Posts from March 12th, 2014

Break ins are something that can happen to anyone, on any street and in any town. It's an unfortunate reality we face. There are ways to combat and prevent break ins and here are some useful tips.

Deadbolts have proven to be quite a deterrent for the past 50 years. The introduction of electronic security systems, which are now in a quarter of all homes have also helped bring down the number of burglaries annually. However, in 2006, over 1.5 million homes were burglarized. To add insult to injury, it is difficult tracking down burglars and bringing them to justice.

There are many things to consider when trying to protect yourself and your home. There is a much greater chance of a break in during the day and close to 40 percent of all burglaries are not forced entry types. This means that a burglar was able to find a way to get into the house by walking, crawling or climbing.

There are things that you may be doing that could attract burglars. Such as leaving it...

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