Common Sense is Your Best Anti-Theft Device Just like other crimes, a burglary can be a totally random event. However, when it’s planned, there are certain things a burglar will look for when staking out a possible break-in, and there are steps the homeowner can take to minimize this risk. This is a good checklist …
SECURE THE TOP 3 ENTRY POINTS INTO YOUR HOME The FBI Crime Report (published annually) tells us that 33% of all burglaries occur with the criminals never having to force their way into a home. Think about that for a second…One out of every three burglaries and home invasions that happens could have been completely …
2 Million Home Burglaries are Reported Each Year in the United States If you’re interested in avoiding becoming a victim, understanding just how common these sorts of burglaries are will be an important first step.Most people who do understand the frequency of home burglaries take steps to lower the risk. They do this by making …
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The most common type of entry into the garage is the 6-second break-in method. All that criminals have to do is push in the top panel of the garage and use something like a coat hanger to activate the emergency release mechanism. This allows them to slide the garage open with ease. Many irresponsible news …
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The overwhelming majority of homeowners do a fantastic job of securing their actual home from criminals and burglars, but they kind of let the ball drop when it comes time to protecting the garage as thoroughly. We aren’t exactly sure as to why this happens, but it does – the statistics illustrate this pretty clearly. …
HOW EFFECTIVE IS A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM? According to information published by Rutgers University (following a five-year research study into the effectiveness of home security systems, the first of its kind), the overwhelming majority of people with home security systems were able to dramatically reduce instances of criminal activity and were also able to lessen …
A BURGLARY OCCURS EVERY 15 SECONDS As startling as it may seem, a burglary occurs every 15 seconds! This scary statistic comes directly from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and it’s something that every homeowner should be aware of. If you’re looking for ways to minimize the risk, you’ll appreciate our helpful quick guide.We’ve compiled …
THE AVERAGE LOSS PER BURGLARY IS $2230 Home burglaries are all too common these days. If you’re wondering just how high the odds of a home burglary really are, you’ve definitely come to the right place. We’ve compiled some important and accurate statistics which will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the odds. …
ADDING ZIP TIES TO GARAGE DOORS IS A FEDERAL LAW AND UL 325 VIOLATION Many irresponsible news articles and stories reported that it is alright to add zip ties to secure the emergency release device on the operator of your garage door. But according to the Federal Code and UL 325, adding a zip tie …
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Even though most of us have a romantic idea of car thieves in our minds a lot like Nicolas Cage in Gone in 60 Seconds, the truth of the matter is the overwhelming majority of car thieves – especially those that have been at this game for a while – aren’t stealing cars off of …
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