Think Like A Criminal

 

By Paul Rackley

 

One of the best ways to protect your home and family is by thinking like a criminal. Criminals don’t think like honest people; if they did, they wouldn’t be criminals. In most cases, they are looking for what they think is an easy way of life—living off the efforts of others—and they are usually quite lazy. They are looking for an easy way to make a quick buck, rather than working for it. The harder you make it for them, the more likely they will move on to the next victim.

There are many ways to make it harder for criminals to gain access to your home and family. Some simple ways include installing a home security system, installing multiple locks on doors and windows, and planting unfriendly plants around the house, such as Holly bushes. You can also figure out how you would break into your own home, and take steps to prevent that entry from being possible.

 

On the street, try and determine how you would attack yourself, if so inclined, and stay constantly aware of these methods. If you constantly plan how you would repel an attack, then it is much easier to implement that plan and keep yourself safe.

 

Looking at your property and person like a criminal would, helps you stay ahead of any potential problems in your security plan