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Keeping Your Home Secure in a Technological World Tess Pennington
It is a common misconception that all thieves are brainless halfwits who are easily led by quick cash for drugs. I’m not going to dismiss this, in some cases it is true, however, with the continuing deterioration of the economy, overall crime is going to double and there will be some indivudals who will be desperate enough to turn to a new found life in crime. The sooner you accept this as a reality, the sooner you will realize that these new criminals are more evolved from your everyday petty thief. They will be patient and take their time by researching the best possible way to hit a residence in order to bypass getting caught. That being said, you need to be ready for it and do some research of your own to stay ahead of the game. To beat these criminals, you have to let yourself begin to think like a criminal. Emerging technology once viewed as a convenience, should now be perceived as a double edged sword. In order gain a bird’s eye view into your home, thieves are now using google maps to find the best vantage points. These thieves used Google Maps to target as many as nine suburban homes in a Chicago neighborhood for break-ins since March 2011, police said. iPhone even has an application which gives you detailed characteristics of properties (houses) in USA. In this app, you can either search the map or just use your GPS coordinates to get information such as price of the house, number of floors, number of rooms, pictures taken from inside the house if the house was part of any register (letting agencies etc.) before you moved in, and other interesting information. On the other hand, iPhone also has a app that works in conjunction with an external monitoring service and helps you check your home security system while away from the home, send commands from a computer or cell phone, even manage lighting and thermostat controls remotely.   Home security systems integrated with Alarm.com will keep you updated on what you want to know about the security of your property while you’re away with email or text message alerts when specific sensors are activated. The cost varies depending on what feature you add to your customized alarm system. Some home owners are fighting back and using cameras installed on their computers as a video surveillance system to monitor their home. All you need is your PC, a webcam or IP camera, and advanced surveillance software like the popular WebCam Monitor. Ensure that you position web cams strategically in hidden areas, and place the computer that is monitoring the locations in a hidden spot so the criminals do not walk off with the computer. To further protect your home consider adding some additional home security layers, and using plants to secure the home. In addition, reinforcing the barriers that keep intruders out is a great way to begin protecting the home.  In the book, How to Survive The End of The World as we Know It, the author, James Wesley, Rawles lists some examples on how to have a defensible advantage from criminals. Although, this article lists some of these examples, it is highly recommended that you read the book. The following is a constructive list of items you can consider:
Take an active stance on your home security and find ways to deter these criminals from breaking into your home. Your safety and security rests in your hands.
Tess Pennington is the author of The Prepper's Cookbook: 300 Recipes to Turn Your Emergency Food into Nutritious, Delicious, Life-Saving Meals. When a catastrophic collapse cripples society, grocery store shelves will empty within days. But if you follow this book's plan for stocking, organizing and maintaining a proper emergency food supply, your family will have plenty to eat for weeks, months or even years. Visit her web site at ReadyNutrition.com. This information has been made available by Ready Nutrition Author: Tess Pennington Related Categories: General, Health and Safety, Home Security, Preparedness
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With unemployment on the rise, crime is bound to increase all around the country. Not only are 
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Great info, Thank You
Omitted the most obvious: Get a gun and/or shotgun and know how to use it, if you haven’t already. Dead criminals steal nothing.
Don’t forget that dogs need not be vicious to give you an edge. Â Merely being awakened before an intruder is in your room is an enormous advantage.
safe rooms, dogs, deadbolts do nothing if these people get into your house when you are home unless, as strider points out, you have a firearm handy…
do yourself a favor and get yourself and your family trained properly in the safe use of firearms…
Excellent advice for guarding against ordinary burglars. Not so much, however, against costumed, badged armies of state-employed criminals who are bound to be as much of a threat, if not more of one, than mere “civilian” criminals.
In addition to being suitably armed and trained, get to know your neighbors and cooperate with them in watching out for each other. No one person can be alert and ready for an emergency all the time.
Install home security signs in your front yard and stickers on all windows.
You can find them on the web or create/print your own.Â
Tess I was just watching your spot on Long term food storage.  I found the Fox lady interviewer a little elitist and out of touch with the common man. She asked “why would someone want to do this” at least twice. She couldnt understand “to save money” because inflation is making the food bills twice what they once were. I felt she was belittling you. I think you stuck to your guns and did a good job! Well done!Â
Hi Rob,
Thanks so much for watching the video. The reporter may have been acting that way because for some, prepping is a new concept. And given that I am still living in “blissful” suburbia, she may have thought it strange that I was preparing for a long-term crisis. Hopefully, the video reached the people who needed the information and can start prepping. Thanks for you comment, I really appreciate it.
Gary,
Never install security signs that tell a intruder what type of system you have. I was at a conference and intruders have learned how to compromise your home by what company you use. If anything place a generic sign up but never the company you use. Additionally..change your passcode often.
thanks for it, gonna try this
A friend told me about Godby Safe and Lock after my home in Delray Beach was broken into. I decided to install some security cameras so I visited the office of these Godby guys. Believe me, these aren’t two men in a truck. This is a company that knows their stuff and installed the ideal camera system for my small family. Check them out http://www.godbysafeandlock.com
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