As some areas of the San Fernando Valley saw more reported burglaries this summer at homes and businesses, security officials say protecting those properties can be tougher because of advances in technology.
With Wi-Fi jammers and surveillance drones becoming more common in recent years, some security companies in SoCal say they’re busier than ever.
Don Moore, a certified protection professional and president of Moore Protection, told LAist that people can take simple steps now to save them the trouble later.
“I don’t want people to live in fear,” Moore said. “I want them to be empowered.”
LAist spoke with security experts on how to fortify your home — without breaking the bank. (The LAPD declined LAist’s request for an interview.)
Here’s what they said:
In and around your home
If you want to figure out how someone would break into your home, Moore said lock your keys inside.
“You will find the weak point, and so will they,” he said.
Secure your doors and fix the window that doesn’t latch properly before anyone else discovers the easy way in.
Richard Ginsburg, CEO of ACS Security and its parent company Alert 360, told LAist that second floors have been a convenient target, so store your ladders, chairs, and other climbable-objects in a safe place, away from walls or balconies.
They also recommend:
- Trimming your hedges, bushes, and foliage so they don’t become a convenient space to hide.
- If you have a dog, advertise it. You can buy cheap “beware” signs to post on your property.
- Lock your garage door, especially an interior one that leads directly into your home.
- And if you have a safe, bolt it to the ground.
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