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Round Lake Park, Il. 60073
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Vacation Home Security Tips

  • Arrange a Vacation Watch

The Round Lake Park police department has a Vacation Watch Program. Simply contact us and we will schedule checks on your home while your away. 

  • Never disclose your residence on social media

Make sure that your all social media profiles are not included your location information. It is clever decision to keep your residence out of your any social media posts as well. Because social media has A-to-Z various people including burglars as well.

  • Keep your neighbors informed

Share your plan with the trusted neighbors, local friends, and local special watch group. They can provide you important help (as they can hope the same).

  • Never say your holiday plans with strangers

You should never share your vacation plan with the strangers.

  • Do not share your holiday plan on social media

Social media is not a safe zone for sharing your holiday plan. 

  • Never forget to follow a home security checklist

Maintain a holiday home security checklist for your home security safety. 

  • Use smart lights at home

Smart light bulbs have infinite benefits as an amazing lighting element for home. It enhances better There are various smart lights you can use controlling them from your Smartphone.

You can schedule your lights to turn on or off at a specific time from anywhere. During vacation, the smart lights could keep your home 24 hours as usual as you stay home.

  • Use home security physical things are surefire unbeatable

Keep your every door and window secure with appropriate metal elements. It’s best to install solid core external doors, use heavy duty locks and set up the longer screws in the lock strike plates and door hinges. In addition, build up second layer metallic security device on every accessible sliding window.

  • Install a Ring Video Doorbell or Similar Device

There are many benefits of using a ring video doorbell wireless camera in terms of home security safety. Any sort of burglar will think twice when they find this security device on the doorstep. Ring video doorbell is Auto-alarming motion-activated, wireless and Wi-Fi friendly device. It has night vision capability, two conversational system, and live video demand utility.

  • Set-up a smart burglar alarm at home

A smart wireless Burglar Alarm adds an extra layer of  security to you home. Especially, during the vacation time, this device will improve your holiday home security.

  • Secure documents and valuables 

You can keep the extra-valuable things in an unbeatable place of your home. 

You might store some things in a banks safety deposit boxes as well.

  • Stop mail and newspaper delivery

You never let your mail pile up, or newspapers. If happen, burglars could find the confirm message of your absence. Then, you can arrange a trustiest someone of neighbors to take care of this for holiday home security improvement. The best solution is to stop the main from delivery through your post office and newspaper.

  • Use special locks for first-floor windows

Window locks matter for home security. Burglars always look for the easiest way to make entry . Make sure that first floor all windows are closed using a special lock. If possible include 2nd floor as well.This should also include your patio doors.

  • Never use a hidden place to keep your keys

Burglars know the potential places you might hide keys. This is why; you determine your best neighbor or a friend to keep the keys instead of a risky place in the yard. If you need to store that extra set of keys invest in a Knox Box. A Knox Box is a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for fire departments, emergency medical services, and sometimes police to retrieve in emergency situations.

  • Do not leave a vacation message on your answering machine or voicemail

You need to be tricky on your vacation leave showing that you’re already at home.

  • Install a professional home security system for worry-free vacation

A state-of-the-art product and professional support will reward you peace of mind every moment. If you do not have a home security system yet, you might attempt to install one checking with a professional company and service.

  • Never post photos while you on holiday travel

This sort of awareness could help to protect your home.

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