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Often times we take it for granted our security at home and in today's world, we do need to remain vigilant about things we do that could compromise our safety. It is no longer Mayberry RFD where everyone leaves their doors unlocked, but home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Here are a few tips to consider:
- Everyone loves an inviting home including burglars. Make sure it looks occupied and is difficult to break in.
- Always lock outside doors and windows even if you’re only gone for a brief time.
- Lock gates and fences.
- Leave lights on when you leave; consider timers to automatically control the lights.
- Keep your garage door closed even when you’re home; don’t tempt thieves with what you have in your garage.
- It is easy to go online and stop our mail and newspaper delivery when you’re out of town or get a neighbor to pick it up for you.
- A HUGE NO-NO don't post on any social media sites that you’re out of town or away from home, it is like advertising your home is unprotected.
- Equally dangerous could be allowing certain social network sites to track your location.
- Don’t leave keys under doormats, in flowerpots or the plastic rocks; thieves know about those hiding places and even more than you can think.
- Trim the shrubs from around your home; don’t give criminals a place to hide.
- Use exterior motion detectors and yard lighting.
- Have an alarm system and use it when you leave home and go to bed.
- Put 3 ½” deck screws in door plates and door hinges.
- Have good deadbolts on all exterior doors.
- Exterior doors should be solid core.
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