While burglary may seem like a random act, it often studied and planned by burglars looking for “sure thing” targets. But there’s a lot that you can do to protect your home from burglary. In this presentation, we offer practical measures you can take to make sure your home is safe and secure while you’re away.

1. Protecting Your Home from
Burglary
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2. Introduction
There’s nothing worse than coming home from vacation to find that
your house has been burglarized. Now, not only do you likely have a
mess on your hands, and a possible claim on your homeowner’s
insurance, you’re also missing beloved items.
Before you travel, it’s important to take measures to protect your home
from burglary. In this presentation, we’ll look at ways to do just that.

3. Think Like a Burglar
In order to protect your home from burglary, you first have to think like
a crook. Stand in front of your house and try to see what a burglar
would see.
– Is your garbage full of packages that hint to expensive items in your
home?
– Is your garage securely locked?
– Do your bushes and shrubs offer perfect hiding places?
– Are your windows open or do they appear easy to penetrate?

4. Secure Your Home
Once you’ve evaluated your home for security risks, secure your home.
– Make sure your windows are securely locked.
– Close all blinds, so a potential thief cannot see inside.
– Remove all garbage that indicates any high-dollar
items that may be in the home.
– Set a timer so your lights come on in the evenings.
– Consider installing a motion-sensitive light near
your driveway or garage.

5. Ask for Help
Consider asking a friend or neighbor to check on your house while
you’re away. Just make sure that you:
– Never leave a note for someone on your door.
– Never leave your key in a planter or “fake rock” outside of your
home.

6. Have Your Mail Stopped
If you don’t have a friend come by to check on your house and bring
in your mail, make sure you have your mail stopped and your
deliveries held. When mail and packages pile up, it sends a signal to
burglars that you’re out of town.

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Protecting Your Home From Burglary
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