Prevention tips

Series of burglaries in Carinthia continues

As burglaries seem to be a daily occurrence and are currently very common, "die Krone" asked security technician Peter Komposch from the company "Safercities" for prevention tips.

The "nuts and bolts" of a secure home are warning alarms, i.e. alarm sirens, which are clearly visible to burglars on the front of the house. These should always be installed at the front and rear of the house. Intruders usually wait in the garden until the owner leaves home and then act quickly.

The alarm system should also be audible when the stranger leaves the house so that they can hear that the house is alarm-protected. For example, by a beeping sound or messages such as "The system is active".

Peter Komposch von der Firma Safercities

What is the situation for apartments in apartment buildings?
For apartments in apartment buildings, where it is usually not possible to install an alarm system outside, a burglar-proof front door in combination with an alarm in the apartment would be sufficient. To be really sure, a part of the system should also be installed next door at the neighbor's house - with his consent, of course - to ensure double monitoring.

Further prevention tips summarized for you

• Keep a list of your property and inventory or take photos of your valuables - including the serial numbers and device numbers.
• Rent safe deposit boxes for longer absences.
• External sockets should be able to be switched off from the inside so that unwanted intruders do not have access to a power supply for burglary tools.
• Avoid signs of absence - have neighbors empty mailboxes.
• Clear away anything that makes it easier for burglars to gain access to your home - for example, ladders, boxes, etc.

In conclusion, an alarm system that is properly activated and installed in several places on the outside of the building will keep burglars out of your home. "In 1000 cases, something may only happen at one. However, alarm systems are usually triggered unintentionally by the owners themselves!" adds Peter Komposch.