Common Home Security Mistakes
Don't make your home an easy target for a break-in by making these common home security mistakes!
Leaving a door or window unlocked
This one seems obvious but many home break-ins occur because the homeowner has simply made it too easy for the burglar by forgetting to lock doors or windows. Often burglars are opportunistic and will go from house to house looking for quick and easy access.
Hiding a key outside
Leaving a ladder or tools outside
Relying on a barking dog
Announcing you are not home on social media
Forgetting to turn on your security system
Putting valuables near a window
NEVER leave money, jewellery, laptops or other items of value within view and easy reach of windows. A burglar is usually looking for items that are easy to access and easy to carry so they can be in and out of your home as fast as possible.
Providing hiding places in your garden
Forgetting to stop the mail or have someone collect it
Leaving no lights on while you are away
Not having enough outdoor lighting
Poor quality or fake security
Don't rely on just one type of home security!
As much as all of these tips are great to remember and put into place, the BEST form of security is one that will STOP a thief from being able to gain access into your home!
Even if all doors and windows are well locked, the next most common entry point during a home burglary is through the smashed glass of an exposed window. This is often at the rear of the home where the intruder has more privacy. Sure an alarm system may then be triggered and even a monitoring company alerted. However thieves realise they still have a window of opportunity to grab easy to reach and carry items then flee the scene before anyone has responded to the alarm.
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