Preventing home burglary
According to the FBI, there is a home burglary every 15 seconds. These simple home safety tips can make your home a less vulnerable target for burglars.
- Lock all outside doors before you leave the home and before you go to bed.
- Lock all windows when away. Lock all the windows before you go to bed.
- Lock the gate to your yard.
- Use outdoor lighting, properly placed, to discourage burglary.
- Keep the garage door closed and locked.
- Pick up your newspaper daily. If you are out of town, have a neighbor pick it up for you each day.
- Have someone take care of your yard when you are out of town.
- Do not leave keys in a "special hiding place". The burglars know them all.
- Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, contact the police immediately.
- Consider purchasing and using a monitored home security system.
- Talk to your local police department for additional advice on how to make your home less vulnerable.
Source: FBI
