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How to Think Like a Burglar
Most people are respectable law-abiding citizens and tend not to have criminal minds.
However, as a homeowner, sometimes it helps to tap into your dark side to create a mental checklist of things to fall back on to deter those who make a living conjuring up ways to burglarize homes.
Adopting the mindset of a burglar might just save you from becoming a would-be victim.
Difficulty Is Key
Like most things in life people will often choose the easiest route to achieve their goals, this is especially true for burglars. Having an overall picture of your current home security setup and what you need to improve upon can go a long way in helping you avoid problems.
Things to Consider
- Survey your property for trees, shrubs or any other items that might potentially obscure the view of any suspicious activity. A burglar could you hide behind any nearby trees or bushes, making their efforts to invade your home unnoticeable and easier.
- Consider installing security lights. Burglars seek out empty properties so having motion sensor security lights will make them think twice about breaking into your home – especially at night.
- Walk around your house. Check all the entry points to your property and assess the potential dangers. Do you have glass in your doors? Does your back door need a high-security lock? Do your patio doors require a padlock?
- If you were a burglar and you saw a home with an alarm system would you still attempt to burglarize it? Burglars use their eyes and common sense when selecting potential victims. Security cameras have been shown to be the number one deterrent to home invasions.
- Does your home look appealing from the outside? In other words, do your doors and windows look like they can be easily forced. Check your door handles and locks to see if they have become weak over time. Add extra window locks or restrictors to deter opportunistic burglars.
- Burglars are attracted by expensive items that are left on display. Make sure you leave your laptops, jewelry, and money out of view of your front windows and patio doors.
Security Tips for Travelers
Ask any business professional and they’ll tell you, the world has grown in ways that demand professional services all over the world, which is why a growing number of people work away from home, and even those who don’t will often travel on a regular basis.
How to Keep Your Home Safe
As a result, one of the problems for professionals who frequently travel for work is finding a reliable way to ensure that their home is safe while they are away. With the number of burglaries and home invasions on the rise, you want to ensure that you are not one of those statistics.
Here are some security tips to make your home as secure as possible.
EMC Security Pre-Travel Checklist
- Tidy up the exterior of your house including mowing the lawn. Overgrown grass, unmoved rubbish and dormant toys/tools make a house look unoccupied. If you plan on traveling long enough for the grass to get overgrown, arrange with a trusted adult to mow your lawn.
- Don’t leave your car outside.
- Put your snail mail and any paper delivery on vacation hold.
- Give spare keys to a trusted adult. This person should also know the “safe” word for your security system should they be in contact with the monitoring center.
- Hopefully you have a reliable neighbor who will promptly remove any flyers in your door or on the knob.
- Here’s something you probably never thought of: A burglar casing your street on trash pickup day may notice the one house whose trash cans aren’t at the curb. Hmmm…maybe those people are away on vacation? So have a neighbor bring your trash cans out on trash day—with trash in them—and then bring them back in.
- Set up an automatic timed lighting system. Open curtains or shades enough to reveal this to anyone passing by, but not enough for someone to be able to see your valuables through your windows.
- And don’t forget to arm your alarm system before you embark on your trip.
Need a security system? Give EMC Security a call at 770.963.0305 or check out our website on how to customize the best home security system for your needs today.
EMC Security – Utilities Services
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Security Solutions for Utility Plants
Challenges facing utilities are protecting the critical infrastructure that serves the community as well as remaining code compliant with growing utility regulation.
Below are the services provided by EMC Security for utility facilities:
1. Video Surveillance
Improvements in video technology allow utilities to employ intelligent video solutions in offices as well as in the field. Real-time notifications using video analytics allow utilities to reliably protect critical infrastructure.
2. Fire Protection
Protect employees from fire and allow the buildings to remain code compliant with NFPA standards with full-service design, installation, monitoring, and inspections.
3. Access Control
Access control systems give a history of authorized access to certain areas as well as limits access to protected areas. Pairing access control with video solutions is a force multiplier used by many utilities to protect critical infrastructure.
4. Intrusion Detection
EMC Security provides a cost-effective way to protect large facilities without the need for manned on-site security. The latest in technology also allows managers to receive notifications when the system is armed or disarmed.
Learn more about protecting your utility plant by contacting EMC Security or completing our Commercial Instant Quote below.
EMC Security – Education Services
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Security Solutions for Educational Facilities
Below are the services provided by EMC Security for educational facilities:
1. Video Surveillance
School administrators and resource officers utilize video surveillance to investigate incidents on school property. High-resolution video surveillance along with video analytics have become important tools in managing schools.
2. Fire Protection
Protecting students, faculty, and staff from fire and allowing the buildings to remain code compliant with NFPA standards with full-service design, installation, monitoring, and inspections.
