Did You Know?

1. Most crimes happen because someone gave a criminal an opportunity to act.
2. Little planning goes into most burglaries.
3. No neighborhood (rich or poor) is safe from crime.
4. Professional burglars are very rare.
5. Most burglars are neighborhood juveniles.
6. Most burglars are never caught.
7. Most stolen property is never recovered.
8. Most home burglaries occur during the daytime.
9. Most burglars enter through unlocked doors or windows.
10. It takes less than two minutes for the average burglar to get into your home.
11. If you can delay entry for just three minutes, most burglars will give up and leave.
12. Just the risk of being seen or heard will deter most burglars.
13. Most burglars will not enter an occupied home or one that looks to be occupied.

 

Consider This...

1. Do you consider security and important factor in family life and make your family aware of the risk of crime?
2. Have you held a family meeting to discuss crime and the things that can be done to prevent it?
3. Do you avoid telling strangers your daily routines?
4. Have children been told not to discuss family business with strangers?
5. Do you try to make your home look occupied, even when you are away?
6. Do you stop all deliveries when your away?
7. Do you leave lights on and use timers when you're away?
8. Do you avoid leaving notes for friends, services, etc. on your front door when you're away?
9. Do you avoid displaying valuable items in plain sight?
10. Do neighbors routinely look out for each other and report suspicious strangers to police?
11. Have you become involved in your local police department's crime prevention program?
12. Have you called Paul at APS Security 806-371-3400 to schedule your home security consultation?