According to the FBI, over 2 million burglaries happen in the U.S. annually, with over $4.5 billion of property stolen. In addition to that, the FBI also reported that almost 3 out of every 4 burglaries happen in residential areas. But even with these facts in mind, a lot of homeowners are still complacent, and take the security of their home for granted.
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It’s a good thing a number of home security experts have come together with a number of extremely helpful tips on making the home a safer place.
The first thing people should consider getting is a home security system. Over the years, these systems have become more and more efficient, with apps and features that can now be tailored to the homeowner’s specific needs. CCTVs can now be viewed remotely, from anywhere.
Once a security system is installed, the next thing homeowners should check is the exterior of the home. Windows should always be stable and secure. Garage doors should always be locked. Ladders and steps of any kind that would aid burglars should be kept inside the house at all times.
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Finally, homeowners should always be mindful about the locks on their doors. Once a homeowner loses his keys, he should have the locks changed immediately – on the same day if possible.
Adam Quirk is a private investigator with more than 15 years of professional experience in law enforcement. He has handled various security, loss prevention, and enforcement projects for both the FBI and the DEA. Learn more about him and his work by visiting this blog.
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