Home break-ins happen all over the world, and it has happened more often in some parts of California. There are ways to make your home less of a target and harder for intruders to break into.
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Ways to Make your Home Less Attractive for Break Ins
1. Ways to Make Your Home
Less Attractive for Break-Ins
2. Home break-ins happen all over the world, and
it has happened more often in some parts of
California. There are ways to make your home
less of a target and harder for intruders to
break into. The San Jose Police Department
has some great tips, and I have listed a few
below.
3. 1. Set indoor lamps on timers. This is so when you
are away, it still appears as if somebody is home.
2. Have motion detectors on your outside lights.
3. Trim all shrubs and trees away from your home.
These can give potential intruders cover to hide
behind.
4. Lock your windows and doors! This seems
simple, but a lot of people fail to check locks before
they leave for the day, or go to bed.
4. 5. Install deadbolts on all exterior doors. Handle
locks alone are easily broken into.
6. If you don’t have timers for your lamps, leave
lights on in your home while you are away.
7. Set your alarm. A lot of people who have alarm
systems don’t even set them because it is a hassle.
It will not work if it is not armed!
8. Get a security system. There are a lot of
companies that offer free installation with a contract,
or a special rate if you pay for installation.
5. 9. Set your alarm. A lot of people who have alarm
systems don’t even set them because it is a hassle. It
will not work if it is not armed!
10. Alarm company decals and signs outside of your
home can deter intruders.
11. If you are going out of town, stop mail and
newspaper services so it doesn’t pile up.
12. Sliding glass doors are easily broken into. Use
extra locks and precautions such as a lock bar to
prevent intrusion.
6. 13. Store bikes, grills, and lawnmowers out of sight if
you don’t have a shed.
14. If you do have a shed, make sure it is locked.
15. Put curtains up on basement and garage
windows.
16. When you purchase or move into a new home,
change all of the exterior locks.
17. A lot of newer windows have security tabs or pins
that you can pull out to keep your window from
opening more than a few inches.