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Apr 6, 2018 · So, laying a trap for a burglar and using extreme force, a calculated act of revenge, or using a gun on an unarmed intruder, could be deemed grossly disproportionate. All cases turn on their facts...
- Burglary Strategies and How to Outsmart Them
- Think About Your Pets
- Things to Watch Out For
- Tactics You Can Use to Deter Burglars
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Don’t be fooled by what you see on TV about dumb criminals. There are some highly trained criminals (they may have a background in military or law enforcement!) who specialize in home invasions. They often wear ski masks or balaclavas to stop people from identifying them and wear gloves so they don’t leave fingerprints. They carry knives and firear...
Dogs
Dogs will deter burglars. But most people think it is a good idea to leave dogs outside. This is wrong for a few reasons. One is that invaders will often feed dogs, usually with meat, like sausage or Vienna, where rat poison or some sort of drug can be slipped inside and concealed. This will then kill the dogs or at least make them very ill. The only way you could avoid this is by having a trained guard dog who won’t take food from strangers and also won’t bark at every single thing – which i...
Cats
It might be purely coincidence, but it's plausible that burglars may target houses where cats are present. People often leave open windows and doors and even disable alarms because of the creatures. They present a potentially massive security risk. This may even prevent your insurance company from paying out in the event of a burglary because you had your alarm turned off. And that may seem a little suspicious to some. It could even end up with a fraud investigation. People often stage burgla...
Litter Outside Your House
Criminals will leave things outside your house like cans, litter, bags, and so on – these mean something. Whatever you do, do not ignore them. This is why you should always pick up litter outside your house because they may well be signs put there by scouts for criminals targeting a house or neighborhood. They can denote how many people are in a house and how many of them are male or female (houses with female occupants only are more likely to be targeted). They may also indicate if there are...
Business Cards and Flyers
Don’t ever take flyers or business cards from random people. Only take business cards from people you have business with. Criminals sometimes lace them with chloroform or another substance. Then you touch your face, and the drug takes effect. Then you pass out, and they can rob you, steal your car, or get into your house with little effort. The same goes for flyers and the like in the post. That’s why it’s probably best to bring in the mail with gloves on. Then you can take your gloves off wh...
The Mailbox
Speaking of mail, when you are away for an extended period of time, robbers will notice because your bills and letters will start piling up and overflowing. That's why it might be a good idea to have someone you know and trust collect the mail for you. Or you could have the mail temporarily sent to another address while you're away, such as a trusted person's home. But that may be too much of a hassle for such a short time. The post office may even hold your mail for you while you are away, b...
Note that it is illegal to have booby traps to try to injure, maim or kill burglars. Forget what you saw in Home Alone. You’ll likely face jail time for it; had up for manslaughter. You can only have alarms, deterrents and the like to make them think twice about breaking in. Or if they do break in, you are able to defend yourself with whatever you ...
Thank youon June 14, 2019: Thank you for the article. It's just gross what some people do. It would be nice to read some information about suggestions to do to make apartment living safer. Lessieon September 06, 2018: while I agree with some of your article and appreciate that you're trying to help people I have been a housekeeper for 30 years and ...
- Make Sure Burglars Can’t Hide Around Your Home. Bad guys like to “work” hidden from everyone’s eyes. Therefore, houses surrounded by big bushes and extensive vegetation attract burglars like a magnet and are more in danger.
- Install a Real or a Dummy Security Camera. We’ve all seen footage of unfortunate criminals screwing up and running away. They didn’t see there was a camera recording them.
- Use a Fake Home Security System Sign or a Sticker. Most home security systems are subscription-based, therefore they come with a monthly cost. If you can afford it, go ahead and install one.
- Install an Outdoor Motion Sensor Light. Criminals love dark spots. Those are the places where they can hide and remain unnoticed. While most of the burglaries in the U.S. occur during the day, it’s important to reduce the risk of a nighttime intrusion as well.
Tactic: Most burglars like to operate without forced entry. More than 60% of thieves come through unlocked doors and windows. Two thirds of break in entries are through the front or back door, or a ground floor window. Advice: Make sure that all windows, doors and gates are shut and locked when leaving the property.
Burglars are often opportunistic thieves who prey on houses and flats. They seek out any opening that they can take advantage of, specifically doors and windows that are left open or unlocked or are easy to force. Anything of value that they might spot through a window will only spur them on.
Oct 21, 2023 · If a thief can’t get into your house, they’ll try the garage, which likely is laden with tools that will bring in a nice wad of money. How to prevent burglary Burglars are unpredictable, but there are plenty of ways you can proactively protect yourself.
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Jul 21, 2015 · Open the dialogue. Now it’s her turn. “Did you—for any reason—take the money from my purse?” Be prepared for her to be hurt and defensive. If she is, do not back down. Continue to ask her to help you reconcile the concerns while assuring her all you want to do is work it out.
