Crime prevention can be as easy as communities across the country raise awareness about crime and what can be done to help prevent it. In the United States crimes against homes including burglary outnumber violent crimes 8 to 1. Statistics also reveal that burglars will spend almost an hour of surveillance before targeting which home or business to break into and less than 4 minutes actually robbing your premises.
Global Security Solutions (GSS) experts have established a list of things a business or home owner can do to help reduce the chances of your home or business becoming victims of criminals.
Listed Below Are 20 Business & Home Security Tips:
- All external doors should have a solid core protected by a quality deadbolt, including the door between the garage and house. Make sure all windows including second story windows are secured with high quality locks.
- Acquire a home security alarm system that is monitored 24/7 from a central monitoring location, and if you purchase a home that already has a security system, make sure to change the entry code.
- Keep your home or business well lighted at night with motion sensor detectors attached to external lights. The very last thing a criminal wants is a spotlight shining on him as he sneaks up to a home or business. Also keep your landscaping trimmed so shrubs don’t hide your windows and consider planting holly bushes next to exterior windows.
- Crooks love it when doors are unlocked or a spare key hidden under a plant or mat – criminals will find it Even better, consider installing a keypad lock on your front door so you don’t have to worry about keys. While we’re talking about the outside, remember to use a padlock or cable lock to secure gates and fences around your home.
- Working parents with latchkey kids should consider a remote entry/home-management system that lets you use your cell phone to monitor cameras at home, unlock doors, turn lights on and off and receive text alerts when the kids come home from school.
- If you’re going away, even for a few days, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house and collect newspapers and mail (or have deliveries stopped until you return). Also, put a few lights on timers so it looks like someone is home.
- Don’t let your kids play alone outside or in public places.
- Never put your child’s name on clothes, jewelry, hats, back packs and other belongings that people can readily see.
- Teach your children to never say “I am home alone” when they answer the phone. Tell them to let the answering machine pick up or say “my mom and dad are busy and can’t come to the phone.”
- It is very hard to protect your home or business from criminals; most home intrusions are done by amateurs. These thugs are more easily thwarted if you employ some security precautions.
- Plan to “burglar proof” you and your family. You’ll discover any weaknesses in your security system that may have previously escaped your notice.
- When you go out for a short time lock your home including all windows
- When moving into a new home makes sure to change all the locks and tumblers.
- A thief will look for places to disconnect your security system so hide all wiring
- Use timers to switch lights and tv on and off when you are away from home.
- Fix buggy alarm systems that go off for no reason. Your neighbors may ignore your security system
- Chage your locks as soon as possible if you lose your key
- If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he or she has a high-quality bike lock and remind to attach the bike to a secure object (like a bike rack).
- Another good defense against burglars is man’s best friend his Dog. Even a tiny, loud dog can be very effective – crooks would prefer not to have attention drawn to them.
- Garages have unusual challenges for home security. Here are some tips for keeping your garage secure.If you frost or cover your garage windows, burglars won’t be able to tell if your car is gone. Even when your car is not in the garage keep the door closed and locked. Put in a peephole in the door between the house from the garage. If you hear unusual noises or sounds, you can verify without opening the door.
Global Security Solutions carries a wide variety of Home Security Systems, Surveillance Cameras, Business Security Systems, Burglar Alarm Systems and Wireless Security Alarms. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll at 832-661-7548 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with installation available in Texas only.