The whole idea here is to make it harder for them to get to you or your stuff. If you make it difficult enough maybe they will go away or not even bother.
But guess what folks? This takes us back once again to the first principle of security.
AWARENESS
You first have to be aware of what your vulnerabilities are.
So, the first thing you must do is to go on a tour of your home.
Let us start on the outside. Go stand out in the middle of your front yard and look at the front of your house.
How many windows can you see and how many doors are visible from the front? Are any of the doors or windows fully or partially blocked by bushes, trees, or furniture?
If you can not see the doors or windows because some object is blocking the view of them then neither you nor anyone else passing by, such as the Police, can see an intruder hiding behind these obstructions. They can easily be breaking into your home or hiding in wait for you.
This same drill goes for the sides of the house as well as the rear of the home. Now you may be reluctant to cut down bushes or trees near your home because you like the way it is landscaped but that is a decision you have to make.
Stealth and concealment are the bad guy’s stock in trade. Without it they are vulnerable. Without it they may leave you alone.
But guess what folks? This takes us back once again to the first principle of security.
AWARENESS
You first have to be aware of what your vulnerabilities are.
So, the first thing you must do is to go on a tour of your home.
Let us start on the outside. Go stand out in the middle of your front yard and look at the front of your house.
How many windows can you see and how many doors are visible from the front? Are any of the doors or windows fully or partially blocked by bushes, trees, or furniture?
If you can not see the doors or windows because some object is blocking the view of them then neither you nor anyone else passing by, such as the Police, can see an intruder hiding behind these obstructions. They can easily be breaking into your home or hiding in wait for you.
This same drill goes for the sides of the house as well as the rear of the home. Now you may be reluctant to cut down bushes or trees near your home because you like the way it is landscaped but that is a decision you have to make.
Stealth and concealment are the bad guy’s stock in trade. Without it they are vulnerable. Without it they may leave you alone.
