Tips to Keep Your Home Safe from Burglars

Feb. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- There are many ways to prevent your home from burglary. Security systems, door locks, dogs and neighbors can all help thwart a robbery. VMS Alarms is committed to helping families stay safe.

Doors

This is obvious but often overlooked. Always lock your doors, even when you're at home. Also, be sure not to leave a key under a plant or the doormat — burglars have been onto that for decades.

Secure sliding doors to patios and balconies with pull-down bars. For added protection, place a wooden dowel that fits tightly in the bottom track.

Windows

Check every window and make sure its locked. It's important to keep blinds shut and shades down at night and when you are not home. Don’t let burglars see inside your home.

Wireless alarms that operate with magnetic trips can be used on windows. They often come with anti-theft stickers.

Lights

Make sure your lights turn on at night. Adding a timer to a couple lamps should do the trick.

Phone

Turn off the ringer when you're away. Burglars can easily find your home phone and call. Often times they are outside your home listening to see if someone answers. If no one picks up, the robber breaks in. But if the phone ringer is off, the thief may think he dialed the wrong number.

Mail

Put mail and newspapers on hold or have a neighbor pick them up.
Don't leave notes on the door or mailbox that blatantly say your away. Also, don't leave that information on your answering machine either.

Security System

Install programmable wireless door and window monitors, which are an effective way to alert apartment dwellers to break-ins.

VMS Alarms provides a variety of burglar alarm systems, access control solutions, video monitoring and other security services that meet the needs of today’s business owner.
All burglar alarm systems include equipment, professional installation and 24-hour monitoring. Your system may also be customized with additional sensors and accessories for an extra charge.

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