Be aware of your surroundings. Especially when you are in a unfamiliar place. Even in your home you need to be aware of an exit strategy. Home Safety can mean life or death for you and a loved one and you must always be prepared for the worst. Check out your windows. Make sure your locks are high security locks such as the Ultimate Lock. Criminals will often come through the doors and catch you off guard by kicking down your door. Be sure to know that every door in the house is secure. even the back door, as criminals tend to go through the back more then often. Lock all the windows in your house. You can even got extra mile to put a bulletproof film on your windows so they do not shatter when hit. Go the extra mile to stay safe.