Are you taking the safety of your family seriously? Before you answer, I want you to think about these other questions. Do you live in a safe neighborhood? Do you trust the people on your street? If you answered yes to either of these questions, there’s a good chance you’re overestimating how protected your family is. Many people make the mistake of thinking that they live in a safe neighborhood. But the truth is that there’s no such thing. Any neighborhood can be unsafe because it only takes one criminal to turn a quiet street into a danger zone. In regards to your neighbors, just how much do you know about them? Are you sure they’re who you think they are? Perhaps this sounds paranoid but the truth if you only know what they tell you, what they want you to see. That’s why it’s important that you think about the safety of your family at home.

 

If you think your street is safe, you might make silly mistakes. You might, for instance, leave your door unlocked when you’re in during the day. After all, if you’re in the house, no one is going to try to break in. Don’t be too sure though because a shocking number of break-ins occur when people are in the house. Thieves know that this is when homeowners least expect an intrusion. Their guard is down. As well as this it’s important to understand that if a door is unlocked or a window is open it’s not necessarily breaking and entering. It could be argued to be trespassing. This is a crime with a much lower prison sentence that criminals will be more willing to risk getting.

 

This is why you should be thinking about additional home security features to keep your family safe.

 

Security Cameras

 

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It might seem drastic but this is certainly a measure that we recommend you consider. Security cameras will act as a deterrent to stop criminals considering breaking in. It will also give you a fantastic way to watch over your home, even when you’re away. You can log into the security feed and check on your house when you’re on holiday. The only issue you need to be aware of is the legality of adding cameras to your home. In some states, cameras are illegal if they record part of someone else’s property. You need to be careful about how and where you set them up.

 

Motion Sensors

 

 

 

Motion sensors will give you a good idea of whether someone has set foot on your property without your knowledge. A warning alarm will sound giving you time to prepare for an intrusion. It will allow you precious moments to calls the police or hide your family. Remember, you can get home alarm systems to match your home’s style, budget and security requirements.

 

Panic Room

 

Finally, if you have the money you may want to consider installing a panic room in your home. The worst fear for a parent is that a break-in will occur while children are in the house. A panic room gives your family somewhere to hide, safely until the authorities reach you.