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California Experts Share Strategies to Discourage Burglaries

California Experts Share Strategies to Discourage Burglaries
A screenshot of security footage of a daytime robbery in Hancock Park, Calif., on Nov. 28, 2021. Courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Department
Lynn Hackman
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With home and retail burglaries on the rise, security has become a priority for many Californians, and experts say even simple defense strategies are sometimes all it takes to thwart criminals and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property.

Security consultants first recommend taking measures to prevent even becoming a target in the first place. Criminals usually search for the path of least resistance, homes and businesses that are easy targets, and many gather both online and onsite intelligence before they strike.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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