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American homes are victims of burglary about every 15 seconds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The typical homeowner suffers a loss of nearly $2,000 in stolen goods or property damage.
"With the national economy getting worse, burglary is again becoming a more common crime," said Charles Sczuroski, a former police officer and now senior trainer for the National Crime Prevention Council.
If you have a high deductible on your homeowners insurance policy, you'll likely have to pay out of pocket to replace your stuff. But for a small investment, you can make your home less appealing to burglars in the first place.
9 Ways To Protect Your Home From Burglary
1. Prune your shrubs. Bushes, shrubs and trees can offer an intruder places to hide and camouflage signs of a break-in. Trim back any overgrown vegetation so that your home's windows, porches and doors are visible to neighbors and passersby. This doesn't cost but a few hours of your time, yet it can make a difference in making your property much less attractive to a burglar.
2. Draw the blinds. Use shades, drapes and other window treatments to keep potentially tempting household items out of view. Burglary is sometimes a crime of opportunity and "window-shopping" is one way criminals choose potential targets.
3. Don't advertise new purchases. Be sure not to draw undue attention to your home by discarding empty boxes at the curb with your trash -- a big problem during the holidays. By putting out boxes from a new flat-screen television, video game system, a laptop computer or other expensive home electronics at the curb, you're showing a potential burglar exactly what new and valuable items are now available in your home.
4. Get motion sensors. Adequate nighttime illumination is critical, because a dark or poorly lit property makes it easier for a burglar to go about unseen. The best deterrent for crime and therefore safety for your home and family is to install motion-sensing security. Motion-sensing security lights are ... activated when motion is detected and the sudden change from darkness to the bright light will not only startle intruders, but also provide a visual alert to the homeowner and neighbors.
5. Set timers indoors. Many insurance companies recommend using timers that are hooked up to indoor lights, as well as radios or televisions. Setting a timer to switch on about 30 to 45 minutes before it gets dark makes it appear more like someone is really at home, and combined with a radio or TV activating during the day and evening, that impression can be even more convincing. Burglars generally don't want to be confronted by anyone in a home. They basically want to slip in and out unseen. If they hear sounds of activity, they'll generally move on.
Timers can run from about $5 to $40, depending on their sophistication. A basic plug-in unit can turn a light on and off once or twice a day, whereas a wired digital outlet switch can switch lights on at any number of set or random times.
6. Reinforce entry points. Sixty percent of all burglaries take place at ground floor doors and windows, so it makes sense to "harden" these entry points. All entry doors should be solid wood or steel-wrapped wood-core doors. Hollow-core doors or rickety old wood-panel doors can be kicked in easily and don't offer much of a deterrent. New solid (slab) doors cost around $100. Installation, of course, will cost extra. However, an experienced home handyman can tackle the job with the help of instructions.
7. Shield windows near doors. For existing doors with windows, safety experts recommend installing a protective barrier of quarter-inch Plexiglas over any existing glass. Attached properly, it can prevent the burglar from breaking the window and either opening the door's lock from the inside or getting into the house through the opening.
8. Install deadbolts. A deadbolt should be installed on every exterior entry door, and the bolt should have a throw of at least one inch. Insurance companies and locksmiths recommend Grade 1 or Grade 2 American National Standards Institute deadbolt locks on exterior entryways. The two main types of deadbolts are single and double cylinder locks. A single cylinder deadbolt, about $35, has a keyed opening on one side and a knob that can be turned by hand on the other. A double cylinder deadbolt lock, about $45, is keyed on both sides.
A double cylinder locks should be used on a door with a glass section or one located near a window. If the glass is broken and someone tries to reach in to open the door, they won't be able to.
Consult local building codes before buying new double cylinder deadbolt locks, though. Some communities don't allow their use due to safety concerns: They can impede a speedy exit from a home in case of fire. And when upgrading any entry door lockset, make sure that the strike plate is properly secured with strong 3-inch screws into the home's structural framing (studs).
9. Use Common Sense. But the best form of protection is to simply lock all your doors and windows whenever you leave your home. It's amazing how many people don't do that, and yet it's the simplest and best thing anyone can do.
At this time of year the warm weather finds most of us outside, or in the backyard pool, or getting ready for that summer vacation. An open garage door, and unlocked door or open window, or newspapers piled up on the porch are all invitations to would-be intruders. Take a moment to safe-guard your home and valuable possessions this weekend. A theft can happen in less than 60 seconds.
