Hot and humid.\u00a0\u00a0 Natch.\u00a0 Being Houston TX and all…\u00a0\u00a0 still, unseasonably reasonable would be nice once in a while.\u00a0\u00a0 Probably get to over 100F here in the swamp.<\/p>\n
I’ll be doing things to get ready for not being here for a few days.\u00a0\u00a0 In a few days.\u00a0\u00a0 And I’ll be doing the pickups I delayed due to the koof.<\/p>\n
And yes, I will be looking at some upgrades to surveillance here…\u00a0 and a gate latch for the driveway.<\/p>\n
This local crime spree (see yesterday’s comments, late) was one kid.\u00a0\u00a0 I’m sure we’ll see more going forward though.\u00a0\u00a0 Time to review your physical security and cams to prosecute.\u00a0 Or to know better what happened so you can work on it not happening again.<\/p>\n
The easiest thing, and free to boot, is LOCK YOUR LOCKS.\u00a0\u00a0 If it has a lock on it, use it.\u00a0\u00a0 If it has a place for a lock, put a lock on it.\u00a0\u00a0 Your zip code won’t protect you.\u00a0\u00a0 It will determine likelihood, but not possibility.<\/p>\n
Even if you can’t do the physical hardening now, buy the stuff to do it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are several discussions here about hardening your home, the search tool should find them, with specific products listed.\u00a0 Your\u00a0 local PD might even offer free review of you security situation, or your insurance might offer the same service.\u00a0 If you don’t have a good idea what to look for, take advantage of the help.<\/p>\n
I’ll note that this kid, and every other one I’ve looked at committing crimes on video, was not at all concerned about lighting.\u00a0\u00a0 The motion activated light just helped him search for something to steal.\u00a0\u00a0 The lights do make for better recordings, and help YOU to see the perp…\u00a0 but don’t expect them to keep away bad guys or make them flee.<\/p>\n
People are going to get desperate.\u00a0 They are going to be emboldened.\u00a0\u00a0 Harden your home, and harden your heart.<\/p>\n
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and stack some stuff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hot and humid.\u00a0\u00a0 Natch.\u00a0 Being Houston TX and all…\u00a0\u00a0 still, unseasonably reasonable would be nice once in a while.\u00a0\u00a0 Probably get to over 100F here in the swamp.<\/p>\n
I’ll be doing things to get ready for not being here for a few days.\u00a0\u00a0 In a few days.\u00a0\u00a0 And I’ll be doing the pickups I delayed due to the koof.<\/p>\n
And yes, I will be looking at some upgrades to surveillance here…\u00a0<\/p>\n