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Understanding home security and safety measures to protect against home invasions, robberies, and burglary.

"Home security includes both the security hardware placed on a property and individuals' personal security practices."
"Security hardware includes doors, locks, alarm systems, lighting, motion detectors, and security camera systems."
"Personal security involves practices like ensuring doors are locked, alarms are activated, owning a Dog, windows are closed, and extra keys are not hidden outside."
"According to an FBI report, 58.3% of burglaries in the United States involved forcible entry."
"Per the most recent statistics, the average burglary in the United States takes about 90 seconds to 12 minutes."
"On average, a burglar will break into a home within 60 seconds."
"Most target cash first followed by jewels, drugs, and electronics."
"Common security methods include never hiding extra keys outside, never turning off all the lights, applying small CCTV stickers on doors, and keeping good tabs with neighbors."
"Security camera systems" are part of the security hardware placed on a property.
"Owning a dog" is a personal security practice that can help enhance home security.
"Never hiding extra keys outside" is a common security method.
"Keeping good tabs with neighbors" is a common security method that can help ensure a safer neighborhood.
"Security hardware for doors" includes locks and alarm systems.
"Security hardware for windows" includes locks and alarm systems.
"Motion detectors" are part of the security hardware placed on a property.
Some commonly targeted items after cash in burglaries include jewels, drugs, and electronics.
"Applying small CCTV stickers on doors" is a common security method, which can act as a deterrent for potential burglars.
Personal security practices like ensuring doors are locked, alarms are activated, and windows are closed can help enhance home security.
"Lighting" is part of the security hardware placed on a property, and it can help deter burglars by illuminating the surroundings.
Activating alarms is one of the personal security practices that can help protect against burglaries.