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When a nearby neighborhood was the target of a burglary ring, the police went door to door helping homeowners understand how to make their homes more secure. Many of the tips they shared can be found in this article. http://patch.com/california/newark/9-tips-to-prevent-home-burglaries
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Police Force 9.2 Million Volt Tactical Stun Flashlight
Streetwise Security raises the bar once again with the introduction of their patented Police Force 9,200,000 Tactical Stun Flashlight. This may just be the best compact tactical Stun Flashlight on the market today. Although it is only about 6.5 inches long, it packs the power normally found in units twice its size. Using advanced technology to create a superior tactical stun flashlight, the PF9200GM can be depended upon to provide you with a lifetime of security and safety.
Features:
•US Design Patent No. US D736,975 S: Please contact us for additional information and supporting documents.
•Police Strength Protection: Engineered to meet the demands of Police, Military, and Security Professionals worldwide but also available to civilians
•Triple Stun Technology: Most stun guns on the market today have only one or two points of contact. When using this model to defend yourself, the Triple Stun Technology (TST) allows an electrical charge to emanate between three separate points on the top of the stun baton (two sides and the middle). This creates a larger stun radius, allowing you to easily defend yourself. Even when test fired the loud, bight electrical burst is often enough to stop an attacker, and if not, a jolt from this unit certainly will!
•Shock Proof Exterior: Military Grade aluminum alloy protects the Police Force from damage so it can always be ready to protect you.
•No Slip Grip: Etched ribbed handle ensures a firm grip.
•Blinding 1 Watt LED Light: Not only will the flashlight safely illuminate the entire area at night, but it can also help to protect you. When shined in the eyes of an attacker, the ultra-bright light can have a temporary blinding effect making it easy for you to immobilize them with the stun.
•3 Light Modes: Allows you to easily change between the light modes: 100% for full strength, 50% for conserving battery life, and Flashing Strobe for emergencies or self-defense.
•Economically & Environmentally Friendly: The stun gun and flashlight are fully rechargeable and the light bulb has a life of up to 100,000 hours.
•Safety Features: To prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The power switch on bottom must be set to on, the function selector switch on the side must be set to the stun function, and the stun activation button must be pressed before the stun will activate.
•Rechargeable: Recharge cord (included) plugs into a standard wall outlet to save you money on batteries. Complete charging instructions enclosed.
•Holster and Wrist Strap Included: To make it easier to carry, both a heavy-duty holster with belt loop and a wrist strap are included.
•Lifetime Warranty: The Police Force is made of the highest quality components and comes with a lifetime warranty. See the enclosed instructions for complete details.
Includes:
•Streetwise Police Force 9,200,000 Tactical Stun Flashlight - Gun Metal
•Heavy Duty Holster
•Recharging cord
•Instructions
Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00
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Police Force 9.2 Million Volt Tactical Stun Flashlight
Protect yourself with the power of the Police Force….
Streetwise Security raises the bar once again with the introduction of their Police Force 9,200,000 Tactical Stun Flashlight. This may just be the best compact tactical Stun Flashlight on the market today.
Although it is only about 6.5 inches long it packs the power normally reserved for units twice its size. Using advanced technology to create a superior tactical stun flashlight, the SWPF9200BK can be depended upon to provide you with a lifetime of security and safety.
It is loaded with the following features
Features
Police Strength Protection: Engineered to meet the demands of Police, Military, and Security Professionals worldwide but also available to civilians
Triple Stun Technology: Most stun guns on the market today have only one or two points of contact. When using this model to defend yourself, the Triple Stun Technology (TST) allows an electrical charge to emanate between three separate points on the top of the stun baton (two sides and the middle). This creates a larger stun radius, allowing you to easily defend yourself. Even when test fired the loud, bight electrical burst is often enough to stop an attacker, and if not, a jolt from this unit certainly will!
Shock Proof Exterior: Military Grade aluminum alloy protects the Police Force from damage so it can always be ready to protect you.
No Slip Grip: Etched ribbed handle ensures a firm grip.
Blinding 1 Watt LED Light: Not only will the flashlight safely illuminate the entire area at night, but it can also help to protect you. When shined in the eyes of an attacker, the ultra-bright light can have a temporary blinding effect making it easy for you to immobilize them with the stun gun.
