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February 2010
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Sense of Security Not Protecting Your Home Can Cost You Burglary is a fact of life. It happens every day, often to people who think it'll never happen to them. In fact, the number of burglaries is on a steady rise, climbing nearly 4% from 2004 to 2008...and 6% since 1999. And of the more than 2 million burglaries reported in 2008, 70% took place in residential homes rather than businesses. Those burglaries averaged more than $2,000 in stolen items, adding up to nearly $5 billion in lost property in one year alone! Despite these alarming statistics, you're not at the mercy of the would-be burglars. Believe it or not, it's not fate that determines whether your house is burglarized. Taking the right steps...and avoiding others...can significantly reduce your risk. How to Protect Your Home Recent studies (including the Greenwich Study of Residential Security conducted by Drs. Simon Hakim, Gideon Fishman and Yochanan Shachmurove) have found that alarm systems are the single most effective way to reduce the risk of burglary. In addition, studies have noted that houses near wooded areas or in areas with easy access to highways tend to get targeted more often. If you're in the market for a new home, you may want to consider these factors. If you already live in a house or want to purchase a house that fits that description, don't fear. You'll just want to take extra precautions, such as clearing the bushes and branches away from windows and entrances, installing fake or real security cameras in prominent places so potential thieves will see them, and maybe even starting up a neighborhood watch program. In addition to those tips, the following steps can help you protect your home and provide a sense of security for your family. What Should You Do?
What Should You Avoid?
For more help with your home's security, you should seek advice from a professional security provider. Be sure to tell them about your specific concerns and ask how you can best address them. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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