Ask the Expert – Limerick Post (March)
Q: What simple tips will help protect my home/business from intruders?
A: Statistics will show that the majority of burglaries are carried out by opportunist criminals seeking an easy option. Would-be burglars will cruise the neighbourhood seeking out unattended or vacant properties.
Garda Crime Prevention advice often refers to the “golden minute”. This refers to the first minute that the burglar spends “casing” your property.
If you employ simple security measures that will deter an intruder from entering your property for the first minute, he will simply move on to an easier target e.g. Are your gates closed? Have you left keys in the door? Have you lights left on? Have a look at your own house. If it looks vacant to you, it will also look vacant to any would-be burglar.
Best Garda advice is to have a monitored alarm fitted and always remember to turn on your alarm, for however short the
period.
– John Delaney, Technology Director, GGL Security
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