Having your home burglarized is a scary thought. Even worse than that is becoming the victim of a home invasion. If you are ever in this situation, here are some tips that will hopefully bring a more favorable outcome.

First of all, remember that things in real life are not like the movies. If you’ve ever seen a movie involving home invasions, making bombs out of lard and baking powder isn’t something you’ll have time or know how to do. Invaders won’t come in with machine guns or grenades but they will be intimidating to you and your family.

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One way not to be robbed or burgled is the use of theft deterrents. Theft deterrents are not necessarily things that you buy but techniques that you employ that make you and what you own undesirable targets for criminals. Here are five theft deterrents that may work for you.

There are a few things to know about criminals. Most are not like you see on movies like “The Italian Job” or “Ocean’s 11.” They will not pursue your belongings relentlessly that is, unless you have several million dollars in a fortress of a house or a casino you own. For the most part, they ferret out people who are unaware of them and have something about them that says, “easy target.”

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Protecting yourself in the workplace is important and often overlooked. We come to think of our coworkers as friends and let our guard down. All coworkers are not friends as all customers are not pleasant either. Even at work, being prepared for any situation will keep you from being caught off guard.

Handling Coworkers

The most common form of danger in the workplace is workplace violence perpetrated by coworkers. It could be a coworker having a bad day or someone who has anger management issues. Your attitude can go a long way towards diffusing a situation.
Things usually get out of control during arguments. No one wants to be outdone. Trying to get the last word could end up in a physical fight right then and there or being attacked as you walk to your car after work. If you find yourself in a situation with a coworker that turns volatile, here are some tips:

• Concede that the other person is right
• Talk to your manager immediately and report the situation
• Go to human resources and find out what additional actions need to be taken to protect yourself.

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