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Is Your Home As Safe As You Think It Is? |
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Home security is a concern for all homeowners, but during the holidays,
when people are busy buying gifts, preparing for guests, and enjoying the
spirit of the season, they sometimes let their guards down. The National Crime
Prevention Council (NCPC), an educational nonprofit, and the nation's focal
point for crime prevention information, says this is a big mistake. The
holidays are a perfect time for criminals to burglarize a home. There are a
number of things that tell a burglar your home is a good target, but there are
some easy and inexpensive ways to make your home more secure.
According to NCPC President and CEO, Al Lenhardt, "thieves are successful
when the 3 C's are on their side -- concealment, cover and convenience. When
the 3 C's are in place, a home is a prime target for burglary. So it's
important for homeowners to take proactive steps to eliminate the
attractiveness for thieves."
There are some easy and inexpensive ways to make your home safer.
* Make sure that shrubs and bushes close to the house are cut back to a
safe height so they do not block the windows or provide a place to
hide.
* Use lighting to "brighten" up your yard, particularly at access points
like the patio, back door or garage areas. Motion detection lights are
recommended.
* Install locks on all windows.
* Install high security locks with key control on your doors.
High security locks on all doors -- unless they are patent protected,
anyone who has your keys, even for a short time (handyman, valet, babysitter,
etc.) can make a copy of them quickly and easily and without your knowledge.
High security key control locks are available through professional locksmiths
or security centers. Look for ANSI or U.L. ratings on the Key Control locks.
That designation will ensure that you are indeed buying key control locks.
For more tips on how to protect your home and your family, visit the
National Crime Prevention Council's Web site at http://www.ncpc.org.
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