5 Light Modes: Allows you to easily change between the light modes: High, Medium, Low, SOS, and Strobe
Economically & Environmentally Friendly: The stun gun and flashlight are fully rechargeable and the light bulb has a life of up to 100,000 hours.
Safety Features: To prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built-in. The power switch on the bottom must be set to on, the function selector switch on the side must be set to the stun function, and the stun activation button must be pressed before the stun will activate.
Rechargeable: Recharge cord (included) plugs into a standard wall outlet to save you money on batteries. Complete charging instructions enclosed.
Holster and Wrist Strap Included: To make it easier to carry, both a heavy-duty holster with belt loop and a wrist strap are included.
Lifetime Warranty: The Police Force is made of the highest quality components and comes with a lifetime warranty. See the enclosed instructions for complete details.
Included
Streetwise Police Force 9,200,000 Tactical Stun Flashlight Black
Heavy Duty Holster
Recharging Cord
Instructions
Stun Gun FAQs
Click Here for Stun Gun Restrictions
Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00.
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Police Force 9,100,000 Blue Line Stun Gun & Paracord Bracelet
Protect yourself with the power of the Police Force…
Now you can protect yourself while supporting those that protect you. The Police Force 9,100,000 Blue Line Stun Gun proudly displays the American flag with the well-known blue line running through it so you can show your support for the men and women who lay their lives on the line every day to protect you and your family. In addition, in order to show our support in a practical way a portion of the proceeds from each sale goes to support police organizations (currently those funds are going to C.O.P.S.). Just like your local police force you can depend on this stun gun during your time of need. It is made of the highest quality components and comes with a lifetime warranty. To thank you for supporting the police, we are also including a free Blue Line paracord survival bracelet. This bracelet contains over 9 feet of military grade paracord that is strong enough to hold up to 450 pounds. It also features a built-in whistle that can used scare off an attacker or call for help in an emergency.
Features:
Police Strength Protection: Engineered to meet the demands of Police, Military, and Security Professionals worldwide but also available to civilians
Triple Stun Technology: The electrical charge will quickly jump between three points on the top of the stun gun creating a loud, bright electrical burst. Even when test fired, just the sight and sound of this is often enough to stop an attacker and if not, a jolt from this unit certainly will!
Metal Disable Pin: Prevents an attacker from taking the stun gun away and using it on you. A strap worn around the wrist attaches to a disable pin on the bottom of the unit. If the stun gun is taken from you the pin will pull out, preventing it from working. Unlike many cheap models with plastic pins, this pin is made of metal.
LED Flashlight: The LED flashlight provides a convenient source of light whenever you need it.
Safety Switch: To prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The disable pin must be inserted, the safety switch must be in the on position and the stun activation button must be pressed before the stun gun will operate.
Rubberized Armor Coating: Protects the unit and ensures a firm grip.
Economically & Environmentally Friendly: The stun gun and flashlight are fully rechargeable and the light bulb has a life of up to 100,000 hours.
Built-In Charger: The slide-out plug allows for easy charging. There are no cords to keep up with; simply plug into a standard wall outlet.
Heavy Duty Holster Included: A heavy duty nylon holster with belt loop is included for easy carrying.
Lifetime Warranty: The Police Force is made of the highest quality components and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Includes:
Police Force 9,100,000 Blue Line Stun Gun
Heavy Duty Holster with Belt Loop
Wrist Strap with Metal Disable Pin
Instructions
Blue Line Paracord Survival Bracelet with Whistle
Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00.
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9- volt battery
Many people think that all 9 volt batteries are the same. Not true. Low quality batteries are not strong enough to power stun guns. Some 9-volt batteries are even too big in size to fit into our stun gun battery compartment. Testing for Ron
Stun guns produce electricity as their main purpose. It stands to reason that the source of that electricity come from a strong origin. The brand we and the manufacturer recommend is Eveready Energizer™ These 9-volt batteries have sufficient juice to power our stun guns. Off brand and especially non alkaline types are not made strong enough for the requirements of a stun device.
We've seen some 9 volt batteries stuck inside a battery compartment because the size of the battery was not a standard sized 9v such as Energizer's. If you try to put batteries in a compartment and they do not fit, do not try to shove them in there. They do not fit.
The Covert Eye carries the Energizer™ Industrial . They are $2.50 each, lower than ... |
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Digital Voice Recorder & Power Bank
This dual action mini power bank will charge your mobile devices and record all your important meetings. There is no other power bank that is also a voice recorder! Choose between voice activated or continuous recording modes and enjoy having one less thing to pack for business meetings or lectures.
