5 Tips for better home security in 2022
Tips for better home security in the new year
It is always possible to improve upon the safety of your family and property, which is why it is important to regularly review your home security habits and systems.
A simple example is the proper vetting of any domestic staff who work on your property.
Many people hire new staff without doing the necessary background checks or obtaining copies of their ID documents and other personal information.
The people who work in your residence are integral to the overall security of your family and possessions. Knowing you can trust and rely on them is very important.
5 Tips for better home security in the new year
1. Get to know your neighbours: Safer suburbs are those with communication between residents. Your neighbours can keep an eye on your property if you are not home, and vice versa.
They can also easily spot something out of place if they know your daily routines.
2. Join a suburb CPF WhatsApp group: This is an easy way to stay on top of trends in your suburb and street, and to get help in an emergency.
Security companies and members of the CPF are on these groups and can quickly react to suspicious activity or emergencies.
Always be mindful of sticking to the group’s rules, and never post crime information without the permission of the administrators of the group.
3. Invest in more outdoor security systems: Good home security starts with a secure perimeter, which then needs to be supported by proper security on the actual property.
Electric fencing, outdoor beams, CCTV and sensor lights are proven deterrents.
Electric fencing, beams and cameras should be linked to an armed response service if you are to derive maximum benefits from these security systems.
4. Be vigilant: Talk to the family and your domestic staff about things like leaving and arriving home, locking doors and security gates, being cautious of strangers at the gate, and knowing what to do in an emergency.
Everyone should know how to reach their security company and/or the police quickly by phone or by using the alarm system and panic buttons.
5. Have a security assessment done: Advice from a security expert can help you decide on security to suit your lifestyle and living spaces.
Technology has evolved tremendously to complement modern homes and lifestyles while keeping criminals at bay and getting you the right help when you need it most.
Explore what is available and let a security expert help tailor-make solutions just for your family and home.
