Recently she did an interview with Ed Hauk, a retired senior fire captain with 32 years experience in Houston's busiest stations. He has a degree in fire protection and arson investigation. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Protect Your Car • Always lock your car doors. • Be certain all windows are completely closed. • When driving, keep all doors locked. • It is best to park in attended lots. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Protect Your Valuables From Theft One of the most effective tools you can use to retrieve property stolen from your home is a simple electric engraving pen. With this pen you can inscribe your name or a number on the most valuable items in and around your home. Engraving your name or number on your valuables helps deter robbery in two ways: first, Read the rest of this entry »

Home security - many of us feel safe at home, but how secure is your residence? Read these home security tips and rate your house for safety. Safety at Your Front Door 1) You don’t have to open your door to strangers. Many of us have this “must not appear impolite” thought process engrained in us, but you must think of your family’s safety. And if you find that the person at the door is a woman, don’t let down your guard. In some cases women have had accomplices nearby to help execute the crime once the door is opened. Just be cautious. Read the rest of this entry »

Home alarms are becoming more popular as crime skyrockets. Burglars dislike noise and the attention they attract. While a barking dog is a good deterrent in preventing burglaries, never totally depend on a watch dog. Some professional burglars have been known to carry delectable “dog snacks” in their pockets and with a full stomach, some watch dogs make friends easily and forget their purpose of guarding the premises. Read the rest of this entry »

Many burglars enter homes by simply breaking glass windows. A good deterrent is to have better quality glass installed at vulnerable points around the perimeter of your residence. Most burglars avoid attempting to break the following types of glass due to the fear of attracting attention. Laminated glass – is made of vinyl or plastic interlayer sandwiched between two layers of glass. This type of glass adds additional strength to your windows. Read the rest of this entry »

The majority of devices here cost very little. All of them will help reduce burglary and make your house or apartment more secure. Begin with a home security check. Start with the front door and work clockwise around the entire inside of your home, finishing with the back yard, fence and shrubs, gates and garage. Shrubbery should never block the view of your front door. Read the rest of this entry »