Five Ways to Prevent Home Invasion

Warning: This short story about home invasion is somewhat graphic. Senstive readers may want to skip this part. 

A news story from the Boston Globe last week reports: A woman who was hacked to death with a machete and knife in her own home was alive for all 32 slashes. The stabbing split open her skull, sliced through bones, and pierced organs, according to the medical examiner. She didn’t die from the initial trauma, but rather bled to death after the attack. 
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Here are five ways to help keep you and your family safe from home invasion:

1. You should never talk to strangers via an open door or screen door. If you can’t avoid talking to them, talked to them behind your locked door.

2. NEVER allow children to open doors. Always require an adult to do it.

3. Have a home security device like theBulldog Bar installed in your front door to prevent kick-ins. If you have the budget have a home burglar alarm installed and keep it on 24/7/365.

4. Not all home invaders knock, some will break in without warning. Just another reason to have the Bulldog Bars on and the alarm activated.

5. Cameras can be a great deterrent. It's a good idea to have a 24-hour camera surveillance system monitor around your home showing your doors and access points.

Reliable door security like theBulldog Bar products are very affordable, easy to install and can serve as your first line of defense in the case of a home invasion.

To order home security devices for your residence or to learn more useful tips about minimizing your risk of home invasion visit theBulldogBar.com TODAY!

Here's to OUTsmarting INvaders!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad
 

Accelerate Your Protection Against Carjacking & Burglary with theBulldog Bar

Carjacking is a form of violent motor vehicle theft where the thief uses force and fear to take our vehicle, resulting in a very serious threat to our personal safety. 

Sometimes the car owner and its occupants are kidnapped during the carjacking, and if they're lucky, are dropped off nearby without being harmed. 

A worse scenario is being transported to a secondary crime scene, which can be even more dangerous than the original confrontation. 

These people may become the victims of other crimes like rape, aggravated assault, and even homicide.

Carjacking can occur anywhere, but is most highly concentrated in big cities. Although it is a big city problem, it is slowly spreading to the suburbs. 

Carjacking is as traditional as auto theft, occurring in a busy commercial area where cars are parked and owners are either entering or exiting the vehicle.

Everyday scenarios like these can be very scary as well as violent and dangerous because of the life threatening situations involved. 

It is important to be aware of the precautions you should be taking for safety outside of your home as well as in your home. 

Get home security products like theBulldog Bar for protection at your humble abode and practice safety and awareness while you are away from your residence!

For more information about safety in and out of your home or to browse our selection of home security devices visit our web site TODAY at theBulldogBar.com.

Here’s to safety under your own roof... as well as anywhere you go!
--theBulldog Bar Squad

5 Simple Ways to OUTsmart INvaders from theBulldog Bar

Home invasion can be an extremely frightening experience, and many who have become victims of these crimes find it hard to cope or feel relaxed in their homes for months or even years to come. 

It is your responsibility as a home owner to protect yourself and belongings by taking charge and minimizing the risk for home invasion.

With that in mind, here are some ways to improve the security in your own home:

1) SECURE ALL ENTRY POINTS.
These entry points include front and back doors, the garage, and windows in every room. Be sure to lock all doors and latch all windows while in your home, before you leave your home and before you go to bed.

2) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOLID LOCKS.
Your front door should be solid and strong with heavy duty locks, solid core doors and a good quality deadbolt. Chain latches are NOT the most reliable... because they can only provide very minimal security to your humble abode.

3) KEEP YOUR HOME WELL-LIT.
When going out of town, you should always keep a few lights turned on. Additionally, eliminate all the dark spots around your house by adding lights around your property and use motion detector devices on areas that are blocking your views.

4) BE CAUTIOUS.
Always look through your peephole or window to see who is at the other side of the door before opening it. NEVER open your door to strangers, and alert the police if you see anyone suspicious lurking in your neighborhood. Be cautious as well... because some home invaders can pretend to be a delivery guy, a repairman or even a service provider to gain entry into your dwelling. And finally, avoid letting your mail or newspapers accumulate. If you plan to be gone for more than a couple of days, have a friend or neighbor collect them.

