Homeowners are advised to consider installing external lights to deter potential burglars, especially those that stay on all the time as they may make potential intruders think twice before attempting to break into the property.
Worried homeowners who feel troubled by security and safety have been urged to install one type of light. And it may help prevent a break-in.
Touching on Home Security, one question on a police website asks: "Are external lights a good idea for security?
" In its answer, the Ask the Police website, hosted by the Police National Legal Database, issued guidance and said "yes. " It explained: "Yes they are, outside lights deter potential burglars from dark hidden areas. The best type of external light is one that stays on all the time. Any intruder that has made up their mind to break into a property will more than likely not be put off by lights that are triggered by movement.
"If the light is on all the time then it may make them think twice before attempting to break into the property. " In another question that asks, "how can I protect my home from burglary? ", the site recommends making sure you have taken all the necessary steps to ensure your home is not a target. It says: "A secure home will reduce the chance of you getting burgled.
Many domestic burglaries are committed by opportunists; criminals will look for homes that have little or no obvious security, have doors or windows left open or seem unoccupied.
" It recommends these "top tips" listed below "to help keep your home safe from thieves".
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