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    Urban/House Security

    I have not seen a post like this, but recently my neighbor had their truck broken into, and I got into the discussion of security. For them, they had not security beyond a single broken security light.

    Some things to consider:

    -Motion lights over dusk-to-dawn lights; while any light is good, motion lights are avoided because they draw attention.
    -Security systems; this is very dependent on area, but even then, they are a deterrent if someone else nearby does not have one
    -Security system signs; whether you have the system or now, having the signs can act as a deterrent.
    -Visible Valuables; this comes into play for those who leave expensive things in view of their cars, or can be viewed through windows. It is like advertising what you have to steal.
    -Dogs, any dog; while a chihuahua might not seem like a guard dog, they do alert (if trained) when someone is at the door.
    -Security cameras; these are not always good for after the fact, but just like motion lights they can deter someone or make them pick a different target
    -Door Reinforcement; many do not understand the weak/short screws which are holding your door in place are (1/4 inch I believe?) and that typically the frame is what cracks and not your door. 3 inch screws, into your frame are a very cheap solution
    -Situational Awareness; this is the big one, over all others. So many out there will answer the door as if the person on the other side is their best friend, but the reality is that if you do not know them, they could be a threat.


    So what do you think? Quick and dirty, but let me know what I missed/wrong about, I'm a little 'rusty' on the whole physical security aspect.
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    Nice write up! I'll add a couple tips I've learned over the years. If you're planning to be out of town for awhile try not to leave any of the tell-tale signs that home burglars look for. Have your mail service stopped for the expected duration. Newspapers too. Thieves look for things like that when they're casing neighborhoods. You can also put a few indoor lights on timers to make it seem like there is someone around while you're gone. Having a neighbor willing to keep an eye out for unusual activity is also a good plan. Yall can watch each other's backs that way. Also be careful about throwing away packaging from expensive purchases. It might paint a bullseye on your house for thieves to remember.
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    I got another one, Arklatex reminded me:

    -Get to know your neighbors and vice versa; know who your neighbors are and know their cars. Stopping a crime next door will deter someone in the future and your neighbor may be willing to watch your back as well.
    "Every person’s life is theirs by right. An individual’s life can and must belong only to himself, not to any society or community, or he is then but a slave. No one can deny another person their right to their life, nor seize by force what is produced by someone else, because that is stealing their means to sustain their life. It is treason against mankind to hold a knife to a man’s throat and dictate how he must live his life."



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    And by all means, don't post on Facebook that your going on a family vacation to aruba for seven days.
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    And, yes, my Chihuahua is a trained alert dog...
    You cant get your car door open, and she is alerting everyone, someone is here.
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    she might look nice and quiet, but she will hide under the TV and bark her ass off.
    Were still working on the "OK that's enough" part.
    You will never be forgotten. RIP Corporal Bradley Coy (USMC)

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    When you are away, leave the TV on. It implies that there is someone home.
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    Great pic of the dog, Deebs!

    My damn one and only TV has a Sleep Mode and automatically goes into Sleep Mode if left on for 4 hours. I've tried to change it and it does not have an option to do so.

    Being 1 mile down a gated dirt road, then 900 feet up a winding driveway through the woods past another locked gate is my strategy. We've never had any trick or treaters (HA) and once I found two 13 year old boys wandering through my property lost and scared. They went looking for their lost dog and 3 miles later stumbled upon my back gate. No other trespassers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deebo View Post
    Were still working on the "OK that's enough" part.
    Yeah,that is always the hard part with the 'excitable' breeds. They are great little biological door alarms, but there isn't a way to shut them up!
    "Every person’s life is theirs by right. An individual’s life can and must belong only to himself, not to any society or community, or he is then but a slave. No one can deny another person their right to their life, nor seize by force what is produced by someone else, because that is stealing their means to sustain their life. It is treason against mankind to hold a knife to a man’s throat and dictate how he must live his life."



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    she might look nice and quiet, but she will hide under the TV and bark her ass off.
    Were still working on the "OK that's enough" part.
    That is one CUTE ankle biter!!
    Being cremated...my last chance for a SMOKING HOT BODY!!

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