![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install an alarm system to protect your home and family from
burglary and fire. A home protected by an alarm system is 2-3
times less likely to be burglarized than an unprotected home.
You may also qualify for substantial reductions in your homeowners'
insurance if you have an alarm system. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install lawn signs and window decals to alert potential intruders
that your home is protected by an alarm system. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install a camera system to monitor the perimeter of your home. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install metal or solid core outside doors. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install high quality locks on all outside doors. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install pins or other locking devices on sliding glass doors. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install outdoor lighting with motion sensors. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Be sure entry doors are trimmed of all vegetation so they are
visible from the street. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Lock gates and fences with high quality locks. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Install timers on lights and televisions when you are out of town
to give the appearance that someone is at home. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Never hide a spare key outside your home. You may think
you've found a spot where no burglar would look, but they know all
the hiding places. |
![bullet](_themes/al%20plus/blobul1e.gif) | Ask a neighbor to park their car in your driveway when you are on
vacation. |