In this Post:
- THE MIND OF A CRIMINAL
- WORK FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
- PRACTICE GOOD HABITS
- GET ORGANIZED
- The Mind of a Criminal
- Walk or drive slowly by your house and look at the exterior.
- Look at every aspect of your home from an outsider’s point of view and look for weaknesses that might tempt a criminal.
- Work from the Outside In
- Start by evaluating your landscaping.
- Arrange easy lines of sight into your yard for neighbours and consider a chain link fence instead of a solid wood one, which can provide the perfect cover for a thief to work undetected. Overgrown landscaping is an invitation to criminals and provides them with the perfect place to hide.
Utilize the 3ft./6ft. rule when planting trees and shrubs. - Trim tree branches up to six feet off the ground and shrubs down to three feet. This creates a “window effect” in your yard and minimizes hiding places for burglars.
- Another easy way to keep criminals at bay is to install security lighting around the exterior of your home.
- Practice good Habits
- Asking for identification before talking to a stranger at your door.
- Locking windows and doors every night.
- Supervising construction or repair people who come to your home.
- Get Organized
- Organize a block club of neighbors who will agree to keep an eye on each other’s property and call 911 if they see suspicious activity. Having other people who can serve as your eyes and ears when you’re not around is one of the most effective ways to keep criminals away.
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