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Top 7 Checklists To Make Your Home Safer

Property crime has been one the most common forms of offense in the US. Many people may have been victims of property crime at some point. Still, most are unaware of the scope of crime in their area, so having a thorough awareness is critical to staying safe and secure. Constantly changing trends in the way crimes happen or thieves operate have been observed. Simultaneously, the method of law enforcement agencies to combat the threat have been upgraded.<br><br>Yet, it is keenly advised to keep your home security services in check to avoid major mishaps. Following is the

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Top 7 Checklists To Make Your Home Safer

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  1. TOP 7 CHECKLISTS TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER www.dpsalarm.com

  2. INTRODUCTION Property crime has been one the most common forms of offense in the US. Many people may have been victims of property crime at some point. Still, most are unaware of the scope of crime in their area, so having a thorough awareness is critical to staying safe and secure. Constantly changing trends in the way crimes happen or thieves operate have been observed. Simultaneously, method of law enforcement agencies to combat the threat have been upgraded. the Yet, it is keenly advised to keep your home security services in check to avoid major mishaps. Following is the top checklist to make your home safer: Page 02 www.dpsalarm.com

  3. Emergency Numbers Always keep emergency numbers saved on every phone of your home (including fire, police, doctor(s), ambulance service, etc.). Specific scenarios may develop from time to time, causing panic and confusion. The best thing you can do is be prepared and have emergency numbers on hand to avoid chaos in such situations. This would help you in reaching out to emergency services on time. Keep Your Locks In Check It is no wonder that doors and windows are invaders' most common entry points. If you have simple doors, ensure your external doorways are well equipped with a high-quality locking system. You might consider a secondary lock that stops gliding doors from being forced open, along with the standard door lock for sliding doors and windows. Page 03 www.dpsalarm.com

  4. See Who Is At Your Door Generally, the front doors come with a peephole. If your entry doesn't have one, you might need to install it. The inability to see who approaches your front door is a significant concern. This could be a means for a criminal to obtain access to the home. Thus, installing a camera doorbell can be a wise option to secure your home in a better and more advanced way. When someone approaches the front door, it records HD video, which you can view in real-time to confirm visitors' identities. Choose Best Safety Practices For Vacations Theft reports pile up during vacation seasons. Hence it is crucial to secure your home before leaving for the trip. Do not broadcast everything on social media about your travel, as it may provide an opportunity for the criminal to signal the house is empty. If you have any magazines or newspaper subscriptions, you might need to stop them while you are away. Page 05 Page 04 www.dpsalarm.com

  5. Manage Your Spare Keys One of the most critical home security and alarm system rules is never leaving a key outside. In the fast-paced scenario, even criminals are becoming more intelligent. They know almost all familiar hiding places for spare keys. No matter how brilliant you believe your hiding place is, there's a strong chance a burglar will consider it. Thus you must be cautious about what you do with the extra keys. An alternate solution could be handing over the keys to your trusted neighbors or a nearby family member. Also, you can use technology for the same–door keypads enable one to secure their home with security codes. Smart locks provide keyless entrance and may be locked or opened using a smartphone app. They can also be set to send alerts to your phone and keep access to records. Page 05 www.dpsalarm.com

  6. Examine Your Security System Having an advanced ADT home security alarm system has proven to be one of the most effective ways of protecting your home. Timely review can be a great way to keep everything under control. Most panels contain a testing tool that allows you to verify that all components are functioning correctly. As for cameras, make sure they are placed at right angles. Notify your smart wireless system provider that you'll be testing and double-check each component for functionality. Upgrade Your Security System Ensure all your home automation systems are updated to the latest version and all features function perfectly. If your cameras are older, you should consider a newer type that records in HD. You get increased security and a wide range of functions with smart systems. You may install smart locks, lights, image sensors, fire prevention, protection devices, etc. The best time to check your security system is while examining it. Page 05 Page 06 www.dpsalarm.com

  7. Ensure all your home automation systems are updated to the latest version and all features function perfectly. If your cameras are older, you should consider a newer type that records in HD. You get increased security and a wide range of functions with smart systems. You may install smart locks, lights, image sensors, fire prevention, protection devices, etc. The best time to check your security system is while examining it. info@dpsalarm.com (925) 478 3995 www.dpsalarm.com

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