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Break-Ins Are Common
But They Can
Be Prevented
Millions of “Today Show”
viewers were gobsmacked recently when they heard
Matt Lauer report that the locks on 95% of
American homes can be picked.
This is difficult news
to swallow for a homeowner who may have paid
$200 or more for what was billed as an
“extremely secure lock.” It turns out there
really aren’t many of those around.
After absorbing the
news, the next reaction most homeowners have is
“can it happen to me?” According to the FBI
Uniform Crime Reports, some 1.5 million homes
were broken into in 2006. And the discouraging
news is that few of these kinds of crimes are
solved, according to the federal agency. As a
matter of fact, among all violent crimes
reported to the FBI, less than 13% are “cleared”
– tied for the lowest rate of all types of
crimes resolved by officials.
So your best bet is to
prevent them in the first place, most home
safety experts agree. Home protection devices
such as Homesafe, a wireless home security
system, is one way to go. Other recommendations
involve making sure your home is not an inviting
target to home invaders.
Believe it or not, about
40 percent of all household burglaries are not
forced break-ins, according to the Bureau of
Justice Statistics, but the result of
carelessness on the part of homeowners.
Unlocked doors, an extra key “hidden” in obvious
places, easily penetrable windows, shoddy
landscaping that provides protection for thieves
to work and other common mistakes are
invitations to home invasions.
Some kind of home
security system is highly recommended. A device
such as Homesafe, for instance, detects motion,
or reacts to a door or window being opened.
Security experts also
recommend illuminating areas around doors,
windows and blind spots at night-time to
discourage would-be burglars. And think twice
about installing tall foundation plants or high
fences, which give intruders cover. Also, check
to see if any tree branches give easy access to
entryways, such as skylights, windows, etc.
The details how and why
picking locks is so easy are very unsettling to
most homeowners, so it’s best not to dwell on
them. The best advice is to take some action to
thwart those who would invade your home.
Consider one of many devices on the market, such
as the above-mentioned Homesafe and/or a
combination of devices that will provide peace
of mind. |
This HOMESAFE WIRELESS
HOME SECURITY SENSOR is a
double sensor that detects
vibration and when your
door/window has been opened.
It has a wireless radio frequency
range of 300 feet. When triggered
the RF signal activates the alarm.
Uses one 9-volt battery (not
included). Easily protect every
window and door of your home.
This HOMESAFE WIRELESS HOME
SECURITY MOTION SENSOR can
detect motion from up to 8 meters
away and has 110 degree motion
detection angle. It has a wireless
radio frequency range of 300 feet.
When triggered the RF signal
activates the alarm. Uses one 9-volt
battery (not included). Easily
protect every window and door of
your home.