A nice article. A few things I have noticed as well.

• In the southwest, many police officers will plant cactus in front of their windows which is the opposite of the bush strategy. Burglars do not want to contend with cactus.

• Be careful with people you invite in your home. Many burglaries are people who would know you.

• I would recommend not to have any security tied to the internet like the cable companies offer. The system can be hacked from your computer and use your security to spy on you. This can be taken further if you integrate your locks with the security system.

• If you are going on vacation, make sure to have them put a hold on your mail, and if you are a relic who still gets the newspaper have that held as well. Piled up mail and newspapers tip burglars off you are away.

• Don't let the Jones know you have this or that in the way of assets. So many want to brag about their expensive toys and investments, and it is this type of action that will increase the odds someone you know will either target you or say something naively to another who will.