Security Tips from Burglar and Alarm Professionals

Security Tips from Habitec Security

The following is basic advice to reduce your chance of suffering break-ins, property damage or loss. We do not want to see your home or business fall victim to a situation that could have been prevented.

Do not leave the inside lights on. When you are away on a trip, a burglar will watch for homes that have lights burning at odd hours or successive nights, clues that you are trying to outfox him.

Do not hide a key under the doormat, above the door, in the flower pots or window boxes, or in low shrubbery around the front door or porch.

Do not leave notes on the door, telling when you'll be back. It's another signal to burglars and they'll know exactly how much time they have to do their dirty work.

Do not install a large pet entrance. Burglars have been known to squeeze through them to get into your home. If you have a pet entrance, make it smaller, or block it up while you're away.

Do not tell pushy salespeople you have to leave. That may be just what they wants to hear. While you're gone they may return and let themselves in.

Do not tell telephone survey people what you have. A burglar may be on the other end of the line trying to find out if it's worthwhile to break into your home.

Do not let newspapers and mail pile up while you are out of town. The post office will hold it for you until you return.

Leave the radio on if you go out for a short time. Tune in a talk show or all-news station if there is one in your area. The burglar will have a hard time deciding if th voices are coming from the radio.

Cut breaks in your shrubbery. Prune the shrubs well so a burglar will find it difficult to hide behind them.

Keep your house keys on a separate ring. It's a common trick for burglars to take jobs as parking lot attendants to have access to house keys to make quick copies.

Leave the car in the driveway when your out of town, if possible. If you have a garage, make sure the door is closed and windows are covered so no one can tell if it's empty.

Call the Police or Sheriff to notify them of your absence. In small communities they will often check your property regularly.

Install and use deadbolt door locks and "pin" your easily accessible windows. A burglar usually doesn't want to make a noise "breaking in."

A nosy neighbor is a good neighbor. Let them know if you're expecting anyone while you're out.

Display your alarm system sign on the lawn and windows. Let the burglar know you have an alarm with a yard sign or window sticker. They will go look for easier targets of opportunity.

And get an alarm system if you don not have one now. Contact us today to find out how affordable one can be. Peace of mind, from Habitec Security.