Preventing Burglaries Requires More Than Locks and Alarms

• Install exterior lights with a motion detection feature. A light suddenly going on will almost always send a potential intruder away.
• Look for - and, if possible, eliminate - potential hiding spots around your property. 
• Always leave some lights on in your home when you’re away for an evening.
• Never announce that you’re on vacation or otherwise away from your home on social media sites. (Ask your kids not to do this either!)
• Don’t leave tempting valuables where they can be easily seen through a window.

In addition to good locking systems on doors and windows, simple precautions like these will significantly lower the risk of a break-in.