Reinforce Security at Home by Thinking like a Burglar

Monroe The most recent Uniform Crime Report published by the FBI reported that there were more than 8.9 million property crimes committed in 2014.

Thanks to technology and innovative security measures, homeowners dont have to become a part of the burglary statistic. The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association offers homeowners insight into the mind of a burglar, along with tips for reducing the risk of a burglary.

Most home burglaries can be classified as random opportunistic acts not planned events. Homeowners can protect against burglary by looking at the weaknesses of their home from a burglars point of view. Here are a few questions a burglar might ask when deciding on a house to target.

Is anyone home?

The first thing many burglars do is check to see if anyone is home. Sometimes the burglar will simply knock on the front door. If someone answers, he or she may make up an excuse for the disturbance, such as being lost and needing directions. If the knock at the door goes unanswered, the burglar may turn the door knob to test for an unlocked or easily accessible door.

Traditional locks arent always the answer to home protection. On average, burglars will spend no more than 60 seconds on defeating locks to gain entry to a home. To better protect their homes, homeowners should consider upgrading to deadbolts and reinforcing the frame of their front door to make a break-in more strenuous for the burglar.

Is the home equipped with an alarm system?

A recent ground-breaking study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte found that of the convicted burglars interviewed, 60 percent indicated that the presence of an alarm system would cause them to seek an alternate target. Additionally, the Cromwell-Olson-Avary study revealed that if a potential burglar sees a yard sign or window decal from a credible security company outside of a home, around 75 percent would think twice about going through with an attack. But signs and decals arent enough to deter a burglar; security systems are the best protection against home burglary.

To aid them in their security needs, The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association urges homeowners to enlist a security company that is a member of The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association. The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association member companies are experienced professionals and must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. To ensure maximum protection, a Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association member company will recommend and install a system that accommodates both the features of the home and the homeowners lifestyle. Homeowners can find a Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association member company in their area by visiting http://www.llssa.org.

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Reinforce Security at Home by Thinking like a Burglar