Since
most home burglaries occur when your home is unoccupied here are a few safety
precautions and tips to take.
- Remove Obscurity: Make sure there are not bushes blocking windows
that may hide a burglar breaking in.
- Present an Occupied Appearance: Most burglars have no interest in
meeting their victims so simply leave a few lights on to make it seem that
you're home.
- Reveal Nothing: Use only
service people or companies that are strongly referred by friends. Don't risk revealing anything about your
valuables to strangers.
- Personal Information: Write only your name on key rings for
parking lots, carwahes and service garages. Do not give the wrong people
your personal information.
- Clean Your Lawn: An unkempt lawn indicates that the homeowner is
away for a long period of time so keep your lawn clean and mowed
regularly.
- Daily Safety Checks: Make
sure that your alarm system is turned on at night and in your
absence. Use doors with wide-angled
peep holes that are at heights everyone can use. Include electronic motion sensors near
peripheral doors and install glass break detectors near windows. Keep all doors locked at night and when
you are not home.