Evidence. Usually there is very little evidence in a burglary. Police typically don't gather much evidence. They usually just file a report so the homeowner can make a claim against their insurance.
Time. Burglars can be in and out of a home in 3 to 5 minutes. Police average response time to a home alarm system is nearly 15 minutes.
No reporting. Homeowners don't feel the police can do anything about the crime after the fact. Estimates say 50% of homeowners don't bother to report a burglary.
According to Kevin Wilson, a Certified Master Locksmith in the Atlanta Metro Area, 80% of all burglars come through an outside door usually with a couple of kicks. A homeowner's front or back door can be kicked in with a light kick or shove. This is caused because the doorframe is made of soft wood and covered with trim. Deadbolts don't help when the doorframe is weak. Unfortunately, homeowners don't know they are vulnerable. Homeowners need to re-examine their home security now and focus on prevention.
Mr. Wilson offers several suggestions that will make a home secure against burglaries and home invasion: Strikemaster II - a 60" long strike plate that is secured with 15 - 3" screws; Don Jo Security Plate - an 18" long strike plate that is secured with 6 - 3" screws; Door Barricade; a Security and Storm Shatter Protection Film - that can be placed on your windows to improve the structural integrity of your windows; and high security deadbolt locks that cannot be picked.
Media Contact:
Kevin Wilson
404-717-2761
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