Know your enemy

  Because professionals usually have significantly more rewarding targets in your mind (think Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery!) , your threats are the semi-pro along with the opportunist.  They make any sustained effort to break and are searching for easy and quick targets.

The professional, who uses the Ideal tools and targets the Ideal homesThe semi-pro, who thinks of himself as an expert but does not have the skillset or tool set of the professionalThe opportunist, who takes advantages of easy pickings

There are three types of burglar:

Know the tricks of the trade

By way of instance, if a"salesman" knocks at your door but you do not observe a business car anywhere in sight, it can be a burglar simply checking to see whether you're in.  They may slip around the back to check for doors and windows, too.

This CCTV footage captured a burglar dressed as a delivery freelancer rapping at the door.  Little did the homeowner know there were a bunch of thugs waiting to attack her home...

Each crook has their personal modus operandi, however they all show some form of suspicious behaviour.

Ask yourself - is my home attractive to burglars?  

These low-level criminals do not need hassle, so they will move away from houses which show clear security systems.  They will also avoid houses and well-tended homes because they're more likely to be viewed breaking .

Seek out a quality security Program 

Licensed professionals, such as Blake's, only install Grade 2 & 3 alarms that qualify for monitoring and Authorities response.  

Were you aware, the affordable DIY alerts available on the shelves are Grade 1 alarms - the cheapest quality, cheapest alarms out there. They should have a quality water leak detector with them.