New homeowners often ask, “What steps are needed to make my house secure?” Here are some tips that can help you conduct your home security review. By following these tips and precautionary measures, you’ll become 6 times less likely to be the victim of a crime in your home.

Perimeter Security – Crime can occur at any time, however many burglaries occur between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Every door should have a deadbolt lock. If you are moving into that new “dream home” make sure to re-key all the locks as you can’t be certain who might have a key. Vulnerable windows should have secondary locks or pins to provide extra security.

Next: Part 3 – Interior Security

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