3. Access Control
Access control systems allow schools to harden their exterior and require visitors enter through only approved and monitored school entrances.
4. Intrusion Detection
Protects school assets after-hours when buildings should be vacant. The latest in technology also allows school administrators to receive notifications when the system is armed or disarmed.
Learn more about protecting your educational facility by contacting EMC Security or completing our Commercial Instant Quote below.
Concerns regarding school security have dramatically increased, as schools across the nation have become the target of crime, violence and drug activity.
Home Security for the Elderly
It’s not uncommon for senior citizens and people with disabilities to feel vulnerable at times, especially if they live alone.
In addition to door locks and window locks, there are several safety devices that can be easily added to their homes to help make them feel a bit more secure.
Home Alarm Systems
Assuming the door and window security is up to par, installing a home alarm system is a great way to provide a general sense of safety. The EMC DIY Home Security System is a stand-alone home alarm system that is the perfect solution for smaller properties, like small houses, townhouses, or apartments. A home alarm system can be an early warning sign when things go wrong, or simply provide peace of mind to elderly or vulnerable people living by themselves.
Video Doorbells
For people with potential mobility issues a video doorbell is a great extra smart security device for the home. The EMC video doorbell allows homeowners to monitor and communicate with visitors without having to actually walk to the door. This means you can have a conversation with someone at the door from the comfort of your armchair, then decide to let them in once you are confident it’s safe. Our video doorbells allow clear two-way communication between the homeowner and visitor, while simultaneously providing crystal clear high-definition footage of the person outside your door.
Sometimes, vulnerable people can feel that they are the target of crimes, but with EMC Security video doorbells and security systems in place, those with limited mobility can feel safe and secure in their own homes.
EMC Security – Multi-Family Property Services
Multi-family properties are faced with discreetly managing and protecting a large facility or campus with thousands of residents and dozens of employees without sacrificing the comfort of the residents.
EMC Security has a robust Multi-Family department focusing on the design of the system, installation, training, and service, we take a consultative approach to our projects.
An EMC Security integrated solution will enable apartment managers to manage a single building, an entire complex, or a complete global operations with a clear view of real-time events, efficient precention of incidents, and insightful decision making.
Below are the services provided by EMC Security for multi-family properties all over the metro Atlanta area:
1. Fire Protection
Protecting residents and employees from fire and allowing property to remain code compliant with NFPA standards with full-service design, installation, monitoring, and inspections.
2. Access Control
Allowing residents access to the property and amenity areas, while preventing non-residents from accessing these areas. Telephone entry systems give residents the capability to conveniently approve visitors.
3. Video Surveillance
Property managers can review activities around the property and amenity areas. Video surveillance also gives residents peace of mind.
4. Intrusion Detection
Intrusion or burglary systems in amenity areas protect against forced entry and theft.
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Learn more about protecting your property by contacting EMC Security or completing our Commercial Instant Quote below.
EMC Security – Logistics Industry Services
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EMC Security provides commercial and industrial security solutions for logistics companies.
Key challenges for logistics companies include verifying goods have been received and shipped, locating items, preventing shrinkage and theft, and mitigating workplace injury.
Below are the services provided by EMC Security for logistics companies:
1. Video Surveillance
Well placed video surveillance systems allow managers to determine when goods are shipped and received as well as the condition of the goods at that time. They also provide forensic information when evaluating reports of a workplace incident and have been shown to mitigate theft and shrinkage.
2. Access Control
Managing control allows managers to track and limit employee and visitor movement throughout the facility. Reports from the access control system can be used for determining who has accessed certain areas and at what time.
3. Fire Protection
EMC Security ensures businesses remain code compliant with NFPA standards with full-service design, installation, monitoring, and fire system inspections.
4. Intrusion Detection
A security system is a cost-effective way to protect large facilities without the need for manned on-site security. The latest in technology also allows managers to receive notifications when the system is armed or disarmed.
Learn more about protecting your logistics facility by contacting EMC Security or completing our Commercial Instant Quote below.
EMC Security at Work
Not only does EMC Security protect homes and families at home, but we also protect people at work, when they are out and about, shopping, attending school, work, or having fun.
Our Commercial and Industrial Security Department is hard at work, every day, building partnerships with businesses as a full security provider of video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire protection, and access control.
In fact, EMC Security protects more schools in Georgia than any other security provider. Thousands of children and staff rely on us to keep them safe each and every day.
Additionally, EMC Security provides all the security technology for Stone Mountain Park. Next time you are enjoying the beautiful grounds and facilities at the park, look for our cameras and signs.
