Keeping My Family Safe

 A Small Step Today

Even though you are rushing and thinking about a thousand things, Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. If possible, park your car in an area of high pedestrian activity. Avoid remote areas.
Lock your car and close the windows, even if you are only gone for a few minutes.
Loose change is a meal for a street person; they will break the window even for small change left in sight.
Your cell phone can be sold and reprogrammed and is a sought after item of theft.
A laptop computer will keep a drug user high, at your expense. 
Place your valuables in the trunk before you get to your destination, not after, the thief may be watching you.
Be sure and lock your car, many opportunists simply look for unlocked cars.
If waiting for a ride from a friend or public transportation, do so in busy, well-lit places. 
Always report a theft to the police.

Buy pepper spray, a stun gun or a personal alarm to keep in your purse, glove box, or even your pocket.
Your personal security is ultimately up to you. A small step today can keep you safe later.

When it comes to protecting your home and all your assets, there’s no such thing as being too careful.  If you happen to own some valuable heirlooms, or objects of sentimental value, you will want to protect them as best you can.  Keeping valuables in a top dresser drawer or semi-concealed location will not deter a burglar.  These are professional thieves who probably have experience knowing where people hide their possessions. 

For maintaining the security of your valuables, the best protection is a hidden safe or an entrenched combination safe.  You don’t want a safe that can be carried out of the house, because a burglar will take it if they can hold it.  Hidden safes will be passed over by a burglar, while an entrenched combination safe is impossible to remove from the wall without excessive effort and demolition which can arouse suspicion from people outside of the home.

 Only Take What You Need

It seems we all  carry alot of our personal possessions around with us these days. Cash , checkbooks, credit cards, personal organizers and mobile phones are just some of the everyday items that are sorely missed if they are lost or stolen. All of these things might seem invaluable, but according to the police the best advice for hanging on to your possessions is “only take what you need with you”.

Try to appear relaxed, but at the same time be aware of your surroundings. Pickpockets like busy streets and crowded places, and someone bumping into you could well be a thief. If this happens, check if you still have your things with you, but don’t make it too obvious that you’re doing this a thief might be watching and you are letting them know where all of your things are.

Also very important is to always carry your self defense device. Pepper spray, stun guns and personal alarms are all easy to use and safe.

FAKE SECURITY CAMERAS

Fake security cameras and dome cameras that are actually empty are an excellent way to keep criminals guessing without having to shell out a lot of money for a real security system.

Purchase your Fake (or Dummy) Security Cameras and place them anywhere to make people think that they are being watched. You should also consider placing a few Dome Cameras in high profile areas where you want to prevent problems.

This was an email sent to me:

Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I took it off after I got home, it was a receipt for gas. Luckily my friend had told me not to stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the car. Then we received this email yesterday:

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‘WARNING FROM POLICE

BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE–NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)’

Heads up everyone! Please, keep this circulating… You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into Reverse. When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the car jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.

And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!

BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.

Also always have your personal security self defense products at hand, at home, on you, and in your car. Stun guns, self defense pepper spray, and personal alarms are all safe and affordable options.

Phone Safety

Dealing with obscene or annoying phones calls - JUST HANG UP! 
Do not carry on a conversation with a stranger. 
Do not interview the caller to try to find out who he or she is. 
Do not let your answering machine give you away, that you live alone or are not home.

Do not say your name on the answering machine. 
Here is a suggested recorded message: “Your message is important to me, please leave your name and number”. This message does not indicate that you are alone or that no one is home.

Always have your personal security products with you at home and when out. Self defense pepper spray, personal alarms, and stun guns are all safe, convenient and affordable.

Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. Don’t make yourself and your boat easy targets. Here are some simple steps to follow.

Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. 
Don’t leave anything loose on deck or in the cockpit .
Always take your ingine key with you, don’t leave it in the ignition.
Keep your boat keys and engine keys separate. 
Keep your boat locked when no one is on board, even for a short time.
Use strong locks on all your hatches, and entry points. 
It’s a good idea to have an alarm and use window stickers to say that you have one.
Make sure your cockpit lockers are locked, and check that your main hatch and fore-hatch are secure. 
If you don’t think something is secure, get it fixed.
Always carry self defense products such as self defense pepper spray, a stun gun, personal alarms or a Taser.
Take steps today to improve your safety and security.

Homeowners Discover the Benefits

CCTV security systems were of course originally intended for business use but it did not take long for homeowners to discover the benefits of home surveillance cameras. They are now used to keep homes and families safe from crime and danger. These home security products are getting more and more advanced  and are capable of doing so much more. Motion detection and wireless systems make these home surveillance cameras capable of covering even the most challenging of security needs.

Deadbolts and Fake Security Cameras

Deadbolts act to deter, prevent and delay a break-in. Thieves may be deterred from attempting to open a door locked with a deadbolt and may leave. Fake security cameras can have the same effect. When a theif sees a security camera they are likely to go in search of a more private crime. They don’t want to take the chance of being recorded. Video evidence is undesireable to crooks. You don’t need to wait untill you can afford some big expensive home security system. There are affordable options you can do all an your own. Start with a good deadbolt and a few fake security cameras. Then mabey a real wireless security camera and a door stop alarm. You can even get yard and window signs to give the appearance of a security system. Act today for the safety of you and your loved ones.

Whether you want to check in on the kids downstairs, or just monitor your home when you’re out and about, wireless is the way to go.  With a wireless security camera you can plant it in any location and receive a signal to your computer or device giving you an up to date picture.  The nice thing about wireless security is that it is non-invasive.  It doesn’t require the installation of wires, and the camera or device can be moved freely to different locations. 

Wireless security cameras are great for monitoring anything from the car in your driveway, to the mouse trap in the basement.