The Maricopa Police Department says that the best home security involves multiple deterrents to dissuade opportunists and thieves from making your home a target.
Contrary to what you see on TV, most homes are burglarized during the day when residents are out.
Burglars do not want to confront anybody. At the first sign of occupancy, they're gone. They just want to grab property and sell it. The criminals know that when someone is in the house, it changes the crime classification.
Because of this, thieves frequently pose as solicitors, he says. If no one answers the door, that's their cue to head around back and break in. Outsmart a thief with these home security tactics on the cheap.
1. The 'Duh' Factor - It's amazing how often people leave their home with doors and windows open or unlocked! Even an open garage door is an invitation to come in and take what you want! If a thief sees a bike in an open garage, it's an easy mobile crime to commit. We call this a crime of opportunity. LOCK UP YOUR HOME, IT'S FREE.
2. The Neighborhood - Your neighbors can be the best home security. Get to know that nosy next door neighbor of yours and let them know when you are going to be out of town so they can watch out for your place while you are gone.
3. Protecting Access Points - Make sure that ALL of your window and doors locks are sturdy and secure. Replace any wobbly or weakened deadbolts and reinforce your windows with dowels or slide locks for just a couple of bucks. Buy Now: http://goo.gl/My4Pnc
4. A Tidy Yard - Make it difficult for burglars to conceal themselves by keeping your bushes, shrubs and trees trimmed back. A well kept and clean property also tells a burglar that you care about your property and likely maintain the doors and locks too.
5. Dusk Till Dawn - For about $30 you can turn your outside lights into dusk till dawn lighting. This way you don't have to remember to turn them on and off each day and night! Great exterior lighting is a huge deterrent for burglars, they don't want to be seen. Buy Now: http://goo.gl/zUbsmN
Nobody can afford the trouble of being burglarized, but anyone can handle the cost of these cheap and easy ways to protect your home and deter burglars. Another thing to consider, joining up with your neighborhood block watch group and help out the community!
