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(BPT) - Did you know most burglaries are
home break-ins? Keeping your home secure
is vital to the safety of yourself, your family
and your belongings. Here are several simple
ideas to increase your personal safety.
1. Install a home security system.
Security systems offer perhaps the most
powerful protection for your home. Even a
simple alarm system and a few well-placed
signs in your yard and on your windows
can greatly diminish the likelihood of home
break-ins. If you can afford it, motion sensors
on doors and windows, along with 24-hour
monitoring, delivers even greater protection.
Check for discounts on your home insurance
for a monitored security system.
2. Check out smart home technology.
Consider investing in security cameras and
other smart home technology, such as video
doorbells and keylocks. These systems are
much easier to install now using wireless
devices and can help you monitor your home
and alert you to potential activity. They also
provide a great way to check in on pets when
you’re away from home.
3. Don’t hide keys outside the house.
For convenience, many people hide a spare
key outside near the front door. It might be
under the welcome mat, in a planter or on
a ledge. If a key is easy for your family or
friends to find, it’s also easy for thieves to
find. Instead, consider leaving a key with a
neighbor you trust.
4. Keep those bushes trimmed.
High, full bushes and shrubs around your
home are ideal places for thieves to hide
while they work on opening your window.
By keeping bushes trimmed and lower to the
ground, you’re making it harder for would-be
burglars to gain access to your house.
5. Make it look like you’re home.
Most thieves want to strike while you’re
away. With some good sense and creativity,
you can fool them into thinking you’re home
even when you’re not. Consider purchasing
timers that turn your lamps and TV on and
off at different hours of the evening. You
might also consider a timer for your front
porch light. If it’s lit during the day, it could
be a telltale sign that you’re away for an
extended period. Along that line, don’t let
the mail or newspapers pile up when you’re
on vacation. Either suspend service or ask
a neighbor to pick them up for you. Check
into newer technology lighting that allows
you to control lights remotely using your
smart device.
6. Install outdoor lighting.
Darkness is a burglar’s best friend. When
thieves approach your home and bright lights
in their faces suddenly confront them, it can
be a strong motivation to move on. Motionactivated
lighting systems are inexpensive,
easy to install and a great way to put thieves
in the spotlight. Plus, when you come home
at night, these lights will switch on and
illuminate the path to your door.
7. Make friends with your neighbors.
Chances are, the neighbors surrounding
your home are just as interested in home
security as you are. Together, you can create a
network of eyes that’s always on the lookout
for suspicious behavior. If you’re going out
of town, let your neighbors know in advance
so they can be extra vigilant. When they go
on vacation, you can do the same for them.
Exchange phone numbers and emails with
your neighbors, so you can contact them
when an emergency arises. Consider joining
neighborhood watch groups or online forums
to keep informed about things going on in
your neighborhood and local area.
8. Keep windows and doors locked.
This tip may seem obvious, but unlocked
doors and windows are the cause of many
successful burglaries. When the weather’s nice,
you may open a window and then forget to
close it at night or when you run an errand,
offering a tempting target for burglars. In
addition, don’t leave valuable items, such as
purses, laptops or credit cards, in plain view
through your windows. Thieves may take this
opportunity to quickly break the glass and
grab your valuables.
For additional information on protecting
your home visit USAA.com/homeowners.