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Anyone with a television, radio or CLEARWIRE internet and the like has heard it: crime is on the rise, and while it may seem hopeless, there are still things you can do to help protect yourself.

Let’s take a look at the ATM for example. How many times have you stood in front of this machine and done your transactions without even taking note of your surroundings? The truth of the matter is that a lot of robberies happen right in front of these machines and while security cameras might capture the crime in progress they do little to prevent the act from actually happening.

The first thing you need to remember is proximity. People like to crowd around these things and that can make it easier for a potential criminal to glance over your shoulder at your PIN. In most cases like this, the best bet is to simply avoid them. However, if you really need to use an ATM, try to find one in a populated area; there’s less incentive for foul play with so many witnesses.

The state of Vermont knows that safety is important and they take all precautions to make sure that crime is kept to a minimum. But of course, even with the best police force, it is impossible to control all crime. It is part of the culture and the best way to help is for people in the community to get involved in a tangible way to keep crime out of the community. Citizens should always lock their doors and use security [...]

Preventing crime in your Vermont neighborhood is not something you should leave to the police. While the police force is vital to your community, often they will arrive after a crime, when it is too late. The focus on prevention belongs to the community itself. Here are a few ideas to help you prevent crime in your Vermont neighborhood.

Form a local watch group. A local watch group is an organization of residents who keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Whether it is [...]

Keeping the home crime free is a big responsibility. Law enforcement officials do their best to patrol neighborhoods and keep a lookout on crimes, but personal safety is also the responsibility of the homeowner. There are several ways that you can keep your home crime free.
One safety tip is for the homeowner to leave the lights on in the home when they are gone. This will deter any intruder from walking on the property because this gives him the impression that someone is there. Also, keep the front porch light on at night if leaving [...]

With all neighborhoods suffering break-ins and thefts lately, it’s more important than ever to keep your home, family and belongings safe.

The first thing you should do to secure your home is make sure your outer doors are strong and secure. If not, they need to be replaced with steel doors. If you don’t already have one, a deadbolt lock is a must to help keep out intruders. Nothing can guarantee keeping an intruder out, but a deadbolt is a bigger deterrent than lock in the doorknob, as they [...]