11 WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members are reminded that personal security can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.
Staying safe is important on and off post. According to the crime prevention website of the German police, www.polizei-beratung.de, most break-ins are not done by professionals, but by people who use easy ways to take advantage of unsecured homes.
However, the website also claims that many break-ins can be prevented by correct behavior and efficient home security.
Head of the criminal police advisory center and urban crime prevention of the Police Presidium Westhessen, PHK Frank Anders, explains that many criminals take advantage of opportunities such as partially open window, unlocked doors or the absence of residents. “Security locks and correct behavior, such as locking windows and doors, contribute significantly to the fact that every second burglary is prevented nowadays,” he said. “Most break-i