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READ OUR BLOG ON HOME INVASION: https://ift.tt/H7DNXU0 Aspects of a Home invasion Entry is forced and unlawful The offender pursues confrontation Any strife and confrontation occurs inside Violence or the threat of violence is use Money and/or property is demanded FACT: 25% of Americans have installed security systems to protect their property and loved ones and 40% have zero deterrence from home invasions! TIPS TO CONTROL YOUR PERIMETER: At the same time, your home is meant to be a sanctuary, not a prison, so how to hard target your home without sabotaging your peace of mind is paramount. The periphery or outline of your home should be a physical and visual deterrent for a criminal, so it’s critical to assess if he can approach and even move across your property without detection. Taking the time to scrutinize the level of safety in your home by walking your property with the mindset of a criminal is invaluable. For example, you may discover that your main living area is visible from across the street – or a garage or window provides easy access, along with other life-saving details that you never stopped to notice. FACT: 28% of burglaries occur with someone still in the house Keep it Surrounded A fence is a solid physical barrier that is practical for slowing down a home invader. It may not be preventive, but it’s also not the easy access they seek. What’s more, it’s a choice of physical barrier to impede visibility. This means there is no sight line to your driveway, backyard, or home, which is the objective. Locking your gate or fence thwarts easy access and fleeing – and as simple as it sounds, it shouldn’t be underestimated. Keep it Lit Bright lights are a great tool in hard-targeting your home – invaders don’t want to be seen, so setting powerful spotlights on your driveway and front and exterior doors are vital areas to hone in on. And, motion sensor floodlights are also stellar planning. Keep it Neat Attractive targets are neglected homes. Keeping your trees and shrubs neat and trimmed conveys the message that your home is bustling with activity – you may have employees on site, and overall the odds of being spotted are greater. It would help if you sized up whether your bushes are fruitful hiding spots and offer strategic placement – avoiding windows and entryways. Also, items such as ladders, crowbars, tools, baseball bats, etc., should be avoided. They offer a criminal a hand in breaking into your home. Keep it Rolling Ideally, you should have at least 4 strategically placed cameras capturing footage of your property—front and back doors and both sides of the house. Knowing there is visual proof of their intrusion is excellent preventative. Taking the time to review your home footage is also an intelligent move to enhance your situational awareness. Criminals use ploys to pretend to be someone they are not to convince you to open your door so you can also install a video doorbell with intercom functions and real-time video. With connections to your cell phone, you can speak to anyone as though you were home. FACT: 75% of homeowners don’t have a home security system Keep it Guarded Dogs are major deterrents in burglar attempts, making them highly effective for home security, and breed will not always determine the outcome. Large canines pose a physical threat, but smaller pups make a lot of noise. Making your home a hard target means provisioning obstacles that would make any home invader second guess their plan. It’s good to know that even a sign like a Beware of Dog is a warning can prompt an intruder not to isolate your home. Keep it Safe Although difficult, preparing a haven is critical for your survival during a brutal invasion. It may include a family plan where you identify a room or space in your home to meet in an emergency. It’s wise to ensure that the WIFI is reliable to call for help and to activate your alarm system remotely. It should be stocked with a medical kit, 24 hours of food and water, and ammunition if you have a weapon for personal protection. Keep it Spontaneous It’s also helpful to know that home invaders love predictability – it gives them an idea of your timeline and your schedules – it even a heads-up to major events in your life. So, changing things or avoiding patterns weakens their plan of attack. Likewise, not being able to analyze your movements leaves you and your family in a defendable position. Consequently, they are more apt to find an easier, more tangible home. FACT: In the US, about a third of home invasions are repeat burglaries