5) INSTALL HOME SECURITY DEVICES.
It's ideal, of course, to have an alarm system installed and have it armed at all times. With or without an alarm, however, it is also smart to have other home security devices like theBulldog Bar installed. This can prevent any door from being kicked in or beaten down, giving you time to call for help. 

Reliable door security like theBulldog Bar products are very affordable, easy to install and can serve as your first line of defense in the case of a home invasion.

To order home security devices for your residence or to learn more useful tips about minimizing your risk of home invasion visit theBulldogBar.com TODAY!
Here's to OUTsmarting INvaders!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad
 

The COLD Shoulder: How Changes in Climate Can Affect Crime

After some blissfully warm days before and throughout the holidays, many U.S. cities have recently been hit with a bitter cold front, leaving temperatures in the 20s or lower. 

So will this cold weather have an impact on the amount of crimes committed this time of year?!

The answer is yes-- Crimes are in fact affected by the temperature, caused by influences in our behaviors during colder weather. 

Lower temperatures in climate can trigger emotions which lead to depression, anger and agitation... creating an environment where crime can flourish at any time. Premeditated incidents, such as property crimes and robberies, can even increase unexpectedly in various communities and cities nationwide.

Along with implementing high-quality home security devices like theBulldog Bar ...here are some tips to prepare and protect yourself from becoming a victim of winter crimes:

1. If you leave your home or business empty for several days in a row, be sure to have your standard vacation rules in place.
Leave a light on inside and set timers for outside lights to come on at night. Also, have your neighbors collect your mail and newspapers so they don't pile up while you're gone.

2. Do NOT leave your vehicle unattended while it’s being warmed up in the mornings.
Thieves often search neighborhoods for these types of easy targets.

3. Keep in mind that darkness comes much earlier in the winter months, so always be aware of your surroundings when walking through parking lots, whether at a store or your workplace. ALWAYS park in well-lit and safe areas and if you feel uncertain, you should ask someone to walk you to your car.

4. Be aware that when there’s cold weather, fewer people are outside to witness or help you when you are in trouble.
In other words, pay attention to your surroundings at all times, keep your cell phone handy and it never hurts to have some pepper spray on your key chain!

In addition to bundling up against the bitter cold, be proactive by bundling up with these crime prevention tips as well. To implement better home security or for more tips on staying protected during the winter season, visit our website TODAY at: theBulldog Bar.com.

 Here's to giving criminals like home burglars the COLD shoulder this season!
--theBulldog Bar Squad
 

Ringing in the New Year with the Best Home Security

With the beginning of a new year, it's important that we prepare for yet another 365 days of preventing robberies and burglaries...

and NOW is the perfect time to make the resolution of better protecting yourself and your home! 

Adding home security devices like theBulldog Bar can greatly reduce the chance of home robbery or invasion. It is important to understand home robbery and why security devices are very beneficial in preventing these types of crimes.  

Home invaders will typically enter a home and force the occupants to give up their money or anything of value. These crimes often become very violent in nature and are extremely frightening to experience. A home robbery differs from a simple burglary because a direct threat to the occupants is made in a robbery. 

Experts might say that robberies are usually committed by several perpetrators, including the robber who enters the home and usually threatens the owner, and the others he will bring along for any support and assistance. 

Invaders are usually prepared for any resistance and many of them are armed, ready to fight back. This is a situation you would not want to end up in, so always be careful if confronting them.

A few precautionary measures can be taken to make your home less vulnerable to home robbery attempts. Robbers tend to be careful when targeting a home and generally zero in to the ones that look like they are not well defended or secured. They choose a home that makes it unlikely for them to be spotted or heard by the neighbors. 

To make your home less appealing to home invaders, you can install floodlights and motion detectors outside of your home, making the yard much more visible at night, as well as a dog that will bark if they hear noise!

Don't become a victim to home robbery. Invest in reliable security devices like theBulldog Bar installed now, and sleep well knowing you and your belongings are safe!

To start the New Year off right by implementing better home protection against robbers, visit our website TODAY:

theBulldog Bar.com .

Here's to a safe 2014!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad