Strategic Home Security Measures
Whether you're living in a large metropolitan city or in Podunk
, USA, you'll need security in your home to protect your loved ones and personal possessions. You may not know this as a homeowner, but, just like in treating your health, prevention is the best medicine. The best way to not become victim to a security breach in your home is to exercise prevention.
One of the most important preventive measures you can use is to conduct an inspection on your home with a security specialist. You may also do this yourself if you are aware of the entry points criminals use most often. Note windows in need of repair, windows and doors that don't lock property, ladders and other items outside your home that may assist a criminal in gaining entry.
Surprisingly, one method criminals use to gain entry is a garage door opener. Do not leave your car unlocked with your garage door opener in it? A criminal could remove it from your car, follow you home and come back later to perpetrate a crime against you, a loved one or your property. Don't leave garage door openers in unlocked cars.
You may not associate auto theft with home security. The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), however, reveals that 65 percent of all motor vehicle theft takes place within five miles of the owner's residence, including vehicles stolen from the owner's home garage. NCVS is the U.S. Government's main source for U.S. criminal victimization statistics, and is cosponsored by Homeland Security.
While conducting a home security check, ensure your windows are intact and do not need repair. Make sure screens are solidly installed. Check window frames and functionality. Caulk where necessary, install window locks or other hardware that is missing, and repair damage or wear. Keep all windows locked at all times when you are not in the home and at night.
Never leave windows open at night. Although, a cool breeze might feel refreshing while you sleep, your open window is a welcome mat for potential criminals. Many experts even suggest that you never leave windows open when unattended. Examine all entry points to your home, including a cellar or basement entrance. Make sure everything is securely in place and note any bolts or hardware missing. Replace missing hardware immediately.
Once you've completed a thorough security walkthrough of your home and made all the repairs and updates, it's time to consider a home security system. You may either hire a system installation through a company like Broadview Security (formerly Brinks), ADT,GE or some other mainstream home security monitoring company, or you may choose to install your own home security system. Decide whether you want a hard-wired system or a wireless security system. Broadband security solutions are now available in some areas, too.
There are an abundance of security products that may be incorporated into your security system. Some are simple such as motion detectors at entrance doors, window monitoring devices and wireless cameras. Other more elaborate security applications may be metal grills installed on windows, a video door phone to see and communicate with visitors remotely or an additional entrance door to see and communicate with visitors from a safer position.
Regardless of where you live, security should be one of your utmost considerations. Do your due diligence to ensure that your home is as secure as possible to protect your possessions, and especially your loved ones. They are irreplaceable.
by: Ki Gray
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