While violent crime rates continue to
drop around the country, property crimes are on the increase. In fact, the
latest round of crime statistics for the United States is quite
sobering.Last year alone there were 2,222,196 burglaries – that’s one break
in every 14 seconds! Those burglaries lasted, on average, just 90 seconds each
and cost home owners over $2,000 (not including the cost for home
repairs).If that’s not scary enough 28% of those burglaries happened when
one or more of the occupants were at home. Intruders aren’t as wary about
breaking in when you’re around as you may think.In fact, much of what you
think you may know about burglaries is wrong. Most break-ins occur in
residential homes, not businesses. And these heinous criminals aren’t lurking
in the shadows and picking your locks to get at your stuff. 85% of burglaries
happen in broad daylight (between 10 AM and 3 PM) and most (up to 2/3) of those
intruders gain access to the home through an unlocked window
or door.Here at B&D Security we strongly believe that education is
the key to your safety and security and we’re committed to protecting you, your
loved ones, and your belongings.So what can you do to protect yourself, your
family, and your possessions from this unrelenting assault? Here are 5 tips
from B&D Security you can use to stay
safe.
- Consider an alarm
system – finding the perfect system that fits your needs is key.
They don’t have to cost a lot of money either. Something as simple as a few
motion sensors or a couple of security cameras may be all you need to deter any
potential burglar. - Lock your doors and
windows – it sounds silly but most burglars get into houses
unimpeded through unlocked doors and windows. Always lock everything – even
when you’re home – to prevent unwanted
visitors. - Examine
your doors and windows – Are your locks as strong as you think?
Consider installing metal or heavy wood doors on all entryways and always
install a deadbolt. Be sure that the deadbolt you select extends at least one
inch into the door’s jamb and if your lock is within 40 inches of a window you
may want to install a double-cylinder deadbolt (which requires a key to open
from the inside as well). You can also install keyed locking devices on all
of your windows, just be sure that family members know where they can find keys
if an emergency arises. - Be smart with
information security – never leave a message on your answering
machine, Facebook, MySpace or other social media sites about going away for
vacations, extended weekend trips, or even quick runs to the grocery store.
To burglars these are like advertisements for blue light specials at your
house. - Install automated or timed
switches – lights, televisions, and even radios can be turned on
remotely or via timer to make it appears as if you are home when you’re not.
This may not keep hardcore burglars out but it will deter opportunistic thieves
looking for a quick payday.
new safety tips you can start using right away to keep your home and family
safe.
Noel Gomez
Manager
Manager
Cell (562) 325 4359
Fax (562) 821 2904