EMC Provides Security for a Variety of Industries Including:
- Retail: Frequent challenges in a retail environment include theft and shrinkage, employee safety, and maintaining high work standards while the owner is away from the business.
- Logistics: Key challenges include verifying goods have been received and shipped, locating items, preventing shrinkage and theft, and mitigating workplace injury.
- Multi-Family: Multi-family properties are faced with discreetly managing and protecting a large facility or campus with thousands of residents and dozens of employees without sacrificing the comfort of the residents.
- Office: Worker safety, fire protection, remaining code compliant, and securing important documents are key issues in office environments.
- Education: Concerns regarding school security have dramatically increased, as schools across the nation have become the target of crime and violence and drug activity.
- Data Center: It is critical for a data center to protect valuable technological assets and information in a low foot-traffic environment.
- Manufacturing: Key challenges include verifying quality control standards, evaluating manufacturing up-time, and mitigating workplace injury.
Learn how EMC Security can help keep your business safer here.
Give Burglars the One–Two Punch
Pretend you are a burglar prowling through a neighborhood.
You come upon two very nice homes, neither of which have cars in either driveway so there’s a good chance no one is home. You notice that house #1 has a home security yard sign next to their mailbox. House #2 does not have a yard sign.
Now take a better look at house #1. Do you see those video cameras pointing right at you from the side of the house? House #2 – no cameras, it’s all clear.
Which house is going to be targeted?
Read on for our “One-Two Punch” solution.
Punch 1
Studies show that most homes burglarized did not have a yard sign, or a security system. If a burglar sees that a house might have a security system, they are more likely to seek a target that does not appear to have a security system. EMC Security has case after case proving that damage and loss are mitigated with an operational security system. When the siren sounds, it hastens the intruder’s unwelcome visit. There are dozens of EMC Security customers, just this year, who report that once the alarm was triggered, all signs point to the intruder leaving immediately, without taking anything. It was also the immediate dispatching of police from the monitoring center that helped occupants safe during a burglary.
Punch 2
If you add security cameras, or a video doorbell to your security system, it’s a one-two punch. According to a report done by the University of North Carolina, 60% of burglars who have been caught and convicted have admitted to avoiding homes with a security camera system in place. They simply don’t want to be caught on video.
21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You (From a Burglar’s Perspective)
Michael Williams, a former Federal Agent with over 25 years of Law Enforcement experience, gives a glimpse into the thoughts of a burglar as they decide which homes to target.
The thoughts he reveals below are both shocking and unsettling for homeowners everywhere.
- Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes I dress like the lawn guy and carry a rake. I try my best to never look like a burglar.
- Of course I look familiar – I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters or delivering your new refrigerator.
- Hey, thanks for letting me use your bathroom when I was working in your yard today. While I was there I unlatched the window to make my return a little easier.
- Do you think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table AND the medicine cabinet.
- Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into the kid’s rooms. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it).
- If you don’t answer when I knock, I’ll try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
- I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home and for flat screen TV’s, video game systems and laptop computers (I usually leave desktop computers alone – too heavy).
- I’ll drive through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
- To you, leaving a window open (just a crack) during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To a burglar, it’s an invitation.
- Two things I hate the most: barking dogs and nosey neighbors.
- I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he’ll stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s just human nature. I know, I study human nature, it’s a burglar’s job.
- A loud TV or radio can be a good deterrent. Leave your TV on when you go out. You can buy a timer that turns it on and off at predetermined times when you go out or vacation.
- I’m not complaining, but why do you spend all that money on an alarm system and leave the house without setting it.
- I’m more likely to pass up your house if I see video cameras outside.
- If decorative glass is part of your front door entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes my job too easy!
- If you ask your security alarm company to arm the window over the sink, I won’t be your friend. And arming the windows on the second floor won’t make me happy either. Motion Detectors do not make me a happy burglar at all.
- Avoid announcing your vacation plans of Facebook or Twitter. It’s easier than you think to look up your address. In fact, I can even figure it out from some of the pictures you post.
- You’re right: I won’t have time to break into your safe but if it’s small and not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.
- Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might put a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
- It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your keys and you forgot to lock your door- understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.
- I ALWAYS have a Plan. Do you? Even my half-baked plan is better than your “No-Plan” plan.
If you have a monitored security system, your defense is already in place. But you need to use it. Make sure to arm your system when you are away from home, or safe inside.
Need a security system? EMC Security would love to earn your business. Give us a call at 770.963.0305 to discuss your options.
Michael Williams – Former Federal Agent: Michael Williams is a former Federal Agent with over 25 years of Law Enforcement experience. His work includes 15 years as an undercover narcotics agent. He was the Senior Instructor at the U.S. Army Military Police School. Michael is currently a Private Investigator in Atlanta, Georgia.
