HOME SECURITY: OVERVIEW
How to Outsmart All Types of Home Intruders
Your home is your sanctuary - taking simple steps today can ensure it stays that way. You will feel more secure and be more secure by following the guidance on this page. Knowledge is power.
On this page, all home intrusions are now classified into five basic types, so you can easily understand and implement home security.
Many people are casual in fortifying their homes. They think their security behavior and hardware will always protect them.
Burglaries/Invasions are the
most PREVENTABLE of ALL Crimes
To add to the familiar police terms of Break-In, Walk-In, and Push-In, I’ve identified two more categories: Scam-In and Mug-In – as shown below:
ALL Home Security
► Break-In - Forced entry. Reinforcing your door/doorframe is a one-time task for long-term security.
► Walk-In - most home intrusions are through unlocked doors!
► Push-In - Forcing entry when you open the door. Instead, use a peephole and/or intercom to know who is knocking before you open the door.
► Scam-In - using a fake story to gain entry. Never feel guilty for saying "No" through a closed door (or intercom). Opening your door (even an inch is dangerous - see Push-In above). And always remember that ~20% of all violent criminals are female (see below).
► Mug-In - being ambushed outside your home and forced inside.
► Cracks in Security - variations of the (above) five types of home intrusions.
► College - Apartment & Dormitory Security - how to stay safe despite careless roommates.
► Apartment Security - how renters can stay safe. FAQ
► Good Neighbors - another layer of home protection.
► Burglary Prevention - what burglars hope you don't know. FAQ
► Home Safety Tips - what to do when your doorbell rings.
► Home Intercom System - stay safe when strangers knock on your door.
► Peepholes - know who's knocking on your door before you open it.
► Safe Room - where to go during a home invasion.
► Recap - a quick summary of this entire section.
Safeguard your home security even if you live in Sleepy Valley - criminals like to prowl where the targets least expect them.
And know that females commit ~20% of violent crimes (per the FBI). Some may seem friendly at first, commit crimes alone, or in groups, or help male partners. So evaluate ALL strangers by their behavior and red flags.
Prevent the vast majority of home intrusions - whether by burglar or invader - by making sure all your family members use these strategies.
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