Crime is a major concern of citizens and their law enforcement agencies; although in recent years the increase in crime in America appears to be leveling off. Since 1990, according to the National Neighborhood Watch Program, national trends show burglaries down 32 percent. The organization believes that the credit goes to its focus on residential burglary prevention, plus individual citizen involvement in the crime prevention process. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTIONThe AARP website offers these common sense tips in an article entitled How to keep burglars away from your home: Lock it up - Prevent home theft by locking doors and windows when you leave, whether for a few minutes or a few days. Extra Keys - Never leave a set of house keys in a hiding place; the burglar's business is to know those places. Instead, leave a set with a trusted neighbor or friend. Shed some light - Thieves prefer to operate in darkness, so keep entryways, pathways, stairwells, porches and yards well lit. AARP and ...
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