- Check in with family as you come and go. When you get home, phone to say that you’re getting out of the car and are almost at the door; require kids to check in when they arrive home or leave.
- Have a family discussion to plan what you’ll do in case of a break-in or home invasion. Whoever can escape should, says Sgt Dan. Although the first instinct of many men may be to stay and defend their family, it’s better to get reinforcements than to get hurt.
Michael
Petruccelli says; Door mats, flowerpots and fake
rocks are the first places burglars look for your spare key. Instead, give it
to a trusted neighbor. Train children (especially teens) to keep key locations,
alarm codes and other family security information private from their friends.
