Lock It Up
These should be locked at all times, even if you are only stepping out for a minute.
Doors
Criminals look for these "targets" because they have unlocked doors or visible valuables.
Easy Targets or Soft Targets
You should wait until you are back from this before posting photos of it online.
Vacation
If a stranger knocks, use this tool to see who it is without opening the door.
A Peephole
This should be placed in the track of a sliding glass door to prevent it from being opened.
A security bar or dowel.
Most burglars want to be in and out of a house this fast.
Quickly
Doing this at an airport on social media tells criminals your house is empty.
Checking In
Even if you are talking to a stranger through a closed door, you should never let them know this.
That you're home alone.
This type of lock is much stronger than a standard door handle lock and should be used on all exterior doors.
Deadbolt
To a criminal, a house with a pile of mail or no lights on looks like this.
Empty
This setting should be turned off on social media apps so people can't track where you are.
Location Sharing
If you arrive home and see signs of a break-in, you should never do this.
Enter the House
You should never hide these under doormats or rocks.
Spare Keys
These outdoor plants should be trimmed so they don't create hiding spots or block lights.
Bushes and trees
To keep strangers from seeing your posts, your social media profiles should always be set to this.
Private
If you are home during a break-in and cannot get out safely, you should do these two things.
Hide in a secure spot and call 911.