It's an unfortunate fact of life that we have to be concerned with safety in today's world. A quick glance at the evening news demonstrates how important it is to secure yourself, your home, and your office. The best way to do that is being prepared before someThing happens. Here are a few security tips to get you started:

Cameras - real or fake. Burglars don't like to bother with businesses and homes that are under surveillance. Even a dummy camera can sometimes deter a criminal. But if you want to see what goes on while you're away or to monitor what's happening outside while you're inside, a wireless camera is just the Thing.


Early warning systems. Dogs can be a deterrent, but if you can’t get a big, scary watchdog, an electronic dog can “see" through doors and walls. The Thing will start “barking” when someone comes within fifteen feet, warning you before the bad guy gets inside. (Plus, an electronic dog won’t sell you out for a cheeseburger like my real dog Bosco would.) And so you can see what’s going on, a digital peephole lets you see what’s happening outside without putting yourself at risk.

Light it up. Criminals prefer an easy target, so outdoor lighting is one of the Things most of them will try to avoid. And you don’t even have to run up your energy bill. A motion activated light lets you know when someone is creeping around outside and chases away would-be burglars.

Defend yourself. If you find yourself in a confrontation with a criminal, it's good to have some self defense training to back you up. Krav Maga is easy to learn and works for anyone - no matter your size or strength.

I know this topic isn't as much fun as some of the others I've blogged, but sometimes even I have to be serious. Not too often, but sometimes...


Stay safe,
Bobby