1. Myth: Residential burglaries only occur at night
1. Myth: Residential Burglaries Only occur At Night
Fact: Movies and advertisements commonly portray burglaries as occurring in the dead of night; the darkness providing the burglar with a lesser chance of being detected. Subsequently, a common myth has developed over the years that your home is most likely to be burgled at night or in the early hours of the morning. Although a large number of burglaries do occur during the evenings and early mornings, an astounding number of homes are broken into in broad daylight. For the burglar, a daytime burglary lessens his chances of coming into contact with the residents during his burglary.
2. Myth: Your electric fence cannot be linked to your alarm system
2. Myth: Your electric fence cannot be linked to your alarm system
Fact: False, Your electric fence can be linked to your alarm system. It Is highly suggested that you link your alarm system to your electric fence as your fence line is your first line of defence in protecting your home and any interference will trigger your alarm system.
3. Myth: Living in a Gated Community is a Safety Guarantee
3. Myth: Living in a Gated Community is a Safety Guarantee
Fact: More and more people are being drawn to residing in gated communities as they feel that they would be impervious to crime. This is false. Though living in a gated community may increase your chances of safety and decrease your chances of becoming a victim of crime, there is certainly no guarantee that you, or members of the gated community, will never experience crime. People living in gated communities tend to have a false sense of security and therefore let their guards down by leaving windows and doors wide open, and not installing security systems. It is imperative to not fall victim to this false sense of security and maintain vigilance at all times, whether you live in a gated community or not.
4. Myth: Burglars can’t force a sliding door
4. Myth: Burglars can’t force a sliding door
Fact: False. Without the proper security reinforcements, sliding doors are undeniably a weak-point in any premises. This is because sliding doors are commonly only secured by 1 lock which burglar can easily unscrew with a screwdriver. Sliding doors are also usually very quiet, due to their design, and therefore will not commonly make a noise when opened. When installing sliding doors, consult a security specialist on methods that can be undertaken to secure these doors and secure your premises.
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Here are 4 common myths that we decided to dispel when it comes to being more security conscious.