Two-in-one device: a mobile battery and voice recorder! Never lose power or miss those important notes again!
Features:
Charges cellphone, mobile devices while traveling or on-the-go
Easy to use and set up
Small and compact
Internal Memory 16GB
Battery can stand by for up to 150 days in voice activated mode
Continuous or Voice recording mode
3 selectable Sound qaulity modes
Date and time stamp of the recordings
Magnet attachable/detachable
9,999 max recording files
Specifications:
Internal 16GB memory
Battery indication (LED is off in recording)
USB 2.0 high speed upload & download / Plug-in & Playback
Recording LED lights on/off switch
Rechargeable battery : li-ion, 3.7V, 3000mAh charging time - PC/5 hrs, AC adapter ( not included) / 3 hrs
ALC function (Automatic Recording Level Control)
Max no. of recording files : 9,999 files;Can be operated by external power supply using PC USB port or USB AC adapter
Magnet attachable/detachable
Recording time : Memory 16GB HQ 576hrs XHQ 288hrs
Recording Sound Quality Mode : HQ(64kbps) or XHQ(128kbps) User Option
Hours of battery use on a single charge : 14 days(HQ standard) in continuous record up to 150 days in SVOS standby record
SVOS level (sensitivity setting) user option (5 levels)Date and time stamp of the recordings
Super Voice Operated Recording System(SVOS) for max 150 days
PC O/S : Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Includes:
USB charging cable
Magnet
Manual
Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00
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Phone Security
These phone recorders allow you to record conversations on a telephone line. All of these telephone recorders will silently record both sides of the conversation. Units are activated by sound or by someone picking up the phone. You can connect these phone recorders to an open phone jack and set them to record only conversations or you can use them as room recorders. You will not record dead time, only actual conversations.
Digital conversation recorders record with their own memory; there is no tape to flip. The digital phone recorders on this page can also be uploaded to your computer via high speed USB.
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Every semester of every year you can read hundreds of reports where a woman was physically assaulted on campus. While colleges and universities have tried to step up security patrols, especially at night, reports of attacks and attempted rape continue to persist. While there are precautions a woman can take to lessen the chances of becoming a victim, one of the best weapons she can have at her disposal when confronted in a threatening situation is a shot of pepper spray. A less than $20, the MACE Keyguard Pepper Spray is compact, convenient, and has a key ring that easily attaches to your house, dorm room, car, and other keys you carry. Be alert, be cautious, and be prepared.
http://www.thecoverteye.com/preview/m7/80365--mace-key-guard-pepper-spray.html
http://www.athensohiotoday.com/news/woman-uses-pepper-spray-to-allegedly-fight-off-attacker/article_00fc4e80-8d84-55d7-a989-90264ed2f3be.html
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Working parents- and that's the majority of American families today- share the anxiety, frustration, and even fear involved in leaving children "on their own" when school lets out, child care arrangements with neighbors and relatives break down, or there simply are not any alternatives.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1. Make sure your children are ready to care for themselves.
2. Teach them basic safety rules.
3. Know where your kids are, what they are doing, and who they are with.
ARE THEY READY? CAN YOUR CHILDREN-
1. Be trusted to go straight home after school?
2. Easily use the telephone, locks, and kitchen appliances?
3. Follow rules and instructions well?
4. Handle unexpected situations without panicking?
5. Stay home alone without being afraid?
Talk it over with them, and listen to their worries and ideas. Work out rules on having friends over, household chores, homework, and television. Remember, staying at home alone can build a child's self esteem, sense of responsibility, and practical skills.
TEACH YOUR "HOME ALONE" CHILDREN
1. How to call 9-1-1 or your area's emergency number, or call the operator?
2. How to give directions to your house in case of an emergency?
3. To check in with you or a neighbor immediately after arriving home.
4. To never accept gifts or rides from people they don't know well. (And you approve of)
5. How to use the door, windows, locks and the alarm system if you have one?
6. To never let anyone into the home without asking your permission.
7. To never let a caller at the door or on the phone know they are alone.
8. To carry a house key with them in a safe place (inside a shirt pocket or sock)-do not leave it under a mat or on a ledge.
9. How to escape in case of fire?
10. To not go into the house or apartment if things do not look right- a broken window, ripped screen, or opened door.
11. To let you know about anything that frightens them or makes them feel uncomfortable.
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