"This is my house. I have to defend it."

In the United States a burglary occurs every 15 seconds! That's 4 a minute! Did you know that the number of break-ins also increases during the winter months? To keep your family, home, and property safe and secure, here are three quick tips: 

1. Keep doors and windows locked – don’t forget to keep the garage door closed! 
2. Install motion detector lights around your home. 
3. Consider putting interior lights on a timer or leave a couple lights on while you are away.

There are lots of additional ways to ensure your family, home, and property are safe from a break-in. Check out these sites for additional tips and checklists:

• Salt Lake City Police Department – Home Security Checklist
• Elite Craft Homes – Blog Post
• Martha Stewart – Checklist

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