| When it comes to home security, most of the | | | | to deal with these issues before you're panicking. |
| available options are meant for homeowners, not | | | | No matter where you live, it's important to be aware |
| renters or those who are residing in a dorm room, | | | | of your surroundings at all times. Make a mental note |
| apartment, or hotel. For example, a renter or | | | | of people who seem to be loitering outside the |
| someone staying in a hotel room for the weekend | | | | building. Never let anyone inside a secure building, |
| cannot install a security system or surveillance | | | | even if they are fumbling around as if looking for |
| cameras. | | | | their set of keys. If someone is knocking directly on |
| No matter where you live, at some point in time it is | | | | your door, do not assume that they have a good |
| possible that someone might try to break in. This | | | | reason to be doing so, and never let them into your |
| possibility exists whether you live in a rural mansion | | | | personal space unless you are sure that they have a |
| or a tiny apartment on the fourteenth floor of an | | | | valid reason for coming inside. |
| apartment building. While some areas do have higher | | | | Finally, protect the entrance to your dwelling, as well |
| crime rates than other areas, no area is immune to | | | | as your belongings, with a personal alarm. Many of |
| crime. Even though you don't own the space, there | | | | these portable alarms can also function as door or |
| are several invaluable methods you can use to lessen | | | | window alarms, emitting a loud alarm to scare away |
| the chance of someone breaking in. | | | | anyone who attempts to enter without your |
| First, keep your doors and windows locked at all | | | | knowledge. This is a great option when traveling; its |
| times. This applies even if you are staying in a secure | | | | very small size enables it to fit easily in your luggage, |
| building with a doorman, and you live far from the | | | | or even in your pocket, where you can use it to |
| ground floor. The truth is, there is no way for you to | | | | scare off would-be purse snatchers and others who |
| know who is in the building. What if you are attacked | | | | might try to harm you on your travels. Personal |
| by a guest, or by someone who lives on your floor? | | | | alarms are a great choice for those who plan to |
| It's always safest to keep your doors and windows | | | | move soon, since they are so easy to take with you |
| shut and locked, no matter how safe you feel in the | | | | when you go. |
| building. | | | | Living on your own in a dorm, apartment, or hotel |
| Second, be aware of potential security threats. Know | | | | can be scary for anyone, especially if you don't know |
| who to call in case of any emergency that might | | | | anyone in the town and have just moved in. Even if |
| occur while you're in the apartment, dorm, or hotel | | | | your living space still feels unfamiliar to you, you can |
| room, from a break-in to a water leak. Even if you | | | | take the necessary steps to ensure that you'll be |
| only plan to stay there a few weeks, you never | | | | safe staying there. |
| know what could happen, and it's best to know how | | | | |