As the holiday season draws near, a troubling trend in residential burglaries is causing heightened alarm among upper-crust communities, especially those sprawled alongside the hustle of freeways or those with their backs to the sprawl of open spaces. "We would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant and help us protect your homes and that of your neighbors," expressed a recent Facebook post from the station.
In a bid to thwart would-be burglars, the Los Angeles County sheriff’s unit is dishing out a bevy of burglary prevention advice. Homeowners are coached to broadcast the illusion that someone is always home—leaving cars in driveways, lights twinkling through the night, and even maintaining the ambient noise of a television or radio.
Alongside traditional methods, homeowners are turning to burgeoning commercial security services. These technologies have shot to popularity for their cost-efficiency and user-friendly operation, with video recording devices leading the pack as a tool for home surveillance. Pet-owners, particularly those with dogs, are also being pointed to the added benefit of using their furry friends for property protection and as a deterrent to the criminal element.
"Most importantly, making contact with neighbors and looking out for one another’s homes," the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station posted. The station urges residents to avoid paranoia, urging an air-appropriate suspicion when unfamiliar faces or vehicles loiter suspiciously.
