A burglary takes place on average every 30 seconds. This book will show you how you can reduce the risk of it happening to you. There is a lot that the average person can do to protect themselves, their family and their property. This book will show you how to perform a security review on your home and lifestyle: - how to identify a range of vulnerabilities, threats and risks; and - how to take the countermeasures that will make it highly unlikely that you become a victim of crime. The measures are mostly simple, and all are designed to be implemented with the minimum of cost and effort. AUTHOR BIOG: Des Conway has worked in the security field for 30 years, serving as a police officer, working in government security and as a security consultant. He has carried out countless reviews of domestic and commercial properties. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction2. Undertaking a House Security Review3. Securing Your Home While You Are Away4. Good Neigbours are an Asset5. Threats from Bogus Callers6. If the Worst Happens7. Implementing Your Chosen CoutermeasuresUseful websitesIndex.