Look, the holidays are prime time for break-ins. Houses empty, businesses closed, everyone distracted with eggnog and gift wrapping. You think thieves don’t notice? They’re working overtime while you’re kicking back.
Here’s the deal: you don’t have to turn your house into Fort Knox or your business into Alcatraz. But if you don’t want to come home to an empty living room or find your shop cleaned out, these 5 moves will keep you locked down and stress-free.
1. Don’t Advertise Your Absence
If you’re out of town, keep that to yourself. Posting your vacation pics or holiday hours online is basically you saying, “Hey, I’m not home. Come on in.”
Wait until you’re back to share photos.
Businesses? Let your regulars know your hours directly—no need to blast it all over socials.
2. Make Sure Your Cameras Work
A camera that doesn’t work is like a guard dog that’s asleep. It’s not doing its job.
Check your feeds, angles, and motion alerts.
Make sure your power source and network are reliable. If the lights go out, your cameras shouldn't.
Pro Tip: Walk around at night and test your cameras. What you can't see, they can hide in.
3. Make It Look Lived-In
Thieves don’t hit places that feel alive. Simple as that.
For homes: Lights on timers, a TV playing, even a car in the driveway—make it look like someone’s there.
For businesses: Motion lights, random patrols, or someone checking in makes your place look active.
Make them second-guess whether it’s worth the risk.
4. Shine a Light on Blind Spots
Criminals love the dark—it hides their next move. So take that away.
Set up motion-activated floodlights around entrances, alleys, or blind corners.
Pair those lights with cameras to catch anyone bold enough to stick around.
No one wants to get lit up like it’s the Fourth of July.
5. Update Your Emergency Contacts
If something goes down, the faster you respond, the less damage gets done.
For homes: Leave a key and your travel plans with someone you trust.
For businesses: Update your alarm company, security team, and anyone on-call to respond quickly.
Pro Tip: Give your alarm company a backup contact. If you miss the call, someone else picks up.
Need Backup? Here’s Where We Come In
You don’t need to do this alone. If you want to take it up a notch:
We can install, test, and monitor cameras to keep your place covered.
Our patrol teams can check in, move things around, and keep your property active.
Need to lock down blind spots? We’ll show you where you’re exposed and set up lighting or surveillance where it counts.
At Mendoza Private Security, we’re here to keep your home or business secure so you can focus on what matters.
Keep your head on straight this holiday season, and don’t give anyone an easy win. Stay smart, stay safe, and happy holidays.