An intruder into your home steals more than just your possessions. They steal your sense of security. The best way to stop an intruder is to stop them before they even try to break into your home or business. This can be done using deterrents. There are several deterrents you can use to help keep your home and business safe from intruders and we’ll cover a few of them here.
- The first thing you should do is keep your doors and windows locked. An open door or window is an open invitation to an intruder. We’ve even heard stories of drunks walking into the wrong house on accident because the door was unlocked.
- Always turn your outside lights on at night. An intruder is generally looking for the easiest prey. A well light property signals to the intruder that your home is not easy picking. Lights make it easier for neighbors and general traffic passing by to see a potential intruder.
- Post signals outside of your home that your house is protected. These can be signs in your front yard, on your door an in your windows identifying your house as being protected by a security system.
- Start or get involved in your neighborhood watch program and post signs in your neighborhood warning intruders that your neighborhood is vigilant.
- Get a dog; dogs can be another type of alarm and threat to an intruder. Post signs, letting potential intruders know that your home is protected by a dog.
Using some or all of these strategies can go a long way in protecting your home from an intruder. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you implement these tactics at your home or business.
