they cannot be easily reached. A hard, outdoor case makes it harder to break as well. The lights should cover at least 2-4 ft, as a minimum
Lighting is one of the most important and easiest ways to deter criminal activity. The potential for criminal activity is greatly reduced when proper lighting is used. It increases your visibility and reduces the fear of crime.
Lighting with automatic sensors are good step up in creating a safe and secure environment.

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November 29, 2013