The burglar alarms installed by a Pennsylvania business owner helped make sure that police were able to apprehend an early morning criminal.
Faced with a growing population, police officers in Dickinson, North Dakota, say that more and more residents are installing home security systems, according to the Dickinson Press.
With many households still preparing for one last summer trip, a new survey finds that many of them may not be keeping their homes secure.
Police officers in New Orleans are crediting many city residents with helping to solve a number of local crimes, thanks to home security cameras that some people have mounted outside their homes, WGNO-TV reports.
Police in Lexington, Kentucky, say they have seen more than 80 recent cases of local burglaries in which the thieves entered a home through a garage door which is partially or fully open.
While burglaries in the Jacksonville, North Carolina, area have begun to dip since last year, police say that area residents need to stay vigilant.
Knowing that a person's home is safe and guarded against an invasion can give someone peace of mind. There are number of different ways in which a homeowner or a renter can protect their possessions and family from crime.
There are a number of things that consumers can do to lower the cost of their homeowners insurance. One of those options will not only save them money, but will also provide increased protection against potential burglars.
It's not uncommon for homeowners to receive knocks on their doors during the summer from home security door-to-door salespeople. It's a prime time for home invasions.
When someone moves out of one home for another, they usually sold the first residence before leaving. However, in some circumstances - such as a hard-to-sell house - residences are left vacant, which can be a security risk for properties.