Brave Protection

Protecting your family from an intruder is a scary thought. Though many of us would like to think that we can rely on the police to protect us, the reality is that we can’t always trust the authorities to be there when we need them. The best thing you can do to protect your family from a home invasion is to be well prepared for it.

The first thing you should do is set up a neighborhood-watch, if there isn’t one already. Get to know your neighbors. They are your first line of defense in a home burglary.

Next, install a burglar alarm. There are many good burglar alarms to choose from. Expensive does not always mean better; purchase and install an alarm you can afford. I found the cheapest and most effective burglar alarm to be a dog. homesecurity101.com has an excellent selection of alarms to choose from.

Finally, know your escape routes and your potential plan of action. If you don’t own a firearm, get one and teach your family how to use it. This is important. You must be comfortable using a firearm in a non-emergency setting to be prepared to use it in a true emergency.

America is becoming a safer place. One would speculate that in a declining economy, we would see a trend of increasing crime rates. However, data released directly from the FBI has concluded that crimes in this country are being committed less frequently than previously reported to authorities. The decline in crime rates at the end of 2010 continue the trend of a 3 year drop in crime. The FBI has officially reported the national crime rates of violent crimes at the end (more…)

The statement information is power: understanding crime in your neighborhood is very important. Education is important in most aspects in life and is certainly important in understanding neighborhood crime. The first step to understanding how to prevent crime in a particular neighborhood is learning why there is crime there in the first place. Understanding who is committing the crimes and how they can be aided to live a better life will improve any neighborhood in multiple ways.

People also need to be taught on how to (more…)