The safety and security of your home is one of those things everyone seeks, but perhaps doesn't know the best way to achieve.
Fret not, as a panel of local Patch Pros is ready and willing to offer you tips and tricks for keeping your homestead safe.
Molly Anderson has been with the Edina Police Department for more than 20 years, and is involved in public information, education and crime prevention. She believes that “Residential crime is often a matter of opportunity, and sometimes all it takes is a few simple steps to reduce your risk. Your local police department has a lot of ideas to help, give them a call!”
Jim Tuomisto has owned and operated Hi-Tech Installations in Minnetonka for 30 years. The business installs home security systems, as well as whole house systems and home theater systems.
So go ahead and ask away! Leave your questions in the comments area below, and our Patch Pros will check back regularly to answer them.
If you have an unusual door or architectural arrangement, call your local police department, most have someone who will go out to your home or office to give on-site advice.
The police here in Eagan do a great job as they maintain a low level of crime. Reference the Eagan.com website and reseach the map of reported instances. An alarm system only notifies an criminal after a crime has already been committed. After all to trigger the alarm the criminal must have broken a window/door etc to gain entrance to private property and is tresspassing/etc...
And about a dog- dogs are great if you're a dog lover ! But there have been burglaries where the burglar has brought some food for the dog, so unfortunately, there's no truly fail-safe measure for 100% security. Good prevention relies on many little pieces, including anything which will make your home look and sound occupied.
Professional theives often are spotted by neighbors who will say they didn't think anything of the stranger because they either looked normal, like a service tech, or even waved hello.
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