We would like to share with you the holiday security tips drawn up by the ARC and Physical Security working groups of the Spanish Association of Security Companies (AES).
TIPS:
1. ELECTRONIC SECURITY
Install a security system connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre in your home to deter potential intruders and detect emergencies.
2. PHYSICAL SECURITY
Make sure you have a security lock that is resistant to the latest methods of attack (bumping, impressioning, etc.) and consider installing additional devices on the other doors and windows.
3. AUTOMATION
Consider using timers or sensors to switch lights and sound equipment on and off at different times of the day, simulating the presence of people at home.
4. SOCIAL MEDIA
Avoid posting your periods of absence on social media, as this alerts thieves that your home is empty.
5. VALUABLES
Write down the features and serial numbers of your valuables and keep them in safe places (e.g. safes, etc.), or out of sight and out of reach of third parties.
AND ALSO...
Utilities: Check the water, electricity and gas systems to avoid short circuits, floods or fires. Install smoke detectors or similar devices. It is important to connect these signals to an Alarm Receiving Centre.
Locks: Before leaving, make sure all doors and windows are properly closed and, in any case, always lock the door completely, even if your absence is going to be brief.
Emergency contact: Give your security company or Alarm Receiving Centre a direct contact in case of an incident, in the event that something unexpected happens at your home while you are away.
Safe departure: When leaving home for your trip, avoid leaving bags or suitcases on display for a long time, as they reveal your absence. Keep an eye on your luggage at all times.
Mail and flyers: Try not to let mail or flyers pile up at your entrance or letterbox. Ask someone to remove them if your absence is very long.
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS!
