As back-to-school season approaches so do new opportunities for thieves. With kids in school, and homes vacant, burglaries become crimes of opportunities. Thieves watch people and their habits as they case neighborhoods. Break-ins are in the rise in many neighborhoods, including gated communities. To avoid becoming a target make sure you do the following things:

• Change your daily routine from time to time & always set your home alarm.
• Leave lights on timers if you plan to be away during evening hours.
• Rotate the place you park your car.
• Be knowledgeable on break-ins and security "events" in your neighborhood.

Should you need more ideas on home alarm and safety tips, please contact me anytime via cell phone or email. The best thing you can have in your corner when it comes to protecting your family is a solid plan of awareness. For everything else, there's Security Chip and ADT.

Go to www.SpotCrime.com and enter your address. This is the website I use for our
ADT "Neighborhood Awareness" information. My team and I pass this info along in
neighborhoods as crime occurs. This site will let you know when crimes of various sorts are committed in your area. May surprise you. . .
Please continue to LOCK your vehicles. We have seen an increase in car break-ins in
the area and don't forget, there is a car stolen in this country EVERY :26 SECONDS!