BURGLARY A Very Personal Crime

Think of it... A total stranger has entered your home. A space we think of and feel as private and safe. Not only has this stranger entered your private domain but has now rummaged through your private belongings in search of valuables. The event often results in the loss of irreplaceable heirlooms that have been in the family for generations. More significant is the personal aftermath of what many victims describe as a feeling of having been violated. Countless victims speak of themselves or children having trouble sleeping at night for days and weeks on end following the burglary. Some even seek psychological counseling. Det. Jon Robert is a twenty-nine-year veteran law enforcement officer who served with both the City of Gainesville Police Department in Gainesville Florida and the Miami-Dade Police Department in Miami, Florida. Working specialized assignments to include, the Narcotics Bureau, Crime Scene Technician, Special Response Team (SWAT) Hostage Negotiator, Dignitary Protection and General Investigations Unit/Burglary Squad to name a few.Over the span of his career as a burglary detective, Det. Robert arrested and interviewed well over one thousand burglars, gaining insight to how burglars think and execute their crimes.Now retired and unrestricted, he takes you on a journey into the world of burglary and the mindset of the burglar. Along the way he shares his knowledge, experience and stories that will transform the future of burglaries to come in what he describes as Changing the Face of the Crime.In this book, you will better understand... -How to educate and plan to ensure the safety of your children and family. -The truth about alarms and video systems. -Are safes really safe? How to properly store your valuables. -Your pets and burglars. If you have a pet, you need to read this. -Insurance coverages. Are you really covered? -How to easily identify and take proper inventory of your property. -The pros and cons of having a gun in your home or business. -How to keep your home, business and vehicle from being a target. -Steps to take should you become a victim.Also covered are topics such as opening your home to guests, your children and their friends, parties, cleaning services and contractors.