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Just in the last few days here in Colorado Springs there has been a huge surge of home invasions. It seems to be the crime of choice any more.

As recently as two years ago the term was barely in its’ infancy; hardly a soul had heard of it. By way of explanation “home invasion” is a term coined by police departments to describe a home burglary when the occupants are home. As you may know most burglaries happen when the occupants are gone.

Since the possibility of a confrontation is drastically heightened, the odds of injury or death to the occupants go way up. Not to mention the old saying of ‘man’s home is his castle’ the occupants are violated by the perps in a home invasion.

That’s what is so scary about these crimes-the very real possibility of assault, injury, rape, or even death to you and members of your inner sanctum-your family.

Believe it or not 90% of all home invasions are preventable according to police experts. Of all crimes 17%, or one out of six a home was entered by the bad guys. A burglary happens every 15 seconds. AND perhaps the most important stat is this: The average burglar will spend no more than 2 minutes trying to get in.

Just think about it. If you can find a way to keep the bad guys out for two minutes chances are pretty good they’ll find another target.

NOW THE SHOCKER! Most home invasions happen right thru the front door. Seriously! Either the occupants open the door or the door is forced open. No matter-THE FRONT DOOOR. I mean c’mon what is the peephole for?

Are you one of those trusting folks (like I used to be) that when you answer the doorbell or a knock at the door you automatically open it? Be Honest. Once you open the door an inch or two it doesn’t take much to force it open all the way.

Make sure you have a peephole, deadbolt locks that you actually lock and if possible solid hardwood doors. And last but not least your home should have at least two maybe three locations (one by the front door) where you keep non lethal self defense weapons such as pepper sprays, stun guns, or maybe even a Taser.

Remember that the home intruder, like the burglar, has three big enemies light, sound, and time. The more obstacles you can put in his way the safer your home will be. For sure keep your front door locked and don’t open it until you know who it is.

Jack Krohn is the #1 author of Home Security Articles in the country. He owns SECURITY SOLUTIONS a one stop resource that provides solutions and answers for all your self defense and home security problems.

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Burglary and larceny are on the rise all over the world. More than 70 % of all reported crime relate to the unlawful entry of a building with intent to commit a felony or to steal and most of it involved private residences. Despite the valiant crime prevention efforts of law enforcement authorities, burglary is still rampant and is unlikely to be eliminated completely. In fact, someone somewhere is having something taken from them unlawfully every 15 seconds and more often than not it is occurring in their very own home.

Most of us take the usual practical steps to reduce the risk of being burglarized such as locking doors and windows and leaving a light on even when there’s no one home, etc. Such precautions may prevent opportunist thieves but professional and seasoned burglars know how overcome the simple barriers that we erect. After all breaking and entering is their job and most of them are good at their jobs!

Home Security has become big business in countries like the United States. In fact the American peoples’ faith in home security systems seems to be justified. According to results of the ongoing National Crime Victimization Survey carried out by the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice, burglary rates have pretty much stabilized over recent years. This trend can be attributed to the increased attention given to such crimes in the media resulting in more and more homeowners making sure that their homes are protected by some form of security system such as burglar alarms and/or security cameras. These systems are designed to reduce opportunities for burglars and increase their risk of being caught and brought to justice.

Your home is your palace…or? Is your home really safe once you leave for work or school? Your home is considered a safe haven where you should feel safe. Your home is the only atmosphere where you have managed over who can get close to you or your family. Defending your home and family from criminal interruption should be high on your list of priority.

Houses exclusive of a home-security alarm system have a much higher break-in rate, so provide in an alarm system to protect your home … and use it. Most of us pay no attention to the sirens of car and house alarms because they go off frequently, so make sure your house alarm is linked to the police and a central station to make sure someone will act in response.
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