
With approximately one in nine children coming home to an empty house after school, according to U. S. Census data, advancements in home automation and security technology can help parents remotely safeguard their homes and families. ADT Pulse ADTPulse. com
allows parents to
receive email and text alerts when the kids arrive home after school, check in during the day with real time video monitoring, and even lock and unlock doors if the kids arrive home before they do. 3.
For example, you can create an applet
that says if a garage door is opened to turn on the floodlight.

When burglary or theft reports are reviewed, it is striking how many similarities there are in the reports. Often, doors and windows were left unlocked, alarm systems were not activated, a few homes were not properly illuminated, and many doors had dead bolt locks – but, they were not used. While you are performing your spring cleaning be sure to
take a look at your home like a burglar might do, and try to make your home more resistant to an intruder. Below is a security check list which may assist you as you take on this important task. If you plan on heading out of town and will be away from your home for even a few days, be sure to let a trusted neighbor or friend know so they can tend to your home. Their duties may include picking up newspapers, mail or even turning on different lights inside of your home. Consider the opportunity of establishing a neighborhood watch through the Blue Springs Police Department Crime Prevention Unit. You may find that it gives you the opportunity to better know your neighbors while
making everyone safer. Do you have questions or concerns about the security of your home?Please don’t hesitate to contact the Blue Springs Police Department Crime Prevention unit at or by phone at 816 228 0178, and ask for Sgt. Allen Kintz or Officer Janet Jarvis. You have the opportunity to reduce the risk of break in or theft near your home.