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sparx wrote:A co-worker forwarded me a tip for home safety that I (and the one sending it to me) hadn't ever considered before, and thought I would mention it here in case anyone else thought it a good idea, too.

Here's a good tip from a "neighborhood watch coordinator." I think it's an excellent idea. Never thought of it before now, but will make it a nightly habit.

Keep your car keys next to your bed on the night stand. When someone is trying to get into your house, or if you hear a noise outside your house, just press the panic alarm on your key to set off the car alarm. It will go off from most anywhere inside your house and keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key chain.

A lot of burglars will cut your telephone line before breaking in, so this is a real good idea for those without a cell phone.

I leave my car keys on a table in the living room. After reading this I think they've found a new spot for them to stay now.