Host Tom Corvin and security/crime prevention specialist Sharen Dorcon tour a home broken into three times. Dorcon has a few suggestions that will thwart burglars from this -- or any other -- home. - Perception - When trying to dissuade burglars from approaching, perception is key. Consider adding a doghouse, a chain around a tree, or a "beware of dog" sign as deterrents.
- Lighting - Criminals depend upon the protective cloak of darkness. Eliminate shadows and hiding with strategically-placed outdoor lighting. (Lighting, Dorcon says, is especially effective in preventing crimes against person.)
- Landscaping - In tandem with low lighting, criminals also look for homes with low windows and high bushes that can camouflage their approach. Trim back high bushes, and consider planting prickly holly bushes under windows.
RESOURCES :
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Security
Model: 0028639510
Author: Tom Davidson, Lorna Gentry, Steve McVey
Macmillan / Alpha Books
Website: www.macmillan.com
Home Safe Home: How to Safeguard Your Home and Family Against Break-Ins
Model: 088282113X
Author: Helen Maxwell, Michael Maxwell
New Horizon Press
The Home Depot Information
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The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Website: www.homedepot.com
The Complete Guide to Personal and Home Safety: What You Need to Know
Model: 0738207861
Author: Captain Robert L. Snow
Fisher Books, LLC / Perseus Book Group
Website: www.fisherbooks.com
Home Safety and Security
Model: 0783538995
Time Life Books
Website: www.timelife.com
GUESTS :
Sharen Dorcon
Dekalb County Police Bureau Services
Phone: 678-937-5339
Crime Prevention Specialist
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