It’s here — the weather is getting warmer, cookouts are scheduled, and beachside vacations are booked. The summer months are a time of fun, family, and togetherness, but they also bring with them serious physical security concerns. Especially as one prepares to go on a vacation away from home, it’s crucial that one’s home is best fortified to protect personal property when not planning on physically being on the premises.
United Security Incorporated outlines some of the main recommendations that should be front and center during these warm, fun summer months. Here are three of the main threats that are most prevalent:
Concerns over theft: Theft is one of the most common concerns given that many people stay out later into the evenings and leave their homes unattended during vacations. Due to this, rates of theft climb. This applies to businesses as well as homeowners.
Dangers of trespassing: During this time of year, there are more people wandering around homes and businesses. School is out during this time of year with increasingly more people out and about, which means there might be issues centered around trespassing on private property.
Vandalism rates are high: Along with the above concerns is the threat of vandalism. People who might be loitering might be more likely to vandalize personal property. This could be graffiti, or it could even involve potential break-ins into one’s home or business.
With these threats ringing out loud and clear, there are some very clear solutions one can turn to. The security company recommends that everyone install lighting — make sure property and buildings are clearly lit. With property visible from the street, those loitering are less likely to enter or come near a seemingly unoccupied home or storefront.
Additionally, now would be the time to update surveillance cameras. When one is away, it’s important to not have malfunctioning cameras. One should consider investing in Internet-connected devices that enable remote monitoring — a feed could directly relay information to one’s smartphone, for example.
Outside of all of these precautions one can take, one might consider hiring security officers. This is very important for business owners. If one is leaving a store, restaurant, or company headquarters unattended while on vacation, a security officer on site can help protect property and sensitive assets from trespassers and even potential thieves.
Part of the joy of the summer season is to have fun and relax. By keeping these physical security considerations in mind, one will best be able to enjoy these warm weather months.