More residential robberies and burglaries occur during December than any other month. The holiday season is conductive to robbery because people are more likely to have large amounts of money and valuable gift items in their home. They are also more likely to be away from home, whether traveling, shopping or attending parties.
People may actually be advertently advertising the types of items that are inside their homes. When people throw empty boxes in alley or trash bins, it alerts a prowler that there are some nice things available. Since the presents are often groups under the tree, stealing is actually very easy. Other crimes, such as strong-armed robbery and pocket-picking, are also more common during the holiday season. People need to be alert to the possibility of crime during the holiday season.
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If you’ve looked at recent crime statistics, you’d probably agree that there’s no time like the present to reassess your home security system. There are many inexpensive and not-so-inexpensive home security systems you can install that will help to deter the common burglar.
The first thing to do when deciding on a home security system is to find areas of your home that are particularly vulnerable. Is your property well-lighted? Do you have adequate locks on your doors and windows? Are there areas on your property (such as around high shrubs or in your garage) where a burglar could hide while he decides on a plan of action?
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The sun has gone down and the moon shines dimly through clouds in the dark, night sky. Except for the occasional sound of clicking crickets, all has become quiet in the neighborhood. You and your family are sleeping soundly when, suddenly, a loud bang is heard and you quickly realize someone is trying to break into your home.
Unlike similar situations in the movies, you do not have a baseball bat hidden under your bed and are not equipped with a loaded gun with which to frighten the trespasser away. So what now? Perhaps you can call 911. But what if the burglar has cut your telephone lines?
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Two houses sit next to each other on the same street. The one on the right has an elaborate home security system complete with motion detectors, an outdoor siren, an inside alarm and a telephone connection to the police department. The one on the left doesn’t have an alarm system. Which home is protected against burglary?
You can protect your home by taking precautions. Technological advances make the newest alarm systems more reliable and efficient than those on the market just a few years ago. The motion detectors are much more stable, control panels have a lot more options. Today we’ve got a little mini-computer looking at what’s going on in front of it, and all central processing units have microprocessors.
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If your idea of a good home security system is a broom handle inserted in a sliding glass door track, a burglar is liable to sweep your valuables right out from underneath your feet. The broom handle has become America’s standard security system and, although it may have worked once, it no longer is enough.
Homeowners today must take precautions in establishing strong security protection in and around the home. The key is to make your house key the only way to enter your home. To prevent burglars from doing their job, take seriously the security of your house. The following checklist will help you determine whether your home is safe.
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More residential robberies and burglaries occur during December than any other month. The holiday season is conductive to robbery because people are more likely to have large amounts of money and valuable gift items in their home. They are also more likely to be away from home, whether traveling, shopping or attending parties.
