The 7 Security Zones: Your Ultimate Defense Blueprint

The 7 areas Security Zones are: 1) Prevent 2) Alert 3) Detect 4) Defend 5) Capture 6) Restore 7) Finances Crime Prevention is about lessening risk, managing it. It will never be 100%. Security is only as good as it’s weakest link. 1) PREVENT (Make unattractive to intruders and thieves, deter, don’t leave out the honey in plain sight,)Signs – Alarm (50% of the battle is the deterrent), Beware of dog, ‘Don’t mind the dog, be aware of the owner’, address visible, (show ones in box) 

Posted on May 4, 2014 by OnGuardCategories: General

Make yourself at home. I left Apollo and Zeus out of their kennels.” Fences – Hard to climb, requires effort – lazy, chain link best – visibility, Locks – properly installed by reputable locksmith, dead bolts, ck screws in strike plates, 3” into the jam – bite into the stud, keep spare keys locked up – box, electronic growing, solid core doors, security / iron doors, Lighting – around perimeter, focus on entry points, recommend photocell dawn to dusk, motion an option, interior on timers.

2) ALERT (Pre-alarm, low level notification) 

Drive Alert – detect vehicles and foot traffic coming up the driveway Motion Lights – Good for drawing attention to possible intruders, can broadcast a message. 

Install cameras around your home for perimeter security, viewable on all TVs and monitors. Use a peephole at the door to see visitors without revealing your presence inside. Dog – Their bark can alert you and deter an intruder TIP: Never ignore someone at your door 

3) DETECT (High level alarm notification and response)

Include an alarm as part of your security Zones system (A.L.L.), tailored to your lifestyle. The siren should serve as an effective deterrent and quick Auto Alarm – many built, aftermarket, GPS tracking Patrol – Police, n-hood patrol – associations 
TIP: Don’t put valuable jewelry in a box, too easy to haul way.Keep spare car keys locked up and yours in a safe place. Weapon – handguns, shotguns, dog, pepper spray, stun guns, knife, baseball bat (closet) TIP: wasp spray (show) Regularly check your insurance policies, personal identification documents, and credit cards for any unusual activity or discrepancies. It’s essential to actively monitor these aspects and have a plan for effective resolution if a breach is detected. Stay proactive in safeguarding your personal and financial well-being.

5) CAPTURE (Apprehend, prosecute and incarcerate)

 Police / Prosecutor – 1st choice most power and free Private Investigator – if you need assistance go the extra step Video Surveillance – can be a valuable tool, important to have a good recorder in a safe place with proper cameras placement and design. 6) RESTORE (Recover or replace assets and ‘peace of mind’)  Reputable P&C Insurance companies can be verified by checking Moody’s ratings. Ensure your insurance agent explains everything clearly and is readily available. For contractors, rely on qualified and responsive professionals; check platforms like Angie’s List for recommendations. In matters of counseling or spiritual guidance, recognize the significance of intangible aspects, saving them for future discussions. In legal matters, it’s essential to know that sometimes the law is in your favor.