Is your home unprotected against the burglars? A lot of homeowners these days are taking it really easy when it comes to the protection of their house. Which is why you find so many burglaries happening. In the following article we talk about the four mistakes that homeowners tend to make that makes their house attractive to burglars…
1. Leaving Doors Unlocked
This may seem to be an obvious mistake but it’s not. A lot of people tend to trust their neighbors way too much and think their neighborhood is the safest. However, the thing is – having such a mindset makes you even more vulnerable than those who live in dangerous neighborhoods because they at least lock their doors. Leaving your doors unlocked is simply inviting burglars in your home. So each time you leave home, don’t just lock your doors, but also your windows. It’s even better if you use an advanced home security system from a company like Vivint.
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Using Basic Door Locks
If you use a simple door lock then you’re making the burglar’s job easier. He will have no problem breaking in if the lock isn’t right. If the lock at your doors is a “door knob type” then it’s better that you get a locksmith to install deadbolts for safety. Since they are sturdier, the burglars will have a hard time breaking in. However, if you want to go a step further and ensure that there is real safety at your home while you’re away, then it’s recommended that you get a Vivint home security system that is highly advanced.
3. Leaving Your Key in an Unsafe
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For that reason, many other innocent people are deathly afraid to leave their house. People cannot enjoy typical family time without even thinking that there might be a shooter ready to fire. It is such a shame that citizens of the United States do not even feel safe in their own country. In order for people to live peacefully; our crime rate needs to be lowered drastically. It is crazy to imagine that our country has one of the highest crime rates. We have crime rates thirty times higher than Great Britain and Australia. People are trying so hard to lower crime rates, but they always creep back up. The point is that in order for us, citizens, to live in a much safer and peaceful life, we need to try even harder to lower our crime
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When George Orwell wrote his acclaimed novel “Nineteen Eighty Four” in 1949, even he would be surprised at how things he wrote then would become part of society 60 years on. Results of the “Big Brother” effect which he predicted in his novel are now to be seen frequently in our daily newspapers. With the crime rate in Ireland, particularly the alarming increase in burglaries, home-owners are becoming more and more worried. Thousands of people are investing in high-tech security systems to protect their houses from being burgled. With S.S.I.A.’s still maturing at the moment, electronic gates, high fences, motion sensors and C.C.T.V. cameras in particular are popping up in communities around the country. These systems are installed to deter thieves from entering people’s homes but home-owners don’t seem to realise that by having such high security, they are literally telling people that they have something to protect. Apart from this, these systems also have side effects on the people who have them installed. Gone is the feeling of neighbourliness and community that rural Ireland boasted about for so many years. With the increasing number of ribbon developments in rural areas, things are getting to a stage where people have never even met their neighbours. Sturdy doors and strong gates may keep unwanted visitors out but they also discourage people from “popping round for a chat.” One has to wonder where this is going to end. It has been proven that over 55% of people who installed house alarms in 2005 did so after being burgled themselves.
We all know someone who has either gotten their personal belongings damaged or somebody who did the damaging. No matter the location, people can use graffiti or even random objects used to smash things to destroy another individual 's possessions. Although this is highly illegal, it can still be done. Many vandalizers pick these acts to humiliate the victim. The vandalizers may be seeking attention, which is why they do these risky things. Vandalism can be prevented at a costly price, but can only cover inside the house. This can lead to fear or feeling unsafe. The continual feeling of fear may leave the victim with anxiety. You cannot prevent everything, so there will be times the victims will have to repair their damaged
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Have you recently moved into a home with a garage? Is this the first house you've owned with an actual garage? While taking care of your garage and garage doors isn't very complicated, there are still some things that you should keep in mind. Here is a list of common misconceptions about garage doors, as well as the truth behind them: You can ignore garage doors, unless they are broken. Many people pay very little attention to their garage doors, only to be surprised one day when they are unable to get their vehicle out of the garage one morning.
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There are many ways to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime. The three most important areas to lessen the chances are to educate yourself, pay more attention and hardening the target.
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How often is it that we are late for work or school because we could not find our keys? On how many occasions have we humans been locked out of our dorms or houses and yet have our keys remain warm and cozy inside?
In my hometown and many other towns, the streets are very dangerous. Gangs wander throughout the town; If I don’t join one I might be harmed. If I do join one, I could still be harmed. Many people are so afraid of the thought of facing those gangs that they lock themselves in their houses. Even if the gangs do not harm me, the police or military might ‘accidently’ shoot me, like they do to many others.
A home burglary investigation, the objectives of this type of investigation, and how the objectives will relate to a successful completion. The first objective of a home burglary investigation is crime detection. Typically a home burglary is reported by the homeowner, once they have returned from being away. It could be found by the detection of property loss, or a forced entry point. A report by neighbors who keep an eye on their neighborhood and observe the burglary in progress is another example of crime detection. Naturally, a better outcome would be to have someone, a witness who sees the suspect enter the residence, report it. This will take us to the second objective much more quickly. A burglary in progress is dispatched immediately with a minimum of two officers, while a burglary report is dispatched within thirty minutes with a one officer response (Columbus Police 2007). The police will be dispatched to a burglary in progress quicker and with a larger response.