Family Security.

In most things in life it pays to have a plan and that goes for family security too. Members of a family are individuals but the family needs to agree to a coordinated plan for effective home and personal security protection.

When was the last time that you sat down with your family and discussed how you all would expect each other to react should a home security issue arise? Does everyone know what to do should your home security alarm go off?

How about your children are they fully aware of what is expected of them in such circumstances?

Do you and your spouse agree on the best course of action in the event of home invasion? An unpleasant subject to think about but your family should know what to do, and what not to do, should it happen.

Family Security All members of your family need to be involved in planning security.

Far too many households do not have a security plan and have never talked through what to do if certain incidents happen.

The older members of the household must definitely be included in security discussions. Sure good old dad taught you more than a thing or two about staying safe and secure, but time moves on and some of today’s problems may not have been an issue in dad’s time. Are mom and dad fully conversant with how to set the home security system? Are they clued up on the issue of identity theft?

Naturally there is every chance that mom or dad will contribute some family security ideas and tips that you did not even think of.

Youngsters too must be included. Do they fully understand the family’s policy on not opening the door to strangers? Are they permitted to answer the telephone, if so do they understand about not disclosing information about the family’s habits?

How safe are they online, would they recognize and correctly deal with a phishing attack? Discussion is a two-way thing, and often youngsters are able to teach us a lesson or two especially when it comes to technology.

How about your trusted neighbors? Are they aware of what they should do if your home security alarm should sound? What would you want them to do should they observe a stranger lurking around your home? Being a member of neighborhood watch means the whole neighborhood looking out for your family’s security and safety.

Family safety issues do not stop when a member of the family leaves the home. Does everyone know to avoid situations outside of the home where they would be at increased risk of being robbed or assaulted?

When a member of your family goes on a date, or to a meeting, do they ensure that at least one other person knows where they are going and who they are meeting? How does your family react to suspicious persons?

Do all members of your family avoid situations outside of the home where they would be at increased risk of being robbed or assaulted?

What is the family’s policy on vehicle security? How about their personal security and safety while using a vehicle? Are all drivers in your family selective in where they park, take basic parking lot precautions and are they always aware of what is happening around them?

Make sure that everyone understands the “what, why, when, where, who and how” of family security.

OK, your family has gathered together and devised a plan. You have all learnt from each other and now have a clearer picture of how each one of you is expected to act in the event of an emergency.

Job done for all time? No, get together every so often, talk about any developments. Have any problems with your family's plan come to light? Has anyone learnt any security lessons?

Nothing is more precious to you than your family. Don’t leave their welfare to chance, devise a family security plan.

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