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Every year, over 2 million homes are burglarized—that is a burglary every 15 seconds! Here are some common mistakes people make when trying to protect their homes from burglary.
Not setting security system
One mistake many people make is not setting their security system when they are only planning to be gone for just a few minutes. One house in my neighborhood was burglarized last Christmas during the 30 minutes the mother took to pick up her child at school. Sophisticated burglars watch neighborhoods and learn when residents go to work or run errands and how long they are likely to be away, so the burglars are ready to make their move the minute you leave.
The best systems offer multiple layers of protection—motion sensors, light sensors, glass breakage sensors, etc. Burglars often break into bedrooms while the family is home eating dinner in the dining room, so you may want to get a zone system that has room-by-room controls that allow you to keep the system on in unused areas of the house.
Low-cost, high-technology systems incorporating infrared motion detection, remote controls, and easy-to-install door and window sensors are available for use in apartments and small homes. If you have pets, you can prevent false alarms by looking for systems that incorporate “pet alley” settings that keep detection just above their usual paths.
For more security with doors and windows, purchase individual alarm units to supplement existing security measures.
Posting security company signs
When you post a sign that identifies your security company, you give the burglar the information he or she needs to disable the system; all the burglar has to do is buy a diagram of how that particular system is wired. It is better to buy a generic sign from a home-supply store that simply says, "This house is protected by a security system." As long as the sign does not provide specific information, it may be a deterrent.
Having newspaper and mail delivery stopped when you go away
You may trust your mail and newspaper carriers, but you do not know who else is privy to the information, so keep your plans quiet. Have a neighbor or close friend pick up your paper or mail. Ask them to drop by at different times of the day. The more activity burglars see, the less likely they are to target your house.
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