How to deter burglars?

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3.. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

5.. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.

9. 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.)

10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

11. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.

12. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)

14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

16. 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 human nature.

17. I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

18. I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It’s easier than you think to look up your address.

20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s an invitation.

21. If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

If someone wants in your home bad enough they will get in or at least make the effort. You have to make your home less of a target. You can do that by getting an alarm, motion lights, a security camera etc... This simply makes your neighbors house an easier target than yours. However, even with an alarm, the criminal can still simply knock on the door. It is just as important to know what you have outside the home as well as having a security system. Toys in the yard tell criminals that you have children. Women are usually the ones that care for the kids. Having kids tell them that a woman lives in the house. This tells them that there is a high probability that jewelry is in their. What is better than an alarm is to get out sometimes and meet your neighbors. Walk your streets and learn who lives there. Spend time outside sitting on the porch. If criminals see that people are outside watching, they are more likely to go elsewhere. I hope this helped..

Hang up some animal bones & stuff like in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, & have a customized alarm that you record yourself of a chainsaw & you screaming like a lunatic, along with a very bright sensor light front & back. I have a 6ft Slam Man in my front room with the curtains open & everyone I know has said that when walking past they had a fright. Extra locks on the big doors are really cheap to buy, but work well. If you have Sky TV, watch "Beat the Burglar" (on Discovery Real Time I think), that offers loads of free tips & shows you how burglars do it.

heres a bunch of things:

1.) motion sensor lights(for around house.

2.) security cameras all over your house.(will a giant sticker in front that says " smile your on camera!"

3.) a couple big dogs that bark and look like they will shred someone.

4.) get a burgulary/security system installed where it automatically calls the police.

5.) and last but not least always sleep with a weapon next to you.(do ever use unless you abousolutly have no other choice though.)

good luck.

The old fashion way, get a shotgun! Once they hear the pump of your shotgun, they'll run away. If you don't want a shotgun, get a Glock 22, A 1911 .45 ACP pistol, and a .357 Magnum revolver. You will certainly make your day!

Leave a light on at night. Get a dog, because they can hear sounds, and bark, though never relay on one because mine used to be scared of noises from outside and would lay as quiet as possible. Use gravel on any paths (to make a sound when walked on). Install outside lights that come on with motion detection. always close all your curtains so nothing can be seen at night.

Did you have a gun? The next time someone breaks into your house you shoot them. That is how people are taking care of burglars here in Texas. Its helping with the illegal alien problem as well.

The next time someone brakes into you're house, say "you God damn, dirty son of a ***** mother ******" an then have a bowel movement in you're hand and throw it at the God damn asshole. Then shoot him right between the eyes with a 44 magnum and stand over him and piss on his corpse. God damn mother ******* asshole burglars ought to all have their bags split open.

install a security system and let the police know about the burglars.

outside motion detectors...

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