1. You may want to install a security system at home and at your business. A security system can be an effective means in countering and deterring criminal presence. If need be you can install a CCTV Video Camera system to tape your property.
2. If someone knocks at your door, be very careful. They may be a criminal posing as a delivery person or salesman seeking to observe the inside of your residence and specific times that you may be there. Put a chain lock on your door and a peephole so that you can communicate with them without giving them a chance to possibly accost you. If they do not check out shut the door immediately, get their license plate from a nearby window, being careful not to allow them to see you through the window and obtain other important descriptions (ie: weight, height, hair, race), etc. And contact police.
3. If strangers alert you or catch you off guard while you are possibly mowing your lawn, never admit to being home alone. If they start questioning you, advise them that you will get your husband and son to come out to speak with them. Go inside and lock the door if these people appear to be suspicious contact police.
4. Try not to announce your personal plans or views in public. Because the bad guy may be listening and obtaining information and thoughts about you. Cordless telephones can also easily be intercepted and ease dropped by a criminal using an inexpensive scanner that they may have.
5. Don't leave your personal organizer/calendar unattended at work or while at appointments. Someone can look at the book and know when you have vacation or can follow you. Lock up your personal belongings at work, especially pocket book, address book and wallets.
6. Try to keep your shades or blinds curbed or down during the day and place plants in front of your windows so it appears that someone may be at home. Similarly at night, utilize automatic on/off timers on lights and your phone off the hook instead of an answering machine should you be going out to throw the criminal off guard. Alternate these concepts regularly so that the lowlife criminal cannot establish a pattern of your activities and possibly time your arrival and departure times and places.
7. You may want to keep your property well manicured and maintained, especially entranceways and exits to eliminate criminals from hiding in such spots. Mainly be aware of possible hiding spots where ever you may travel to avoid surprise attacks. Put thorny bushes under bedroom windows and near entrances and exits to further deter possible criminals from hiding.
8. Install high output lighting and automatic light sensors security devices around your property which comes on when something walks in front of them.
9. When you relocate to a new building, business or residential apartment, be sure to change all locks and alarm access codes, etc. Previous occupants and associates may still have this information.
10. If you should place a key, alarm code or personal information to assist you should you forgot something, be sure to be very careful in placing same. Criminals are aware of all the hiding spots, under mats, flower pots, etc.
11. Lock your doors when you are working in the yard, attic, or any place away from your home entry areas. While you are busy elsewhere, burglars could easily enter your homes unnoticed and be hiding and awaiting your arrival.
12. Be sure that you always lock your home, car, and windows. Many times when you are showering, outside, or in the basement, the bad guy may be planning to rape, rob you or burglarize your property. Be aware of your surroundings.
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