Ways to Make your Home Less Attractive for Break Ins

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Ways to Make Your Home Less Attractive for
Break-Ins
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• Home break-ins happen all over the world, and it
  has happened more often in some parts of
  California. There are ways to make your home less
  of a target and harder for intruders to break
  into. The San Jose Police Department has some
  great tips, and I have listed a few below.

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• 1. Set indoor lamps on timers. This is so when
  you are away, it still appears as if somebody is
  home.
• 2. Have motion detectors on your outside lights.
• 3. Trim all shrubs and trees away from your home.
  These can give potential intruders cover to hide
  behind.
• 4. Lock your windows and doors! This seems
  simple, but a lot of people fail to check locks
  before they leave for the day, or go to bed.

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• 5. Install deadbolts on all exterior doors.
  Handle locks alone are easily broken into.
• 6. If you dont have timers for your lamps, leave
  lights on in your home while you are away.
• 7. Set your alarm. A lot of people who have alarm
  systems dont even set them because it is a
  hassle. It will not work if it is not armed!
• 8. Get a security system. There are a lot of
  companies that offer free installation with a
  contract, or a special rate if you pay for
  installation.

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• 9. Set your alarm. A lot of people who have alarm
  systems dont even set them because it is a
  hassle. It will not work if it is not armed!
• 10. Alarm company decals and signs outside of
  your home can deter intruders.
• 11. If you are going out of town, stop mail and
  newspaper services so it doesnt pile up.
• 12. Sliding glass doors are easily broken into.
  Use extra locks and precautions such as a lock
  bar to prevent intrusion.

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• 13. Store bikes, grills, and lawnmowers out of
  sight if you dont have a shed.
• 14. If you do have a shed, make sure it is
  locked.
• 15. Put curtains up on basement and garage
  windows.
• 16. When you purchase or move into a new home,
  change all of the exterior locks.
• 17. A lot of newer windows have security tabs or
  pins that you can pull out to keep your window
  from opening more than a few inches.

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