Little Things Count

Many thieves gain entrance to a home through unlocked doors and windows. This applies both to the middle of the day and the night. Similarly, it’s important to not let trees and shrubberies grow unchecked in front of doors and windows. These provide screens for burglars to hide behind while they’re breaking in. Keep foliage trimmed back to make it obvious when someone’s trying to sneak in. It’s errors like these that leave your family vulnerable.

Be Aware of What’s In Your Garbage and Recycling

Thieves have no scruples about pawing through your trash and recycling. Anything in those bins might clue them in to what you have in the house or might enable them to steal your identity. Don’t put entire financial documents out at the curb. These should always be shredded and (Read more....)