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Summertime Theft

Spring means a lot of things. It is the time of the season when flowers begin to bud again, garage sales are endless, and the school year is close to ending. Springtime also marks the coming of the most fun part of the year, Summer.

Summer months are the time when everyone is out and about. You are planning that much needed vacation, the kids are excited to swim everyday, and local burglars are anticipating the week you will be away. Summertime is peak season for house thefts, according to the Burglary Prevention Council, which keeps statistics on burglaries. The good news is you won't need an expensive high-tech alarm monitor to feel protected. A few well-placed (and well-priced) locks and a security system will do the trick.

Breaking in the front accounts for 34% of burglaries, so invest in a solid, pick-resistant deadbolt. For added security get a bright sensor light for you front door. Another high alert area are first-floor windows which have a 23% burglary rate. This is when a home alarm system becomes a necessity. This wireless alarm system sounds off every time a window is opened to scare away would-be intruders. If you have a side entry door, be sure to reinforce it with another deadbolt because it earns the number three hot spot with 22% of intruders using this accessible, less visible entry way. Many people believe they do not need to secure their second story as much as their first, but 2% of all burglaries happened because the intruder went through the second floor. This can be avoided with strategically placed security cameras. And lights on the roof's angles.

Your house will not be vulnerable this summer with this easy and inexpensive tips. Make this summer a safe and fun one. Do not be afraid to go on that well deserved vacation. With today’s frequently changing threats we must remain vigilant and align ourselves with the needed security.

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