Security Agency Offers Tips on Burglary Prevention While Away (Video)

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With vacation season in full swing, here are some tips for making sure you avoid any intruders. 

• Take advantage of your so you can know the volume, scope and kinds of crimes that occur around you.  

• Lock doors with deadbolts that are pick resistant.

• Get a good alarm system and check it monthly.

• Tell a neighbor your travel itinerary.

• Hold delivery of your mail and newspaper while you are away so they don’t pile up and start suspicion that you are not home.

• Have your yard maintained while you are away so it looks like someone is still home.

• Close the garage before you leave.

• Lighting: Have good perimeter lighting on the outside of the home and maintain it while away. Have interior lights turn on via timer to give the appearance that you are at home.