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HolidaySafety Tips might feel a bit premature. However, if you've been to any retail establishments lately, you know that the retail Christmas is in full swing. Whether you are a fan of the early Christmas ambush or not, you've probably started planning your holiday travel plans and celebrations. While you are enjoying time with friends and family this season, remember that overall robbery rates, especially near retail stores jump up in December. Don't let your guard down too much! Step up your seasonal safety in these 4 areas so you and yours will have a holiday season full of nothing but cheer.

I bet social media isn't your first thought when you think of preventing crime. Social media, however, is already utilized by authorities, concerned citizens and law breakers alike and is helping put bad guys behind bars.

We all know social media is a big part of many people's lives. Just look at the stats:

• 54% of Americans use social media.
• 22% of Americans visit social media several times a day.
• 74% of Internet users use social media.
• 90% of Internet users between 18 and 29 use social media.
• In the first half of 2012, 319 solved crimes used social media evidence in the US.

I will just add to that, my 7 year old has asked for a Facebook profile already. Social media reaches so many people, it is no wonder authorities and citizens alike are using social media as a venue to knit communities together against crime.

Didn't we just brush up on beginning-of-summer safety?  While it does feel like that, for many of us, school is already back in session. In my house, we go back September 8. Lucky? it is debatable. What is not debatable is that school brings a switch in our routines. Mellow days of summer and possibly some later bed times, turn into hectic mornings where you are on the clock and hoping to survive without a melt down.

The start of a new school year is exciting! Full of new clothes, spider-man backpacks and number 2 pencils. But that first day of school can be a crazy whirlwind. Summer is just long enough to forget the school time routines. That first day of school commute will have hundreds of excited kids on foot, newly licensed teens in cars and rushed, distracted parents, some of them running late for work. Taking just a few safety precautions will make for a peaceful transition into the new school year.

When considering your home security needs, it is very important to consider ALL of the inhabitants of your home. That means when you are customizing your home security system it is important to consider your furry friends. Gone are the days of the simple "guard dog", these days most of us regard our pets as family members. An ADT Pulse home security system will not only protect your home and your family, it can be customized to allow you the piece of mind that your pets are safe, sound and comfortable when they are home alone. 

Although, ADT is the leader in the security system industry, let's face it, not everyone is in the market of investing in an ADT home security system. However, in any case you want to be as protected as possible. Therefore, I have come up with a few ways on how to protect your unarmed home. 

Burglary rates drastically increase during the summer. Protect your home with these home safety tips or even better, with an ADT Security System.
Imagine this, you go on a vacation or even a weekend getaway with your family and you come back to your home broken into. All your valuable possessions GONE! Family photos, important documents DESTROYED! Your home, your comfort zone, your place of solitude VIOLATED! What do you do now? Call the local police? Of course. Document everything that's missing? Absolutely. Recover your peace of mind? Not quite. How do you feel safe in your own home again, knowing that what you thought would never happen to you just did?

When looking into getting a security in the California it's important to look into customer reviews and ratings of CA Security Companies. There are many different home alarm companies in California so it can be hard to determined which company in CA is your best choice.

We enter another fall season. I know why it's called fall... the leaves. I have way too many trees and need to constantly rake falling leaves. But the fall colors are so beautiful and the change of season reminds us that the holidays are coming, time with family and great food. And for some... of course, football.  

The new school year has begun and as each student begins regulating their schedules, it is time to think about their after school home safety procedures. Parents should be familiar with the following after school home safety tips in order to ensure their child's safety when they arrive home from school.