Perimeter lighting
the cover of darkness is preferred by many burglars. At night by keeping your property well lit you take away their anonymity, forcing them to find another target. Back doors and windows, shrubbery, walkways and entrances to your garage and basement should be illumonated with loght.

Motion sensors
motion sensors will startle an intruder by instantly drowning him in light, when linked to your outdoor lighting system. You can set the sensitivity of most motion sensors so that lights go on when necessary, not when your neighbor's cat walks across the lawn.

Timers for interior lights
Put timers on your interior lights, If you're going away on vacation. Your home will look occupied from the sidewalk encouraging burglars to move on without trying to break in.

Home Security Cameras
Businesses like banks and convenience stores have Home Security cameras but they are also used for home defense. To call for help immediately Cameras can be linked to a VCR in your home or to a security company

Maximum Home Security Deadbolts
make sure you install deadbolts on every entry door to your house as a last line of defense. As a minimum, your deadbolts should have Grade 2 security features. If you have a garage attached to your home, make sure there's a deadbolt on the door linking your house and garage. You can make it equally unattractive to intruders While you're making your home as attractive as you can to your friends and neighbors

Neighborhood Watch
TurnING on the eyes and ears of your neighborhood One of the most effective and inexpensive ways to secure your home at the property line . In .

reducing property
crime around the world, Community policing programs, like Neighborhood Watch, have shown great success

Don't advertise
Items like sports equipment, lawn mowers, portable grills and bicycles should be put away. Burglars may start wondering what you have inside. If you leave your possessions outside.

If you go on vacation …
Stop the delivery of your mail and newsletter. And arrange to have your yard maintained and your driveway shoveled. Your interior and exterior lights timers should be put on. It will look like someone's home and has just turned on the lights.

Lock your car when it's in the driveway when it's in the driveway or parked in front of your house always lock your car. You will not only protect your car.