How can we help you to feel more secure?


Even here in beautiful,  Lancaster County you need to keep your doors locked. It sounds simple,
but in nearly half of all home burglaries, intruders enter through an unlocked patio or door! Make
sure to lock your doors even if you are only running to the store or neighbor's house.

Do you know your neighbors? Watch out for suspicious activity in your neighborhood. You can
join a Neighborhood Watch group if it's available. More than likely other concerned  neighbors
would join you in starting a new group if necessary.

Are your trees and hedges trimmed? This will give intruders fewer places to hide while they plot
to break into your home.

Have you replaced burned-out outdoor lights ? If not, do so right away. By using the cover of
night, thieves generally target homes with inadequate outdoor lighting. You may want to consider
upgrading outdoor light fixtures with devices that have built-in motion detectors which turn on the
lights whenever anyone walks past.

You don't want to be predictable and too routine minded. Once inside, thieves do just what you
do when you come home: They head for the bedroom. That's where most of us keep our
valuables. A jewelry box on top of the dresser is practically a homing signal. But, they also know
your "clever" hiding places: dresser drawers, the freezer, under the mattress, and the cookie jar!

You need to avoid keeping large amounts of jewelry and cash in your house. Thieves are looking
for cash and easy-to-move things that they can turn into cash quickly, such as  jewelry, silver,
cameras and other electronic devices. You must keep small "luxury" items either locked in a safe
or well hidden. Large items don't scare crooks off either - TVs, VCRs, computers, and stereos
get their attention too. Invest in a simple table/desk bolt for stereos, computers and VCRs. If it's
too difficult to steal, most thieves, looking to get in and out quickly, won't bother.

Do you have the right kind of safe for your security needs? Call or e-mail Bill to learn more.

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